Madrid, Spain – Robin Soderling is through to the R16 with a straightforward win over Santiago Giraldo in the second round. Next up for Soderling is big-hitting Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who advanced similarly straightforwardly over Pere Riba. Elsewhere, Tomas Berdych and Juan Monaco have set a date in the last 16.
Paris, France – Novak Djokovic after finishing runner-up to Roger Federer in Basel at the weekend, failing to defend his Swiss Indoors Open title, can look forward to another tough tournament and potentially, a second straight clash in as much time against Federer for a title.
This time, a bigger title.
Paris, France – The first round encounter between Sam Querrey and Juan Monaco is an attention-worthy clash tennis bettors should spot on Tuesday’s round of Paris Masters betting.
Querrey is an up-and-coming American player that many believe could be a top ten player one day. This season has seen many improvements in the Americans game; particularly, he has done well at lesser…
Shanghai, China – World No.4 Andy Murray moved into the semi-finals with a convincing win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The No.1 Brit took out the charismatic Frenchman convincingly, 6-2, 6-2.
Next up for Murray is an unlikely semi-finalist in Juan Monaco.
Shanghai, China – Qualifier Mischa Zverev hopes to continue punching above his weight class and reach the Shanghai Masters quarters at the expense of Juan Monaco. Zverev upset defending champion, Nikolay Davydenko in the second round yesterday, after overcoming Stakhovsky in a three-set marathon first round encounter.
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Stanislas Wawrinka is on a bit of a winning streak after winning the Casablanca title at the weekend and continuing the momentum in Monte Carlo. The tipping question is whether he can continue his run at the expense of top seed Novak Djokovic at the Monte Carlo Masters.
Wawrinka is riding a 6-match winning streak and he will aim to extend that run when he takes on…
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Five-time defending champion, Rafael Nadal is in frightful form at the ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, dropping a total two games in as many matches to reach the quarterfinals.
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Philipp Kohlschreiber sent Andy Murray packing in the second round of the ATP Masters Monaco and backed up his win with a straightforward victory over compatriot Philipp Petzschner. Kohlschreiber arrives in the quarters, having punched above his weight class and he will be expected to do so once again if he aims to move into the semis.
Kohlschreiber has an appointment…
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Top seed Novak Djokovic has a date with David Nalbandian in the ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters quarterfinals on Friday, a spot in the semi-finals on the line.
Djokovic was the 2009 runner-up in Monte Carlo, denied by Nadal the ultimate prize in a riveting 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 finale. That Djokovic managed to take a set off the King of Clay, prepared him for their even more…
Monte Carlo, Monaco – Croatians Marin Cilic and Ivan Ljubicic are set to bid for a spot in the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters on Thursday. Each takes on a Spaniard in the last 16 – Albert Montanes and David Ferrer, respectively.