This Week's Drop Shots: February 3rd, 2021
“This Week’s Drop Shots” details the latest results, hot takes, and breaking news from around the tennis world in a quick and easy-to-read format.
Happy Wednesday tennis fans! There is so much tennis going on across the world…so we’re here to give you the rundown. Let’s get into it!
ATP Tennis
ATP Cup
One of our favorite events is back! Defending champ Serbia has looked strong led by world number 1 Djokovic, but they’ll face a tall task in Germany to control Group A. Italy has taken control of Group C with strong performances from Fognini and Berrettini, and Group B will be more settled when Spain and Greece go head to head tonight!
Other ATP
With big draws and lots of players down in Australia…there’s almost too much tennis to keep track of. Check out all of the results here, but we’ve got some to highlight:
Kyrgios escapes vs. A. Muller 3-6, 6-4, 7-6, then takes out Bourchier 6-2, 7-6
Marcos Giron def. Mannarino 6-3, 6-4
Carlos Alcaraz def. Goffin 6-3, 6-3 (reminder, he’s only 17!!)
Tomorrow - tune in to see Khachanov, Anderson, Opelka, Sinner, and others in action!
WTA Tennis
Again, there’s a ton of tennis going on, so let’s stick to a few takeaways:
Muguruza looks ready to make a deep run at the first slam of the year after her convincing 6-1, 6-2 beatdown of Pavlyuchenkova. Serena Williams looks to be in good form as well, with a pair of wins over Gavrilova and Pironkova. Finally - we have to give a shoutout to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez, who made a statement with her 6-3, 6-1 win over Sloane Stephens.
Tomorrow - follow Serena, Ash Barty, Kenin, Halep, and more in action!
College Tennis
The season is in full swing! If you’re looking for the best upcoming matches, check out the week ahead here. The Cracked Racquets team will be in Stillwater this weekend covering the Women’s ITA National Indoors, where the top D1 teams go head to head. Follow us on social media to get details and watch the action live, with play-by-play from Gruskin, of course. Here is where you can find more information about the event.
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50 & Over Adult NTRP Championships - February 19-21, 2021