Getty Images Andrey Rublev is 0-9 lifetime in Grand Slam quarterfinals. At that stage he has lost to the likes of Novak Djokovic (twice), Rafael Nadal, and Daniil Medvedev (three times). None of those three guys stand in his way this time around. But it’s someone just about as daunting–if not more–on the other side…
Getty Images Daniil Medvedev will have a shot at reaching his third Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday, as he takes on Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, who is trying for his first. The unusual has happened in Melbourne. All the players who were supposed to win mostly have done just that–at least on the men’s side. The…
After Alexander Zverev outlasted Cameron Norrie in a fifth-set tiebreaker on Monday night at the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Miomir Kecmanovic were still battling for a quarterfinal spot alongside the German. Zverev was asked about his two potential opponents. “I’m obviously Kecmanovic’s No. 1 fan right now,” he joked. Unfortunately for Zverev, Kecmanovic did…
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Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic will take on a familiar opponent Taylor Fritz for a spot in the semifinals. Tuesday’s winner will go up against either Jannik Sinner or Andrey Rublev. Novak Djokovic is not likely to be quaking in his boots at the prospect of playing quarterfinal opponent Taylor Fritz. The world No….
Rory McIlroy is keen to continue his “incredible journey” in Dubai by winning a record-breaking fourth title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The world no.2 claimed a maiden Rolex Series triumph at this event 12 months ago, matching Ernie Els’ record of three victories at Emirates Golf Club. That took the Northern Irishman’s tally…
Tommy Paul made it to the Australian Open semifinals last year, so he is extremely confident Down Under. His quest to make it that far–or even better–is off to a good start with victories over Gregoire Barrere and Jack Draper, dropping just one set in the process. Paul’s win over Draper avenge a loss last…
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Getty Images Jiri Lehecka and Jack Draper will be going head-to-head for the first time in their careers and both will be seeking their first ATP title when they collide in the Adelaide International final on Saturday afternoon. Each man is 0-1 lifetime in ATP finals. Lehecka finished runner-up at the Winston-Salem tournament last summer,…
