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Mint
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Taylor Fritz vs Joao Fonseca: Lexus Eastbourne Open clash suspended due to darkness
The Lexus Eastbourne Open clash between top seed Taylor Fritz and young star Joao Fonseca got suspended due to darkness. The exciting second-round tennis match was stopped after each player won one set. Taylor Fritz, the top-ranked American, started strong, winning the first set 6-3 in just 26 minutes. His powerful serves and skillful shots managed to keep Fonseca on the defensive. But the 18-year-old Brazilian ranked No. 57 in the PIF ATP Rankings, didn't give up, and fought back. The second set was much closer, going to a tiebreak. At 5-5, Fritz was just two points from winning the match, but Joao Fonseca made an impressive volley near the ground to claim a set point. He won the tiebreak 7-6(5), leading to a tie in the match with one set each. Aces: Fritz - 14, Fonseca - 7 Double faults: Fritz - 2, Fonseca - 1 First serve %: Fritz - 72%, Fonseca - 68% Break Points: Fritz - 1/3, Fonseca - 0/1 Tiebreaks won: Fritz - 0, Fonseca - 1 Points won: Fritz - 67, Fonseca - 67 Games won: Fritz - 12, Fonseca - 10 As the second set ended, the light on the court was fading fast. Fritz said, 'It's already getting pretty hard, what's the point of playing two games? There's no chance, it's going to be dark…' Fonseca agreed to his suggestion, and the umpire decided to stop the match before the third set could start. Both players will now have to wait for the game to be resumed. The clash will continue on Thursday, not before 12 PM local time. The winner of this match will play American Marcos Giron in the quarterfinals of the Lexus Eastbourne Open, later on Thursday. Fritz, who won the ATP 250 title in Stuttgart two weeks ago, has a 21-11 record this season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. Fonseca, on the other hand, is aiming for his first win against a Top 5 player in his first-ever match against Fritz.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jannik Sinner wins first match after French Open final heartbreak
Jannik Sinner at the Terra Wortmann Open (Image via X/@sinnertimes) Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner marked his return to competitive tennis with a convincing 7-5, 6-3 victory against German player Yannick Hanfmann at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle. This was Sinner's first match since his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the Roland Garros final, and he successfully defended against both break points during the 92-minute match at OWL Arena. Sinner, who holds the No. 1 position in the PIF ATP Rankings, demonstrated strong serving skills throughout the match, winning 84 percent of points on his first serve. The 23-year-old Italian improved his 2025 record to 19-2 and extended his winning streak against opponents outside the Top 20 to 66 matches. "I'm very happy. He is a great server and a great baseliner, so breaking him is very difficult on this surface. I'm very happy how I handled the tough situations mentally. The first set could have gone into a tie-break and then anything can happen," Sinner said after his victory. The making of Dhruv Jurel: Kargil war hero's son who chose cricket over the Army "I'm very happy about my performance. First matches are never easy on grass, and also second and third matches, so let's see what's coming in the next round. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo I think tomorrow I have the day off, which is good, because the body feels different on this surface. Let's see how I'm going to react." Sinner's next challenge will be against 2023 champion Alexander Bublik in the second round. The Italian leads their head-to-head series 4-1, with Bublik's only victory coming from a retirement during his Halle title run two years ago. Poll Who do you think will win the upcoming match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Bublik? Jannik Sinner Alexander Bublik "The unexpected," said Sinner, when asked he expected from his clash with Bublik. "He's a great player. A great talent. A huge talent, actually, and grass is his favourite surface. He beat me here in Halle, he won [the trophy] here in Halle, so it's for sure a place he loves to play. I'm trying to stay calm mentally and trying to see what I can reach. He's a great talent, a great server and he can do whatever he wants. It's hopefully going to be a good match. " The match against World No. 138 Hanfmann showcased Sinner's continued dominance on the professional circuit, particularly against lower-ranked opponents.
Hans India
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Italian Open: Fils registers comeback victory over Tsitsipas, Medvedev advances to fourth round
Arthur Fils continued his remarkable ascent on the ATP Tour with a thrilling comeback victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome on Sunday. The 20-year-old Frenchman, currently ranked No.14 in the PIF ATP Rankings, rallied from a set down to defeat the Greek star 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, securing his place in the fourth round of the Masters 1000 event. The match began with Tsitsipas dominating the first set, showcasing his formidable forehand and net play. Fils struggled to find his rhythm, but he remained composed. In the second set, Fils elevated his game, employing aggressive baseline play and powerful groundstrokes to push Tsitsipas onto the defensive. This shift in momentum allowed Fils to level the match as per ATP. The final set saw Fils fully in control, breaking Tsitsipas's serve early and maintaining his lead with confident play. His victory marks his fourth consecutive win over Tsitsipas, bringing their head-to-head record to 4-0 in Fils's favor. This triumph adds to Fils's impressive 2025 season, where he has reached the quarterfinals in Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo. Notably, he became the youngest Frenchman to win a match at the Monte-Carlo Masters since Richard Gasquet in 2005. His consistent performances have solidified his reputation as one of the most promising talents on the tour. Looking ahead, Fils is set to face either Alexander Zverev or Vilius Gaubas in the fourth round. A potential matchup with Zverev would be a significant test, as the German is currently ranked No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings. In other action on Day 5 in Rome, defending champion Daniil Medvedev advanced to the fourth round with a commanding 6-4, 6-1 win over Alexei Popyrin. Medvedev, seeking his first title since his 2023 Rome victory, displayed dominant form and will next face the winner of the match between Lorenzo Musetti and Brandon Nakashima.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Monday's play suspended at Madrid Open after power cut
Monday's play at the Mutua Madrid Open has been suspended due to a significant power cut that is affecting parts of Spain and Portugal. Two singles matches and one doubles match at the ATP Masters 1000 event were underway when power was lost at 12:34 p.m. local time (4:05 PM IST). The cut is preventing the use of electronic line calling systems and also left a spider cam dangling over the court inside Monolo Santana Stadium, where Grigor Dimitrov led Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 5-4 when play was stopped. The No. 16 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Dimitrov held a match point on return at 5-3, 30/40 in the second set. Yet Fearnley then held serve and promptly reclaimed the break in the next game to keep alive his hopes of a comeback win in the pair's maiden Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting. Meanwhile Matteo Arnaldi was building confidently on his upset of Novak Djokovic on Court 4, where he was serving at 6-3, 3-2 against Damir Dzumhur before the power cut. When play resumes in Madrid, Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Lorenzo Musetti and Jack Draper vs. Matteo Berrettini are among the big-hitting showdowns on the Monday evening schedule in the Spanish capital. Sunday's highlight at the Madrid Open saw Alexander Zverev survive a major test from Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina where he earned a thrilling 2-6, 7-6(3), 7-6(0) third-round win. Zverev is a two-time champion in Madrid and is now on a seven-match winning streak, having won on home soil in Munich last week. The No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings fired 11 aces against Davidovich Fokina and committed 17 fewer unforced errors (28-45) to set a fourth-round clash against Argentine, Francisco Cerundolo who defeated Francisco Comesana in the Round of 32.
