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The focus of the tennis’ world will be for the most part on the other side of the French Open draw where Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are set to face off in the 39th instalment of their classic rivalry (which we’re also offering predictions for). But Novak Djokovic’s clash with Dominic Thiem promises to […] READ MORE
In one of the most stunning upsets at even this French Open, in which just one top ten seed has reached the last four, 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova continued her thrilling run in Paris by knocking out defending champion Simona Halep. Anisimova, who arrived in the match without having dropped a set, was expected to provide […] READ MORE
Federer vs Nadal: Their top five matches of all-time Another chapter of the “Federer vs Nadal (Fedal)” rivalry is about to be written on Friday as the pair play each other for a place in the 2019 Roland Garros final. The pair have shared many of their most important moments of their career against each other […] READ MORE
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal share a rivalry which is among the most captivating in all of sport. It spans over 15 years and has produced many epic matches, including arguably the greatest tennis match ever played–at Wimbledon in 2008. Let’s look at the history of the rivalry, as well as the defining moments it […] READ MORE
We’ll get a 6th Fedal matchup at the French Open in Paris as Roger Federer takes on Rafael Nadal for the right to take on Novak Djokovic or Dominic Thiem in the French Open semifinal (we’re also offering predictions for Djokovic vs Thiem). Federer has been strong in his return to clay court tennis and the […] READ MORE
It had not been a good start to the season for Karen Khachanov. The Russian, who has had chance after chance of breaking into the world’s top ten this year, arrived at the French Open with a miserable 10-12 record for the season. He had scored back-to-back wins just three times and had lost in […] READ MORE
Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem will be the favorites on the day 11 quarterfinals at the 2019 French Open in Paris. We predict Alexander Zverev vs Novak Djokovic. Djokovic faces young gun Alexander Zverev who is seeking to boost his slam performance while Thiem faces the on-fire Karen Khachanov. Steen Kirby, Yesh Ginsburg, Jim Smith […] READ MORE
Expectations can work in amusing ways. For some, carrying expectations can be a huge motivator and kick-start exemplary achievement–just ask the Big Three of men’s tennis. Alexander Zverev, on the other hand, has just found out at this year’s French Open that he functions better without them. What Changed This Year? When Alexander Zverev lost […] READ MORE
Tennis and controversy go together like peanut butter and jelly, and there’s been some offered this past weekend at the French Open. On Saturday, after her straight-sets loss to Sofia Kenin (6-2 7-5), Serena Williams was placed in the center of criticism on social media for displacing Dominic Thiem from his place at the post-match […] READ MORE
The Round of 16 has begun on the women’s side. Tuesday included a great comeback by Petra Martic, and strong wins by Sloane Stephens and Johanna Konta. Here’s a look at what happened, with six seeds in action on Day 8: French Open Day 8 Recap Britain’s #1 Into Her First Quarterfinal at Roland Garros […] READ MORE