2021 ATP General News

[Front242]

Fed is back for Madrid too.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Main draw WC for Holger Rune in Monte Carlo
Masters 1000 debut for the Dane.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Statement regarding the grass court season and the Championships at Wimbledon 2021

"However,given the considerable challenges ahead of the FFT in staging Roland Garos,and to avoid further impact on the rest of the calendar,the grass court season will be reduced by one week in 2021.The Championships will begin as planned on June 28,with qualifying taking place from June 21.The grass court season will return to 3 weeks in 2022.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

News Release...........ATP/WTA Statement one one-week postponement of Roland Garos.......8th April,

"Tennis has required an agile approach to the calendar over the past 12 months in order to manage the challenges of the pandemic,and this continues to be the case.The decision to delay the start of Roland Garos by one week has been made in the context of recently heightened COVID restrictions in France,with the additional time improving the liklihood of enchanced conditions and abililty to welcome fans at the event.Both the ATP/WTA are working in consultation with all parties impacted by the postponement to optimize the calendar for players,tournaments,and fans in the lead up to and following Roland Garos.
Further updates will be communicated in due course".

 

[Moxie]

Jaume Munar beat Fognini 2 and 1 in Marbella.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nadal's former coach Uncle Toni is to work with rising star Felix Augur-Aliassime.Toni will join Felix and his French coach Frederic Fontanget at the Monte Carlo Masters,which begins on Sunday.Felix has been practicing at Rafa's academy recently.
Toni will be at the major tournaments,the Grand Slams and a couple of other big tournaments on the calendar.

 

[Jelenafan]

Wow, Musetti prevails 6-1, 1-6, 7-6(8) over top seed Evans at the Sardegna Open. The TB was crazy, with Musetti escaping 4 Match Points in the TB, including have the brass ones to play an impeccable FH drop shot at 5-6.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Monte Carlo Update:
OUT: Gasquet,Kyrgios
IN: Thompson,Andujar

Main Draw Wild Cards
Lucas Pouille,Lucas Catarina,Lorenzo Musetti,Holger Rune.

 

[Front242]

Just me or is that a pretty damn fast clay court ?

 

[Jelenafan]

Just me or is that a pretty damn fast clay court ?

I tell ya, like I've said before , sometimes a clay court can just be a dusty HardCourt....

 

[Moxie]

I tell ya, like I've said before , sometimes a clay court can just be a dusty HardCourt....

If they put clay over concrete, it kind of is. Have no idea how they built those courts, but you can be pretty sure it's not at altitude like Madrid.

 

[Moxie]

Wow, Musetti prevails 6-1, 1-6, 7-6(8) over top seed Evans at the Sardegna Open. The TB was crazy, with Musetti escaping 4 Match Points in the TB, including have the brass ones to play an impeccable FH drop shot at 5-6.

I only saw the score line, but thanks for the recap. I'm hoping the best for young Musetti.

 

[Jelenafan]

At the Andalucia Open, It's an all Spanish buffet :

So we don't forget the other young buck, 17 year old Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz upset #3 seed Caspar Rudd, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the SF's , where he'll meet his fellow Spaniards, Carreno Busta, Munar & Ramos Vinolas.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

that alzaraz kid hits a heavy ball. wasted a rattled rudd in2.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Statement regarding the grass court season and the Championships at Wimbledon 2021

"However,given the considerable challenges ahead of the FFT in staging Roland Garos,and to avoid further impact on the rest of the calendar,the grass court season will be reduced by one week in 2021.The Championships will begin as planned on June 28,with qualifying taking place from June 21.The grass court season will return to 3 weeks in 2022.

Well we knew they're not going to change unless Roger Federer said it would be better for the players.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Dominic Thiem withdraws from Belgrade tournament due to knee problem.
"My knee hurts and I went to see a doctor.It is not a big issue but I need to take care of it.I am definately not fit enough to play next week".

 

[napo]

Dominic Thiem withdraws from Belgrade tournament due to knee problem.
"My knee hurts and I went to see a doctor.It is not a big issue but I need to take care of it.I am definately not fit enough to play next week".

Unfortunately, no good signs for the clay season and RG.

Gael Monfils also withdraws from Serbia Open.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Unfortunately, no good signs for the clay season and RG.

Gael Monfils also withdraws from Serbia Open.

I am not surprised that Gael has withdrawn,like he had to at MC
At least Dom is listening to his body,to me he has always over played tournaments,also when you are approaching your 30's injuries dont heal as quick.

 

[Moxie]

I am not surprised that Gael has withdrawn,like he had to at MC
At least Dom is listening to his body,to me he has always over played tournaments,also when you are approaching your 30's injuries dont heal as quick.

If it's not a big deal, Dominic could do with going into RG fairly rested, for a change. We'll see. I hope that Gael is going to come back to the tour healthy soon.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If it's not a big deal, Dominic could do with going into RG fairly rested, for a change. We'll see. I hope that Gael is going to come back to the tour healthy soon.

From what I read,Dominic is hoping to play Madrid.