2025 ATP General News

[kskate2]

well it started w/ that play at the net. he went right back to HH who is a tall player and got burned. The DF made it worse

 

[don_fabio]

Carlos now turned up a few gears and decided it is much safer to blow Hurkacz off the court before it gets tight in TB.

 

[kskate2]

So they upgraded Dallas to a 500 and all the US players bomb out of it except the defending champion. So much for everything is bigger in the Texas Open helping the Americans

 

[kskate2]

Carlos now turned up a few gears and decided it is much safer to blow Hurkacz off the court before it gets tight in TB.

Where was this 20 min ago when he was in the 2nd set? He had chances to break and didn't.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great lob from Carlos!, again not the best volley from Hubi

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alcaraz d Hurkacz 64 67(5) 63, some entertaining points in the match
Alcaraz will play his first indoor HC final against Alex de Minaur tomorrow
BTW Alcaraz could be the first Spanish player to win at Rotterdam if he wins the final

 

[kskate2]

Alcaraz d Hurkacz 64 67(5) 63, some entertaining points in the match
Alcaraz will play his first indoor HC final against Alex de Minaur tomorrow

He leads that series 2-0, but he can't be up and down like today. D-Minor knows how to win a HC final.

 

[Moxie]

He leads that series 2-0, but he can't be up and down like today. D-Minor knows how to win a HC final.

I think he's working on his new serve, right?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

He leads that series 2-0, but he can't be up and down like today. D-Minor knows how to win a HC final.

Alex was runner up to Sinner in last years final in Rotterdam, he likes these indoor courts

 

[Moxie]

Haven't we been waiting some years from Munar to play like this? Or is it just because he's playing Ruud, and looks pretty good?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ATP500 Rotterdam,
Sunday 9th February,
Mens Singles Final,
Not before 15.30,

C.Alcaraz (1) vs A.de Minaur (3) H2H Alcaraz 2-0 First meeting on a hard court.

 

[El Dude]

Fonseca plays Etcheverry in the 1st round of Buenos Aires on Feb 10. Looking to break his two-match losing streak!

Shapovalov is playing in only his second ATP 500 final. He lost 2022 Vienna to Medvedev in three sets. He's played in only one Masters final, losing to Novak at the 2019 Paris Masters.

 

[El Dude]

Not-so-fun fact: Stefanos Tsitsipas has played in 11 ATP 500 finals, losing all of them. How is that even possible for a guy with four big titles to his name? Here's his finals record:

Slams: 0-2
TF: 1-0
Masters: 3-4
ATP 500: 0-11
ATP 250: 7-1

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not-so-fun fact: Stefanos Tsitsipas has played in 11 ATP 500 finals, losing all of them. How is that even possible for a guy with four big titles to his name? Here's his finals record:

Slams: 0-2
TF: 1-0
Masters: 3-4
ATP 500: 0-11
ATP 250: 7-1

Stef is struggling at present, confidence, consistency in tournaments, also shot selection,, he still has the Greek DC presently coaching him after he split with his father, to date hasnt helped him at all., in the area's of his game that is needed.

 

[mrzz]

Fonseca plays Etcheverry in the 1st round of Buenos Aires on Feb 10. Looking to break his two-match losing streak!

Shapovalov is playing in only his second ATP 500 final. He lost 2022 Vienna to Medvedev in three sets. He's played in only one Masters final, losing to Novak at the 2019 Paris Masters.

Bad draw for Fonseca. Etcheverry is a pretty good clay courter, playing at home. Against a Brazilian, there will be a wild crowd at that match... But, it is good for his learning curve, one way or the other.

Edit: winner of this match has a chance to play recurrent cheater Hugo Gaston. Would love to see the young kid blow him off the court.

Go Shapo!

 

[kskate2]

Shapo's form this week is out of the files. Talk about blowing the dust off. Dude is really good. Saw most his match yesterday against TPaul. He loudly dismissed the last American hope and defending champ. The Ghost will prove more formidable today, but I hope the Canuck comes through. He needs this shot in the arm to lift his confidence.

 

[don_fabio]

Carlos gifts breaks left and right. He can get away with this against players like De Minaur, but not sure if he would beat Sinner with his current way of play.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Carlos gifts breaks left and right. He can get away with this against players like De Minaur, but not sure if he would beat Sinner with his current way of play.

I forgot to set my alarm and just woke up lol! I knew Alex would give Carlos trouble the way he has been playing on these courts, wont be surprised if this match goes 3 sets

 

[kskate2]

Carlos gifts breaks left and right. He can get away with this against players like De Minaur, but not sure if he would beat Sinner with his current way of play.

Well you know he wouldn't win against those players. Bean is much too consistent and will not fall off the wagon every 3-4 games and gift the lead.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Alex raised his game, Carlos game dipped, going 3 as Alex won the 2nd set 63