Steve Tignor

Three to See, Australian Open Day 9: Nadal vs. Shapovalov; Keys vs. Krejcikova; Monfils vs. Berrettini
Australian Open

Three to See, Australian Open Day 9: Nadal vs. Shapovalov; Keys vs. Krejcikova; Monfils vs. Berrettini

Matteo Berrettini vs. Gael Monfils The 34-year-old Monfils hasn’t dropped a set, and he has won five of them either 6-1 or 6-0. But his flawless run has gone slightly under the radar as far as happy Slam stories go. Maybe that’s because, of the nine times he has reached

By Steve Tignor Jan 24, 2022
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz traded haymakers for five sets. The Greek made the pass he needed, while the American came up a volley short
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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz traded haymakers for five sets. The Greek made the pass he needed, while the American came up a volley short

“It was a match with a lot of emotions,” Tsitsipas said. “The stadium was on fire.”

By Steve Tignor Jan 24, 2022
Denis Shapovalov is knocking on the door again. What are his chances of repeating his performance against Zverev in the quarters, against Rafa?
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Denis Shapovalov is knocking on the door again. What are his chances of repeating his performance against Zverev in the quarters, against Rafa?

The 22-year-old is into his third Grand Slam quarterfinal, and he famously topped Rafa in Montreal five years ago.

By Steve Tignor Jan 23, 2022
Three to See, Australian Open Day 8: Tsitsipas vs. Fritz; Halep vs. Cornet; Auger-Aliassime vs. Cilic
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Three to See, Australian Open Day 8: Tsitsipas vs. Fritz; Halep vs. Cornet; Auger-Aliassime vs. Cilic

Another big event, another chance for Fritz to put his game up against a top player from his generation.

By Steve Tignor Jan 23, 2022
Three to See, Australian Open Day 7: Barty vs. Anisimova; Zverev vs. Shapovalov; Keys vs. Badosa
Australian Open

Three to See, Australian Open Day 7: Barty vs. Anisimova; Zverev vs. Shapovalov; Keys vs. Badosa

The Break: Olympia's perfect backhand Before each day's play in Melbourne, we'll break down three must-see matches.

By Steve Tignor Jan 22, 2022
In an unsettled time in tennis, it’s nice to see a familiar face and game like Simona Halep’s
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In an unsettled time in tennis, it’s nice to see a familiar face and game like Simona Halep’s

How the Romanian has bounced back from injury at 30 to put herself in Grand Slam contention once again.

By Steve Tignor Jan 22, 2022
Three to See, Australian Open Day 6: Can Danielle Collins topple the talented 19-year-old Clara Tauson?
Australian Open

Three to See, Australian Open Day 6: Can Danielle Collins topple the talented 19-year-old Clara Tauson?

Plus: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Benoit Paire and Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Dan Evans.

By Steve Tignor Jan 21, 2022
After a “huge struggle” last year, Amanda Anisimova is 8-0 after the biggest win of her career, over Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open
Australian Open

After a “huge struggle” last year, Amanda Anisimova is 8-0 after the biggest win of her career, over Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open

How the American stayed calm, used her second serve, and surprised the defending champion.

By Steve Tignor Jan 21, 2022
Three to See, Australian Open Day 5: Osaka vs. Ansimova; Nadal vs. Khachanov; Alcaraz vs. Berrettini
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Three to See, Australian Open Day 5: Osaka vs. Ansimova; Nadal vs. Khachanov; Alcaraz vs. Berrettini

The seeds are about to collide in Melbourne, giving us some tantalizing third-rounders.

By Steve Tignor Jan 20, 2022
Nick Kyrgios said Daniil Medvedev might be the best player in the world right now. Last year's Australian Open runner-up showed why on a rowdy stage
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Nick Kyrgios said Daniil Medvedev might be the best player in the world right now. Last year's Australian Open runner-up showed why on a rowdy stage

The No. 2 seed battled the crowd and a uniquely talented opponent over four sets, and survived to reach the third round—but not before giving his candid thoughts on the atmosphere.

By Steve Tignor Jan 20, 2022
Three to See, Australian Open Day 4: Medvedev vs. Kyrgios; Fritz vs. Tiafoe; Pavlyuchenkova vs. Stosur
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Three to See, Australian Open Day 4: Medvedev vs. Kyrgios; Fritz vs. Tiafoe; Pavlyuchenkova vs. Stosur

Thursday offers up a marquee night match, an all-American battle, and a possible send-off for an Aussie fan favorite.

By Steve Tignor Jan 19, 2022
After “borderline hate” for the game last year, Madison Keys is trying to better ride the tour’s inevitable up-and-down spirals
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After “borderline hate” for the game last year, Madison Keys is trying to better ride the tour’s inevitable up-and-down spirals

The hard-hitting American began 2022 with a title run in Adelaide, and hasn't dropped a set in her two victories at the Australian Open.

By Steve Tignor Jan 19, 2022