Some of the world’s top players are angry over a Wimbledon ban that would prevent Russian and Belarusian players – including some betting favorites – from playing in the grass-court Grand Slam event this year. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are among those who spoke out in recent […]
Tag: Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev Overtakes Djokovic as World No. 1, Novak Still Grand Slam Favorite
When Novak Djokovic lost to qualifier Jiri Vesely on Thursday night in Dubai, it marked the end of his reign as the world’s top tennis player. But while Daniil Medvedev may be the new king of men’s tennis, oddsmakers still think the Serbian superstar is the man to beat in […]
Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev Chasing History Making Wins in Australian Open Final
Rafael Nadal can break the all-time record for Grand Slam tournament wins if he captures the Australian Open title on Sunday. But he’ll need to get past a hot Daniil Medvedev, who can make history of his own and continue to build an impressive resume if he captures the title […]
Australian Open: Medvedev Faces Tsitsipas, Nadal Takes on Berrettini in Men’s Semis
Daniil Medvedev will try to make it to his second consecutive Australian Open final when he battles No. 4 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals on Friday. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Medvedev as a -240 favorite over Tsitsipas (+198), and a -110 pick to win the Australian Open men’s title. Medvedev […]
Australian Open: Muguruza, Kontaveit Upsets Shake Up Women’s Draw
Two of the top six seeds on the women’s side of the 2022 Australian Open lost on Thursday, with two other seeded players also falling on a day that busted the women’s draw wide open. No. 3 seed Garbine Muguruza lost her second-round match to France’s Aliza Cornet, falling 6-3, […]
Daniil Medvedev Takes Over as Australian Open Favorite After Djokovic Leaves Country
Novak Djokovic lost his legal battle to reinstate his visa on Sunday, ending his hopes of defending his Australian Open title. But the tournament must go on and, without the Serbian in the field, Daniil Medvedev has become the clear favorite to win the year’s first Grand Slam. Medvedev rates […]
Djokovic Comes Up Short of Slam, Still Favored to Make History in 2022
Novak Djokovic may not have finished off his calendar-year Grand Slam at the US Open on Sunday, but he’ll still have plenty of chances to add to his major title haul in the 2022 tennis season. Djokovic won the first three Grand Slam titles of the year in 2021, but […]
US Open Men’s Final: With Djokovic One Win Away from History, Medvedev Stands as Final Obstacle
If Novak Djokovic can win just one more match on Sunday, he’ll make history as the first man to win a calendar-year Grand Slam since Rod Laver did so in 1969. To do so, he’ll need to beat No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open. […]
US Open Men’s Semifinals: Can Zverev Stop Djokovic’s March to History?
Novak Djokovic stands just two wins away from the first men’s calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years, not to mention taking the all-time lead in major championships. To keep that dream alive, he’ll first have to beat a game Alexander Zverev in the US Open semifinals on Friday. Djokovic once […]
French Open Odds: Tsitsipas, Zverev Through to Semifinals; Gauff, Swiatek Favored Wednesday
Both Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas breezed through their quarterfinal matches to set up a semifinal clash between the two young stars at the French Open. The No. 6 seeded Zverev went first, easily dispatching Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1, straight-sets victory. Zverev, Tsitsipas to face off […]
Novak Djokovic One Win Away from 9th Australian Open Title, Faces Medvedev in Final
Novak Djokovic can win his third straight Australian Open title on Sunday, but will have to contend with the red-hot Daniil Medvedev if he wants to pick up his 18th Grand Slam title. Medvedev made short work of Stefanos Tsitsipas in his semifinal matchup, beating the No. 5 seed 6-4 […]
2020 ATP Finals: Djokovic Battles Thiem, Nadal Faces Medvedev in Semifinals
The top four seeds took care of business in the group stage of the 2020 ATP Finals to set up two mouthwatering matchups in the semifinals singles draw at London’s O2 Arena. Dominic Thiem will meet up with Novak Djokovic in the first semifinal on Saturday, after which, Daniil Medvedev […]