TAG: Citi Open
Oct/23
11
Johnson and Tomic Resume Rivalry In Fairfield
2 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
Steve Johnson and Bernard Tomic are fighting for career survival now. The two clashed this week at Fairfield CA Challenger R32 and the 33 year old American defeated the 30 year old Aussie 63 16 61. Both are currently ranked outside the top 200 – Steve is at 227 and Tomic is 295. This was […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Bernard Tomic · Citi Open · Steve Johnson · Washington DC · Yonex
By Scoop Malinowski Game changers in tennis are rare. Most players play the same basic fundamental way – see the WTA – but men’s tennis tends to produce more originals. Roger Federer became the artist, matador, king of elegance. Rafa was the raging bull fueled by a superhuman burning desire to be the best. Novak […] Continue to read full article...
Citi Open · Nick Kyrgios · Nike · Yonex
Former ATP renegade and now aspiring Grand Slam champion Nick Kyrgios explained his reasoning for not hiring a coach this week at the Citi Open at one of his press conferences… “I don’t tell (my box) anything, but I always hope they cheer me on. In a perfect world, I would love for them to do […] Continue to read full article...
The man who once declared his goal was to break Rafael Nadal’s Roland Garros record of 14 grand slam titles on red clay, has imploded since his 16 64 67 36 loss to Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros quarterfinal. That loss especially stung the 19 year old ranked 28 because of the public reaction […] Continue to read full article...
Yoshihito Nishioka has been an average player for the last year but this week in Citi Open he has exploded with three excellent victories. Coming into the tournament with a ranking of 96, the Japanese lefty upset Atlanta finalist Jenson Brooksby in the first round 64 63. Then he beat Atlanta champion Alex deMinaur in […] Continue to read full article...
Roger Federer may not be playing pro tennis anymore but his presence is being felt indirectly on the professional tennis circuit. This week in Washington DC at the Citi Open one prominent player has been wearing the new tennis shoes Federer created. The Switzerland-based athletic shoe manufacturer ON has received some very positive exposure because […] Continue to read full article...
Citi Open · Jack SOck · Leylah Fernandez · on · Roger Federer
By Scoop Malinowski In 2020 Sofia Kenin beat Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at Australian Open. She also made the finals of Roland Garros vs Iga Swiatek and reached a top five ranking. Then came the nosedive. Today the 23 year old Kenin is ranked no. 416 and has accepted (or […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Babolat · Citi Open · Sofia Kenin
Aug/22
1
Paire Ends 7 Match Losing Streak at Citi Open
9 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
Benoit Paire has suffered through two dreadful ATP seasons in a row. This year before Citi Open, the 33 year old Paire owned a 3-19 record and lost first round in seven straight tournaments. His last win was in Geneva vs. Emil Ruusuvuori 64 46 75. That was in late May. Today, Paire played another […] Continue to read full article...
Babolat · Benoit Paire · Citi Open · France
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 32 (his career highest ranking). Just won his first career ATP singles title in Mexico Los Cabos defeating Ruud 63 76. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 181 DOB: April 20, 1994 In: Syndey, Australia First Tennis Memory: Probably hitting against a wall at home. Tennis Inspirations: Lleyton Hewitt. Andy Murray. Nadal. […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Australia · Citi Open · Jordan Thompson · New Balance · Queens Club · Sydney · Wimbledon
American tennis has been mired in a drought of mediocre results since Andy Roddick’s US Open win in 2003. But the future has never looked so bright for America with an array of different young players making their marks in the ATP at an early age. It’s all on display this week at the Citi […] Continue to read full article...
Brandon Nakashima · Citi Open · Jenson Brooksby · Sebastian Korda
