2025 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jannik is having his first practice match on Turin courts on Wednesday so it will give me a clearer picture of how the courts are really playing, remember to, Turin is at high altitude, even though the courts are indoors, usually a fast indoor court
There was varying comments from players how the courts were playing in Paris, lets see how they are playing in Turin

 

[Kieran]

Years ago I posted a photo of Venus Williams with an inhaler in her hand going off court for a bathroom break. She lost the first set and then came back and won the next 2 sets and her opponent won just 1 more game but nothing dodgy going on there at all.

Novak had his secret, very private, “bottle of water”, for years. Green water, glowing through a nasty pink plastic bottle. I think his mammy used to make it for him, he never lost a single point after taking a sip from that bottle.

A secret sip. Very private. In front of the cameras, despite his best efforts to conceal the cocktail. Told us he’d tell us, but he never did…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak had his secret, very private, “bottle of water”, for years. Green water, glowing through a nasty pink plastic bottle. I think his mammy used to make it for him, he never lost a single point after taking a sip from that bottle.

A secret sip. Very private. In front of the cameras, despite his best efforts to conceal the cocktail. Told us he’d tell us, but he never did…

Wasnt he going to put that 'special drink' on the market, I think he was supposed to unveil the 'special drink' at the AO a few years back, never happened, never heard another word.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Italian press have been incorrect saying that Novak will play the ATP finals a few days ago,
According to Eurosport.fr/tennis/atp-fin....
Djokovic says he has Not decided whether he will play ATP finals, make the decision after Athens.

 

[Kieran]

Wasnt he going to put that 'special drink' on the market, I think he was supposed to unveil the 'special drink' at the AO a few years back, never happened, never heard another word.

Probably trying to find a printer who’ll stick a dodgy label on it that says it’s safe for children…

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In Athens tournament,
Wawrinka wins the 1set 64 over Musetti needs to win this match to stay alive in the ATP finals in Turin, he had his chances to break back in the 1st set, but could not convert.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In the 2nd set between Wawrinka v Musetti, went to a TB and each player had mini breaks, Musetti wins 76 (5), Wawrinka won the 1st set 64
Going 3 sets in Athens
Musetti to serve for the match 5-4, btw he broke Stan in the 1st game in the 3rd set
Musetti d Wawrinka 46 76(5) 64 and stays alive in the Race to Qualify for Turin
Musetti will play Muller in his next match

 

[Moxie]

In the 2nd set between Wawrinka v Musetti, went to a TB and each player had mini breaks, Musetti wins 76 (5), Wawrinka won the 1st set 64
Going 3 sets in Athens
Musetti to serve for the match 5-4, btw he broke Stan in the 1st game in the 3rd set
Musetti d Wawrinka 46 76(5) 64 and stays alive in the Race to Qualify for Turin
Musetti will play Muller in his next match

Stan played some good tennis, but couldn't really keep it up for 3 sets.

Berrettini looked pretty good today v Vucic. He didn't think he'd played his best, but good to see him winning.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stan played some good tennis, but couldn't really keep it up for 3 sets.

Berrettini looked pretty good today v Vucic. He didn't think he'd played his best, but good to see him winning.

Agree Stan played well I thought if he could keep his level up from the 1st set he could win in straight sets
Good to hear regarding Matteo he needs some confidence booster for the end of 2025, hopefully 2026 he will be able to remain more healthy

 

[Moxie]

I only saw the last game, but commentators going on and on about how well Seb Korda played v Kecmanovic. 34 winners to 14 UFEs. He's into the SFs in Athens. He's been a long time trying to come back from injuries. I hope he's back.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

In Athens Musetti is into the SFs ( d Muller 62 64) and is now 2 wins away from securing last place at the ATP Finals in the Bjorn Borg Group
Musetti will play Korda in the SFs

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oh well Matteo making a QF in Metz not a bad effort
Tien too good today 57 62 63

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Next Gen finals will move away from Jeddah next year, with the Saudi Tennis Federation opting out of their five year deal with the ATP Tour.
This years third edition will be the last one held in Jeddah. ATP is accepting bids for 2026 and 2027

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nemanja Stanojcic @ Awax92.

" Novak Djokovic on Turin,
" Yes, I saw the draw and groups, but it dosent change anything.I will make the decision after Athens".

NOTE:
Djokovic d Hanfmann Q 63 64 in the 1st SF in Athens will either play Musetti or Korda in the final

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Korda wins the 2nd set 75 has all the momentum now after being handed a bagel from Musetti in the 1st set
Musetti did serve for the match at 5-4 and Korda broke, and went onto win the 2nd set
Going 3 in the 2nd SF in Athens
Gosh if only Korda could stay 'injury free' he has the game, also good anticipation around the court.
Musetti's first serve is keeping him in the 3rd set, 5 games all, the 3rd set
Lorenzo stop with the 'slice' it is not working anymore
A couple of wayward fhs by Korda
Musetti breaks with a bh winner and breaks and will serve for the match 6-5, Lorenzo try and keep your 'head on' serving out the match, grazie!
Jesus Lorenzo there is no need to find the corners of the court make sure it is in
Thank goodness your serve comes to the rescue
MP Lorenzo with a great 1st serve
Musetti d Korda 60 57 75
Really enjoyable match after the 1st set
Well done to Korda,
Lorenzo your Turin dreams stay alive into the final in Athens

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tien vs Norrie for the title in Metz
Tien will finish Top 30 in 2025 if he wins the title

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Thank Goodness the ATP Finals will be decided by Paris next year and not bleed into Metz/Athens!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Musetti wins the 1st set 64 over Djokovic
Lorenzo is looking confident, this is the first time he's ever won a set against Djokovic on a hard court
One set away from winning the title and clinching the final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin

 

[Moxie]

Musetti wins the 1st set 64 over Djokovic
Lorenzo is looking confident, this is the first time he's ever won a set against Djokovic on a hard court
One set away from winning the title and clinching the final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin

Musetti played a great first set. He's got to keep that level up, though. Forza, Lorenzo!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Musetti played a great first set. He's got to keep that level up, though. Forza, Lorenzo!

That is the point can he keep up the level,
Lorenzo Forza