ATP Tour

Nadal Talkative, Appreciative After Latest Career Milestone

WASHINGTON/PARIS, November 5, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Not long after Rafael Nadal beat his friend and fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez, which rewarded him with his 1,000th career singles victory Wednesday evening during the Rolex Paris Masters, the World No. 2 sat down […]

Not Exactly An El Clásico, But Nadal Earns Career Win 1,000

WASHINGTON/PARIS, November 4, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Last month in Paris, Rafael Nadal earned his 999th career victory when he beat Novak Djokovic to earn his 13th Roland Garros title. This week, the World No. 2 from Spain returned to […]

ATP Launches Ultimate Prize Draw In Aid Of Cancer Research UK

LONDON, November 4, 2020 (ATP Press Release) The ATP, in collaboration with ATP players, has launched an Ultimate Prize Draw in aid of Cancer Research UK, the official charity partner of the Nitto ATP Finals. The initiative gives tennis fans […]

Stan Wawrinka: In A Good Mindset That’s Good For Tennis

WASHINGTON, November 4, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Stan Wawrinka arrived at the Rolex Paris Masters this week in a good mindset. It’s good for him and good for tennis, too “Even without [a] crowd, it’s always a great tournament. We […]

His Season Nearly Done, Wawrinka Has Desire To Do Well

WASHINGTON/PARIS, November 3, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) With 10 first round and five second round singles matches on the order of play, Tuesday promised to be another busy day at the Rolex Paris Masters. And it was, with a few […]

Feliciano Lopez: ‘This Is What It Is Right Now’

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Feliciano Lopez has a perspective that few in tennis enjoy. As both an active player and tournament director of the Mutua Madrid Masters, the 39-year-old Spaniard walks a fine line, but he is […]

The Show Goes On In Paris Behind Closed Doors

WASHINGTON, November 2, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The Rolex Paris Masters dates back to 1986 and this year, the 35th edition of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament is being held on its original November dates – despite a five-month lockdown of […]

This Week On The ATP Tour – CW45

STARNBERG, November 2, 2020 At the final ATP Masters 1000 event of the season this week, Rafael Nadal will pursue his first Rolex Paris Masters title held behind closed doors at the AccorHotels Arena in Bercy. It could be a […]

John Millman: In His Third ATP Final, He’s Third Time Lucky

WASHINGTON, November 2, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Australia’s John Millman became the fifth first-time champion on the ATP Tour this year when he won beat Adrian Mannarino of France, 7-5, 6-1, to capture the inaugural Astana Open crown in Nur-Sultan, […]

Less Than Ideal Year Has Worked Out Pretty Well For Nadal

WASHINGTON/PARIS, November 2, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The last time Rafael Nadal addressed the media in Paris was shortly after he won his 13th and latest French Open singles title last month. His 20th overall Grand Slam crown tied him […]