On paper, this was one of the best matchups coming into Day 5 of the French Open, and it didn’t disappoint. Baez is a rising clay courter reminiscent of countryman Diego Schwartzman, and looked like he could be a threat to pull off a big upset against the World #3. On a day that lacked […] READ MORE
Author: Wesley Heilman
Who Will Be Carlos Alcaraz’s Long-term Rival?

As the “Big 3” begin to fade, and Carlos Alcaraz positions himself to compete at the same level, who will present a real and lasting challenge to the rising star over the next decade? The young Spaniard is handily thrashing his way through his mere mortal peers in the top 10, and no one has […] READ MORE
ATP Lyon Final: Who Will Complete Their Unfinished Business?

Cam Norrie reaches the final here in Lyon as the one seed, looking to complete the job he began last year, where he lost to Stef Tsitsipas in the final. He faces the unseeded and surprising Alex Molcan, who is putting togoether a good season for himself, especially on clay. Both have come through decent […] READ MORE
ATP Geneva Final: Repeat Champion or Major Upset?

ATP Geneva Final: Casper Ruud vs Joao Sousa Casper Ruud has worked his way into the final, giving himself the chance to repeat here in Geneva. A close but straight-sets win over Reilly Opelka confirms that he is back to his old self on clay, which doesn’t bode well for surprise finalist Joao Sousa. Sousa […] READ MORE
ATP Geneva Semifinal Predictions Including Casper Ruud vs Reilly Opelka

The semifinal round of the ATP Geneva 250 gives us polarized pairs, with one matchup featuring top players and the other players outside the top 50. It sets the stage for the possibility of a stunning upset in the final, which could include the overthrow of the defending champion. But who will the David and […] READ MORE
Here are the ATP Lyon Semifinalists: Who is Ready to Lift the Trophy?

The semifinalists of the ATP Lyon 250 are set, featuring veterans Alex de Minaur and Cameron Norrie (with eight titles between them) vs rising challengers Alex Molcan and Holger Rune. Norrie and de Minaur are holding steady at the boundaries of the Top 10 and Top 20 respectively, while Rune and Molcan are at their […] READ MORE
ATP Lyon Day 3 Predictions Including Cameron Norrie vs Francisco Cerundolo

Day 2 of the ATP Lyon 250 brought us our first upset, and Day 3 gives #263-ranked Yosuke Watanuki the chance to double up his feat. Meanwhile, #1 seed Cam Norrie is on court, as he seeks a repeat finals appearance here in Lyons. Who will prevail? ATP Lyon Day 3 Predictions Yosuke Watanuki vs […] READ MORE
ATP Lyon Day 2 Predictions Including Gilles Simon vs Karen Khachanov

More predictions for Day 2 of the ATP Lyon 250, as players gear up for the French Open. It is a French-heavy draw, with the classic Gilles Simon making an appearance, along with some exciting foreign newcomers, such as Sebastian Baez and Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Who will continue to rise? See our picks below. ATP […] READ MORE
ATP Lyon Day 2 Predictions Including Alex Molcan vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

The ATP Lyon 250 provides a nice transition between Rome and Roland Garros, and features some lower level players who provide the stage for possible fun upsets. We call a couple of these below at we look at Day 2 of ATP action in Lyon. ATP Lyon Day 2 Predictions Ugo Humbert vs Gregoire Barrere […] READ MORE
ATP Rome Day 4 Predictions Including Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Grigor Dimitrov

Day 4 of the ATP Rome 1000 brings us some more Round 2 action. We’ve seen some exciting tiebreaks and top seed upsets already. But who will move on to attempt to unseat 10-time champion and defending crown-holder Nadal? We share our thoughts on the day’s matches. Rome Day 4 Predictions Pablo Carreno Busta vs […] READ MORE