2025 ATP General News

[Moxie]

16 kilos is a lot to a person who has nothing. I hope he’s not in financial difficulty, but he’s definitely wasting time there…

$16,000 is a lot, if you have it, and don't lose some to tax, and don't pay 1/2 back out in travel expenses. And that's assuming he has no staff (coach, physio.) This is tennis, not a desk job. If he's doing it to keep his hand in until the body gives out, fine. That's up to him. If he's in it for the money, I'd say he's not making that work.

Career he's made almost $19 million. And Flavia made over $14 million. It would be sinful if they were broke. I have to think he's playing for gambling money and the adrenaline.

 

[Kieran]

$16,000 is a lot, if you have it, and don't lose some to tax, and don't pay 1/2 back out in travel expenses. And that's assuming he has no staff (coach, physio.) This is tennis, not a desk job. If he's doing it to keep his hand in until the body gives out, fine. That's up to him. If he's in it for the money, I'd say he's not making that work.

Career he's made almost $19 million. And Flavia made over $14 million. It would be sinful if they were broke. I have to think he's playing for gambling money and the adrenaline.

I hope you’re right. It’s a suitable way for him to end his career…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jakub Mensik has withdrawn from Monte Carlo and will start his clay season in Munich

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Main draw Monte Carlo ceremony will be on Friday 4th April at 5pm local time
Zverev, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Fritz, Ruud, Rublev, De Minaur.
Defending champion Tsitsipas
Main draw wild cards,
Gasquet, Wawrinka, Fognini, Vacherot

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The 2025 Hopman Cup will take place at Fiera del Levante in Bari, Italu on 16-20 July with teams from Italy, Frances, Spain, Greece, Canada and Croatia
Ties between nations featuring one mens singles, one womens singles match and a mixed doubles match

 

[El Dude]

In case anyone is wondering, here's the schedule for clay season:

GRAND SLAM, Masters, ATP 500, ATP 250

Mary 31: Houston, Marrakesh, Bucharest
April 7: Monte-Carlo
April 14: Barcelona, Munich
April 21: Madrid
May 5: Rome
May 19: Hamburg, Geneva
May 26: ROLAND GARROS

And of course there's Bastad, Gstaad, Kitzuhel, and Umag in July.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Andre Agassi set for Roland Garros as TNT Analyst
TNT Sports announced 3 time French Open finalist Agassi will be in an in-studio analyst for the Roland Garros semi finals and final

 

[El Dude]

Looks like Fonseca isn't playing. I guess he doesn't want to go through qualifications, though with it being a draw of 56, I'd like ranked #59 and with withdrawals he'd get into the main draw. Maybe he'll play in Barcelona, Madrid and Rome?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Looks like Fonseca isn't playing. I guess he doesn't want to go through qualifications, though with it being a draw of 56, I'd like ranked #59 and with withdrawals he'd get into the main draw. Maybe he'll play in Barcelona, Madrid and Rome?

From what I read Fonseca was to have some time off not surprised he is not playing MC, is taking a break after Miami, then a training block
I have read he is playing Madrid, probably will play Rome before RG

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Not sure if this was ever posted, but here is the 2026 ATP Tour calendar: https://www.tennisitaliano.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/21369_2026-atp-tour-calendar.pdf

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Flavio Cobolli arrived in Bucharest with 8 consecutive tour level losses and leaves the city with his first career ATP title defeating Baez in the final 64 64
A big talent, he will rise to No 36 in the rankings on Monday, six places shy of his career high.

Luciano Darderi won his 2nd ATP title Grand Prix Hassan 11 defeating top seed Tallon Griekspoor 76(3) 76 (4), Darderi will be back in the Top 50 on Monday

A good day for Italy!

 

[kskate2]

Brooksby just ran over Frances in the Houston final.

 

[kskate2]

Flavio Cobolli arrived in Bucharest with 8 consecutive tour level losses and leaves the city with his first career ATP title defeating Baez in the final 64 64
A big talent, he will rise to No 36 in the rankings on Monday, six places shy of his career high.

Luciano Darderi won his 2nd ATP title Grand Prix Hassan 11 defeating top seed Tallon Griekspoor 76(3) 76 (4), Darderi will be back in the Top 50 on Monday

A good day for Italy!

That's the 2nd or 3rd final this year Baez has lost. He must be gassed (mentally and physically) by the time he reaches the finals

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's the 2nd or 3rd final this year Baez has lost. He must be gassed (mentally and physically) by the time he reaches the finals

Agree, though I really thought Baez would win as Cobolli came into the tournament with 8 consecutive losses, still he held his nerve when it mattered and won his maiden ATP title

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ATP500 Munich Update:,
OUT: Fritz, Hurkacz
IN: Mensik, Goffin

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Goran Ivanisevic will become Tsitsipas new coach after Roland Garros
( source gazzetta.gr/tennis/atp/243 also via Olly Tennis @ Olly_Tennis)
No it is not a delayed April Fools Joke

 

[don_fabio]

Goran Ivanisevic will become Tsitsipas new coach after Roland Garros
( source gazzetta.gr/tennis/atp/243 also via Olly Tennis @ Olly_Tennis)
No it is not a delayed April Fools Joke

I guess the goal is to win the slam one day and improve BH in the meantime (slice too).

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I guess the goal is to win the slam one day and improve BH in the meantime (slice too).

Lets see if Goran can improve the bh and slice, I see Dad and Mum are in his box at MC yapping as usual.I hope Goran puts a stop to that when he takes over

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Roger Federer says he would like to play exhibitions and fill stadiums again.
"I would like to resume training a little, two to three times a week.And I hope to redo exhibitions, fill stadiums around the world."
"Nothing planned yet, but I miss it. I almost havent played since my retirement, my body and mind needed to breathe.I played a little with my children, but I would like to take it more seriously again.
"During my travels, I will get back to it.And maybe you'll see me again on a court soon".
( source lequipe.fr./Tennis/Actuali)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

ATP500 Barcelona Open,
Tournament starts Monday 14th April,
Defending champion is Casper Ruud
Musetti withdrew ( right thigh injury)

Players in action on Monday,
4th seed Rublev and 6th seed Rune