2025 ATP General News

[MargaretMcAleer]

Finally I got some information why Seb Korda has withdrawn from Wimbledon this year
Seb suffered a stress fracture to his shin during the clay season, he said it has been a tough 12 months but better days ahead.

 

[Moxie]

I was joking, going out on a limb as a fan doesn’t always pay off but it’s what we do. As a fan of little Holger I should know…; )

However in hindsight it’s easy to say FAA now “just plays pretty”, there was quite a lot of praise and upward mobility predictions for the Canadian at the time.

Hard to gauge, I thought Sinner lacked the killer instinct after a couple of neutral years before he cranked it up last year.

Oh, I do remember the praise and expectations of him. All over tennis, not just here. Tony Nadal took him on as his next protege. But what I mean is that Fonseca has star power, and fire in the belly, which I don't think FAA ever really had. He had a game that looked like it would take him farther than it has, so that's what I mean by he "plays pretty."

BTW, I'm still holding out hopes for your little Holger. He's got game and fire. He's just hasn't quite harnessed it all yet.

 

[Fiero425]

Wow, heart of the grass court season leading into Wimbledon? NOTHING! Caught end of Michelsen's defeat of Tsitsipas! He goes from almost eliminated in the 1st Rd. to upsetting one of the Lost Gen II boys in Germany! Med's his next match! A very nice effort; grass court excellence! Menšík goes from Masters' winner to losing to old man RBA! Draper barely survived a 3rd set TB over Popyrin! This is how it's going to be from now on; total inconsistency amongst this new crop of players! There's a combo of issues making it difficult to just rise in the ranks w/o falling back prematurely! The speed & physical toll added to the extreme competition, looks as if most will only have 3 or 4 seasons of great results while the rest of their time is "filler!" The $$ will continue to flow like so it's worth it I guess!

 

[El Dude]

Careful now, I’m getting “FAA is the next Slam champion” Deja vu flashback vibes from all this Fonseca talk…. ; )

Ha. Well, one signifiicant difference is that I don't remember actual pro players raving about FAA like they are Fonseca (and please never confuse my thoughts with pro analysis! . FAA was just the youngest guy in the top 100 then 50 for a bit, but so was Borna Coric.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jack Draper who needs to make the SFs at Queens if he is to secure a No 4 seeding at Wimbledon this year, was pushed by Aussie Popyrin in 3 sets, Popyrin was leading 4-2 in the 3rd set TB 36 62 76(5)
Since Popyrin has had a change of coaches his game has improved, Wayne Ferreira is his new coach

 

[Moxie]

I didn't see the graphic, but it isn't. Jimmy Connors first became ATP #1 on July 29 of 1974 and was #1 for 160 straight weeks. Lleyton Hewitt first became #1 on Nov 19 2001 and was #1 for straight 75 weeks. Of of course Roger, with his 237 weeks. So his run is 4th longest for a first-timer.

Oh, that's right. When I heard them say he'd past Djokovic, I thought they were telling me it was a record, but then I heard the rest. I was confused, and then forgot the rest of the story.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

What the hell is Alcaraz doing, he has just been broken in the 3rd set by Munar? some of his shots have been way too casual, he better regain focus or he will be out of Queens tourament
Alcaraz comes through winning 75 in the 3rd set

 

[kskate2]

What the hell is Alcaraz doing, he has just been broken in the 3rd set by Munar? some of his shots have been way too casual, he better regain focus or he will be out of Queens tourament
Alcaraz comes through winning 75 in the 3rd set

I thought this would be his graceful exit to the AELTC

 

[Fiero425]

Zverev & Alcaraz barely survived their 2nd Rd. matches; Sascha needing a 3rd set TB! Carlos was pushed to the limit; 7-5 by Munar! WHO?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I thought this would be his graceful exit to the AELTC

Same here, oh well he gets to play for another day

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Wimbledon main draw ceremony will be conducted 10.00 Friday 27th June

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bublik too good for Jannik today in Halle defeated him in 3 sets 36 63 64, Bubliks best surface to me is the grass, Janniks serve went missing when he needed it, I knew this would be a tricky match.
Bublik won the title in Halle a couple of years ago, if he can keep this type of form up he could win again in 2025
Excluding Alcaraz, Bublik is the first player to defeat Jannik since last August

 

[Fiero425]

Zverev & Alcaraz barely survived their 2nd Rd. matches; Sascha needing a 3rd set TB! Carlos was pushed to the limit; 7-5 by Munar! WHO?

Well Sinner didn't make it! Someone was bound to be upset, might as well be Jannik! It's usually no big deal if a top players' upset B4 Wimbleon! Bublik just blew him off the court in his own way in 3 tough sets! Bublik and Draper are going to be dangerous! We'll see at SW 19!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well Sinner didn't make it! Someone was bound to be upset, might as well be Jannik! It's usually no big deal if a top players' upset B4 Wimbleon! Bublik just blew him off the court in his own way in 3 tough sets! Bublik & Draper are going to be dangerous! We'll see at SW 19!

Happy Little Vegemite are we lol BTW Bublik ddint blow Jannik off the court? or maybe I was watching a different match to you, the serve was the key in this match and Janniks serve let him down when needed, ! Bublik won the title in Halle a few years ago, if he can keep this form up he might win it again
BTW Excluding Alcaraz, Bublik is the first player to beat Jannik since last August, how do you like them apples lol!

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Well Sinner didn't make it! Someone was bound to be upset, might as well be Jannik! It's usually no big deal if a top players' upset B4 Wimbleon! Bublik just blew him off the court in his own way in 3 tough sets! Bublik & Draper are going to be dangerous! We'll see at SW 19!

It's not that Jannik lost, it's the way that he lost that has to be concerning. The same flaws that were on display in the final 3 sets of the French Open reared its ugly head again today. Jannik better get that corrected quickly, or his stay at Wimbledon will be short.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It's not that Jannik lost, it's the way that he lost that has to be concerning. The same flaws that were on display in the final 3 sets of the French Open reared its ugly head again today. Jannik better get that corrected quickly, or his stay at Wimbledon will be short.

Please did you watch the match at all for starters I knew you could not help yourself with Jannik losing on his worst surface according to you
This was Janniks 2nd match on grass BTW, Jannik had his chances to break Bublik in the 2nd set, and early in the 3rd set,
Also excluding Alcaraz, Bublik was the next player to defeat Jannik since August last year
If you knew your tennis you would know that grass is Bubliks best surface as he won the title in Halle a few years ago

 

[Fiero425]

It's not that Jannik lost, it's the way that he lost that has to be concerning. The same flaws that were on display in the final 3 sets of the French Open reared its ugly head again today. Jannik better get that corrected quickly, or his stay at Wimbledon will be short.

Maybe I don't watch enuf, but Bublik was swinging quite freely; just swatting the ball w/ abandon! He was quite impressive against Sinner!

 

[El Dude]

First time Jannik has lost two matches in a row since February of 2023.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

First time Jannik has lost two matches in a row since February of 2023.

Yep and a few posters are over joyed with the news lol
Apparently he cant play on grass now, I must email Cahill and Co and get Jannik to withdraw at Wimbledon

 

[El Dude]

Yep and a few posters are over joyed with the news lol
Apparently he cant play on grass now, I must email Cahill and Co and get Jannik to withdraw at Wimbledon

Haha. Well, I am a bit concerned - and I probably like Jannik a bit more than Carlos. I mean, Carlos is already the favorite and Jannik still the runner-up, but this loss makes me think there's a larger gap between the two--right now, on clay/grass--than I was hoping to see. I just think the draw will be important for him to re-gain confidence and build up some momentum, if he's going to have a chance at beating Carlos.