2024 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

Interesting, given their rankings, the H2H Ruud v. Tsitsipas is 1-1. Or, was. Great win for Ruud! He needed it. Tsitsipas probably did, too, but who cares?

Oh well Stef had a opportunity to get back in the Top 10 if he could win Los Cabos, not that I cared Ruud played really well to make the final

 

[Moxie]

Oh well Stef had a opportunity to get back in the Top 10 if he could win Los Cabos, not that I cared Ruud played really well to make the final

And Ruud has a chance to get back into the top 10, if he wins this tournament.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

And Ruud has a chance to get back into the top 10, if he wins this tournament.

Lets see who he plays in the final, Zverev or Aussie Thompson

 

[Fiero425]

Porn 'Stash Thompson is going "toe to toe" with Zverev in Los Cabos! It's in the 3rd set, 4 ALL! Ruud waiting in the final!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In a match that went 3hours and 40 mins Jordan Thompson is one win away from winning a first main career title as he defeats Zverev (1) 75 46 76(2) to reach the ATP250 Los Cobos final
It's his 4th career Top ten win
Thompson will play Ruud in the final

 

[rafanoy1992]

Watching some of the Mensik’s game against Monfils, two things I really like: His 1st serve and easy power on both wings. For an 18 year old, he has tremendous power which is really good.

Two things I kinda don’t like about his game: 2nd serve and his movement. His 2nd serve is easily fixable as I think he is just trying not to DF and just wants to start a rally. On the other hand, his movement especially his lateral movement is something to keep an eye on. If he is able to become a much better lateral mover, then he can become a very good player. If not, he will struggle on the court especially against players that can move him around laterally.

I re-watched the highlights of his match again, he is actually quick when he is moving forward. So, when he needs to come to the net, he won't have a problem getting quickly.

One more thing, he can be patient in the rallies when he needs to be patient. This is actually a very good trait especially for a young player with easy power on both wings.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Joao Fonseca has received a wild card into the main draw for the Santiago ATP250 next week.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kei Nisikori who is planning another comeback, has added Thomas Johansson to his coaching team, ( Johnansson worked with WTA player Sorana Cirstea till the AO)

 

[Front242]

It's like he was belting them to tell Garin stfu with your annoying grunting (sounds almost identical to Alcaraz actually). Point over!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Even though Jakub Mensik lost in the Doha Final, 76(12) 64 to Khachanov, Mensik has received a special exempt to play in Dubai next week

 

[Front242]

Just posting this here but it's not news. Love the first comment and the shot to win the point.

"Bro the disrespect to walk away before it even bounces is insane "

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Aussie Jordan Thompson wins his first ATP career title, In Los Cabos, defeating the 4th seed Casper Ruud 63 76(4), Jordan had a good week defeating the No 1 seed Zverev in the SF.Well done Jordan! Thompson will be ranked No 32 with the singles title.
Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell are on court now contesting the doubles title
A great win for Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell winning the doubles title in Los Cabos defeating C.Rudd/W.Blumberg 76(1) 63!

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

The fact that a half-baked Rafa took this version of Jordan Thompson, which won a tournament a month later, to the brink should make me feel encouraged about things. If Rafa is healthy (yes, this is a big if), he will win tournaments during the clay season and be a top contender to win his 15th French Open.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Andy Murray with his 500th tour level win on hard courts after defeating Denis Shapovalov in Dubai
Players with 500 wins on hard courts in the Open Era,
Federer 783
Djokovic 700
Agassi 592
Nadal 510
Murray 500

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

The win is also Andy's 735th overall, which passes David Ferrer for 14th on the Open Era match wins list. Next up on the list is Sampras:

Connors - 1274
Federer - 1251
Djokovic - 1094
Nadal - 1070
Lendl - 1068
Vilas - 951
Natase - 908
McEnroe - 883
Agassi - 870
Edberg - 801
Ashe - 799
Smith - 779
Sampras - 762
Murray - 735
Ferrer - 734

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak Djokovic nominated for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year ( Djokovic has won the award four times)
Djokovic can tie with winner Roger Federer for the most time a tennis player has claimed the honour.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Doha will become an ATP500 in 2025 and tournament director Karim Alami expects the draw to be even stronger next year.
" We are in contacts with Sinner,Alcaraz and Djokovic".

 

[Fiero425]

The win is also Andy's 735th overall, which passes David Ferrer for 14th on the Open Era match wins list. Next up on the list is Sampras:

Connors - 1274
Federer - 1251
Djokovic - 1094
Nadal - 1070
Lendl - 1068
Vilas - 951
Natase - 908
McEnroe - 883
Agassi - 870
Edberg - 801
Ashe - 799
Smith - 779
Sampras - 762
Murray - 735
Ferrer - 734

Denis just can't catch a break! I saw he was up a set & literally ready to break Murray to serve it out! I wake to this! Poor thing! What happened?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Denis just can't catch a break! I saw he was up a set & literally ready to break Murray to serve it out! I wake to this! Poor thing! What happened?

Murray happened lol! Murray raised his game in the 2nd and 3rd sets, and deserved his win, and his 500 tour level win on hard courts! Denis is still a 'headcase' and his DFs in this match cost him when it mattered most!
Denis used his PR for this tournament, I feel he needs to play lower tier ATP tournaments to get his ranking up he needs more match play not going out in a 1st round of a tournament

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Carlos Bernades will leave umpiring at the end of 2024