2025 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

I blame Babycakes for Tits resurgence. He had opportunities to put the Greek away (where he would have slumbered in mediocrity). But due to his crap return, multiple BP's went begging.

Yep it was a match Matteo had in the making, indeed he missed his opportunities!

 

[kskate2]

I never drink tap water in any country full stop, people can pick up bugs eg gastro etc, if the water isnt filtered properly. I also boil my tap water at home though I must say our tap water here in Australia is safe.

Great advice. @the AntiPusher Never drink anything that didn't come from a can or bottle w/ a seal on it. But this goes beyond liquids. You have to be careful w/ fruit and veggies in some foreign countries because if they are not cooked you can pick up bacteria and/or parasites as well

 

[the AntiPusher]

Great advice. @the AntiPusher Never drink anything that didn't come from a can or bottle w/ a seal on it. But this goes beyond liquids. You have to be careful w/ fruit and veggies in some foreign countries because if they are not cooked you can pick up bacteria and/or parasites as well

Absolutely thank you..it was our first time out of the country.. lesson learned

 

[Kieran]

Translation: You've played possum so often, that we equate you with the boy who cried wolf.

Exactly, and I’d love to read Toni’s autobiography, if one ever comes. I think he’d have a helluva tale to tell!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Acapulco ATP500 final has just begun between Machac and Foki
Keli you will be pleased to know Machac shorts are not as 'short' as they were yesterday
There will be a TB for the 1st set, fitting as both players have been 'sound' in their respective service games, though I will give the edge to Machac, his serve has been outstanding in this 1st set.
Spoke to soon, Machac pulling up his shorts UGH!
SP for Foki as Machac BH long, Foki 6-5.
No, Machac perfect 1st serve continues 24/out of 24.
Machac with SP 7-6
Machac wins the 1st set 76 (6) outstanding 1st serve 24/24 losing just 3 points on his serve in the entire 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Machac has been impressive in the 2nd set with a double break and will serve for his 1st ATP title 5-2
Foki just ran out of idea's in the 2nd set, body langauge not good, he looked like a beaten man sad to say, quite frankly nothing he could do as Machac has been most impressive in all aspects of his game, especially his 1st serve which has been outstanding! A flawless performance!
Well done to Tomas Machac winning his first career title in Acapulco 76(2) 62 just immaculate serving was his platform
Heart break for Foki he remains with no ATP titles presently, not much he could about it, he was faced with an onslaught with the Machac serve!
BTW,
With this win Machac is set to make his Top 20 debut when the rankings come out on Monday!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ATP250 Chile Open, Santiago, Chile,
Mens Singles Final
Sunday March 2nd,
Starts at 19.30

S.Baez (3) vs L.Djere H2H Baez 2-0

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Indian Wells will change their surface provider to Laykold - which is in use in Miami and US Open ( since 2020). The tournament had been using Plexipave for over 25 years.
Should be a little quicker and lower bouncing than usual, but the conditions of the location will keep it pretty slow.
bnpparibasopen.com/partners/layko

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Laslo Djere defeats the defending champion Sebastion Baez 64 36 75 to win in Santiago his 3rd career title!