Daniil survives after a slight scare! Daniil Medvedev who is considered a favourite for the title saw things get tricky for the Russian who has now extended his winning run on the tour to 17 without loss. It was plain sailing for the fourth seed who led 6-3 6-3 against Krajinovic but the Serb struck... Continue Reading →
Rublev and Medvedev lead Russia to ATP Cup Success
Team Russia have become the second winners of the ATP Cup following a dominating week of tennis mostly from their top two Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev.. Both of them, Daniil who will turn 25 during the open and Andrey who is 23 both ended their week in incredible fashion, unbeaten and looking like a... Continue Reading →
Stefanos survives a resurgent Rublev but isn’t out of danger just yet…
Stefanos Tsitsipas has kept his chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ATP Finals alive but only just. The defending champion was in cruise control but a slip in concentration welcomed back Rublev to the match and it got very tense in the latter stages. Early on in the match it was all about... Continue Reading →
ATP Finals: Day 1
The first day of the final year in London at the O2 Arena was full of world class tennis seeing the best in singles and doubles kick off their final event of the year at the ATP Finals. Koolhof & Metkic defeat Krawietz & Mies The day began with a tense doubles match as the... Continue Reading →
6-3 6-4: Nadal brushes past an erratic Rublev in London opener
Based on his time in Paris a couple of weeks ago not too much is expected of Rafael Nadal over the course of the week in London as he searches for his first ATP Finals trophy but his opening performance at the O2 is something to build on. The level of performance from Rafa in... Continue Reading →
For one last time, London’s calling…
For the 12th and final year the ATP Finals will be played at the O2 Arena in London. The best in mens tennis will be there, unfortunately none of the 17,500 spectators will be present. It is good to see it but will be slightly bitter-sweet, I was meant to attend the semi-finals and finals... Continue Reading →
No one has been as consistent as Andrey Rublev in 2020, now the Russian will bring his impressive game to London for his ATP Finals debut
2020 has not had much structure however when Tennis was played across the world one player who delivered time and time again was Andrey Rublev. The Russian has always played a back seat role with Medvedev and Khachanov breaking through but the last year or so has been about the level of Andrey Rublev. At... Continue Reading →
Relentlessly Ruthless Russian, how long will Andrey Rublev’s latest unbeaten run last?
Before lockdown the form player was Andrey Rublev, the Russian had maybe dipped behind the shadow of Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev but this year it is all about Andrey and the Russian is not looking like slowing down any time soon. Since tennis return he has picked up where he left off despite early... Continue Reading →
Dan Evans leaves Andrey Rublev deflated following dominant performance in Dubai!
Dan Evans has booked his place into a semi-final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis this week following a string of fantastic performances. With this run which is not over yet the Brit will debut on Monday at a career high ranking of around 27 in the world. His first match he came from a... Continue Reading →
Andrey Rublev drops seven points on serve in eight games to continue his excellent start to 2020!
Andrey Rublev has taken his good from Qatar to Adelaide to Melbourne and he looks in the groove in Rotterdam. A test in the first round for the Russian who has won two titles already this year! The 22 year old faced a more experienced Georgian in Nikoloz Basilashvili in his first round of the... Continue Reading →