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Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Paris Masters by defeating Ben Shelton, bringing him closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking, and will face Alexander Zverev in the next round after Zverev's victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz won his first Cincinnati Open title, extending his lead over Jannik Sinner in Big Titles, and now has 13, including 8 ATP Masters 1000 trophies, making him one of the top active players in major tennis titles.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Tennis Gazette
Taylor Fritz reached the quarterfinals of the Canadian Open after a close victory over Jiri Lehecka, marking a career milestone as the first non-European player to reach the quarterfinals in all nine ATP Masters 1000 events since 2009. He is set to face Andrey Rublev, with their head-to-head now at 5-4 in Fritz's favor, in a match that could even their rivalry.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Tennis Gazette
Ben Shelton and Flavio Cobolli had a heated exchange after their Canadian Open match, which Shelton clarified was resolved in the locker room. Shelton won the match and advanced to his first quarterfinal at the Canadian Open, joining two other Americans in the last eight for the first time since 2004, as he prepares to face Alex de Minaur.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ATP Tour
Beekeeper Lance Davis, known as the "Bee Invasion Guy," saved the day at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden during the BNP Paribas Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev by fearlessly gathering a bee swarm barehanded, allowing the match to continue after a two-hour delay. Davis, who has worked with bees since 1971, rushed to the scene after retrieving his truck from a repair shop and safely removed the bees, explaining the behavior of swarming bees and emphasizing their importance to humankind. His actions quickly went viral on social media, even catching the attention of actor Ben Stiller, and he expressed his happiness in ensuring the safety of everyone at the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic adds to his impressive collection of 'Big Titles' by winning the Rolex Paris Masters, securing his 40th ATP Masters 1000 trophy and becoming the first player to reach that milestone. With this victory, Djokovic now owns a total of 70 'Big Titles', which include Grand Slam championships, ATP Masters 1000 titles, Nitto ATP Finals trophies, and Olympic singles gold medals. He has won one 'Big Title' for every 3.1 events played, and his success places him alongside tennis greats such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Pete Sampras. Djokovic is also tied for the most titles on the ATP Tour this season and is closing in on the milestone of 100 career titles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tennis World USA
Carlos Alcaraz experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during his match against Hubert Hurkacz at the ATP Masters 1000 in Toronto. Despite wasting two match points and falling behind, Alcaraz managed to regain his composure and secure the victory. He credited the support of the Canadian crowd for helping him overcome his struggles. Alcaraz also expressed gratitude towards his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, whom he considers a mentor and important figure in his life. In the quarterfinals, Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul and remains focused on each challenge ahead.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ATP Tour
Daniil Medvedev won his first clay-court trophy and sixth ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating Holger Rune 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Medvedev produced some of his best clay-court tennis, defeating Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas en route to the final. The victory marks Medvedev's fifth title of the season and he is now first in the Pepperstone ATP Live Race To Turin and up to No. 2 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev to win the ATP Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells and climbed to No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. He did not drop a set en route to the trophy, becoming the youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Doubles. Other notable movers in the rankings include Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner, and Frances Tiafoe.