2025 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mens and Womens singles qualifying round will commence on Monday 19th May and concluding on Friday 23rd May
I now have the full list of mens main draw wild cards for Roland Garros,

Ternence Atmane FRA
Arthur Cazzux FRA
Richard Gasquet FRA remembering he is retiring after Roland Garros this year
Pierre-Hughues Herbert FRA
Emilo Nava USA reciprocal wild card
Valentin Royer FRA
Tristan Schoolkate AUS reciprocal wild card
Stan Wawrinka SUI

 

[El Dude]

Here's a random question. Are players allowed to play with a second ball in their hand? Meaning, if they didn't pocket the second ball before serving but kept it in their hand while serving? I'm pretty sure no, but am not sure. And obviously no player would do that, or at least quickly pocket it after serving.

 

[mrzz]

Here's a random question. Are players allowed to play with a second ball in their hand? Meaning, if they didn't pocket the second ball before serving but kept it in their hand while serving? I'm pretty sure no, but am not sure. And obviously no player would do that, or at least quickly pocket it after serving.

I would guess they are allowed, because I don't think rules mention it. It could be deemed a distraction to the other player though.

 

[Fiero425]

You noticed! I looked at the seeds a few days ago & instantly thought, "these are killers! This w/b some draw for a 250 level event!"

Wow! I feel prophetic! It's Sunday & Geneva's already lost its #7 Seed, Michelsen! Not sure how long Djokovic can hang in there! Tough draw!

 

[don_fabio]

Here's a random question. Are players allowed to play with a second ball in their hand? Meaning, if they didn't pocket the second ball before serving but kept it in their hand while serving? I'm pretty sure no, but am not sure. And obviously no player would do that, or at least quickly pocket it after serving.

I think Steffi Graf served with 2 balls in hand.

 

[El Dude]

I think Steffi Graf served with 2 balls in hand.

She did, did she?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just looking at the playing schedule tomorrow in Hamburg,
The Excuse Merchant starts his campaign against a Q Kovacevic
Rublev (3) vs Dzumhur, Rublev really needs to get back to winning ways

They are the 2 most interesting match ups
Today Cerundolo d Martinez 62 63 we need him to keep winning he is our hope to defeat the Excuse Merchant