Monte Carlo, Monaco –The Monte Carlo Masters enters the second round on Wednesday and a whole slew of interesting matchups have taken shape that tennis regulars should spot. Here is a quick rundown of some of these together with free picks.
The ATP Monte Carlo Masters, the first major clay-court event in the lead up to the French Open, is underway this week, and on the tennis docket is last year’s runner-up Fernando Verdasco and his compatriot Nicolas Almagro as they begin their campaigns in the second round.
It’s officially Euroclay time as the ATP moves towards the clay-courts of Europe. It is also the time of the season when Rafael Nadal comes into his own, reigning supreme over his beloved red clay and nowhere is his supreme dominance more felt than at the Monte Carlo Masters, which is underway this week.
Rafael Nadal is the six-time defending champion in Monte Carlo and after…
Casablanca, Morocco – In the city immortalized by the unfulfilled romance between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the American movie Casablanca, a minor tennis event is underway this week and, curiously, in some ways, the storyline has been as upsetting as the movie was in that some of the key protagonists didn’t deliver on their promise.
Miami, Florida – Novak Djokovic continues on a tear through the season as he reaches the ATP Miami Masters quarterfinal on the back of another convincing win over his whipping boy (and pal) Viktor Troicki in the R16. This last win extends Djokovic’s incredible run to 21 straight matches (23 if you include the two wins at the tail end of last season), and for many tennis enthusiasts…
Key Biscayne, Florida – The late session at the ATP Masters Miami is a right delight for tennis betting enthusiasts, featuring some of the best players in the game today – John Isner and Juan Martin del Potro.
Indian Wells, California – World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki highlights semi-final round betting action on the BNP Paribas Open today as she takes on former World No.1 Maria Sharapova.
Theirs is a much-anticipated matchup and a billing that casts a shadow over the other match of the day that features rising star Yanina Wickmayer and been-around-the-block Marion Bartoli.
Head-to-head, Sharapova…
Indian Wells, California – World No.1 Rafael Nadal is faced with a tall order, Ivo Karlovic in the quarterfinals today, a spot in the Indian Wells Masters semis is on the line and a chance to continue bidding for his first title on the season.
Indian Wells, California – The ATP Indian Wells Masters enters the third round today with several standout matchups featuring on the menu – even surprising ones, not the least of which is Devvarman vs. Malisse.
Indian Wells, California – The first round of men’s singles action at the ATP Indian Wells Masters continues in earnest today with several attention-worthy clashes. Here is a look at some of these that tennis fans are sure to want to spot.