Shapovalov posts rare 1st-round win in Vienna, downing Austria's Jurij Rodionov
Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of Vienna Open with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jurij Rodionov of Austria on Tuesday.
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Simon Carr returns as Ireland name Davis Cup team to face Austria
Simon Carr makes a welcome return to the Ireland Davis Cup team to play Austria next month for a place in World Group I, the second tier of the competition.
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul beats NCAA singles champ at Newport
Top-seeded Tommy Paul registered six aces while cruising to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over wild card Ethan Quinn in the second round of the Infosys Hall of Fame Open at Newport, R.I.
'I had no idea!' - Andy Murray gets Father's Day surprise after Scot wins second tournament in a week at Nottingham Open
Andy Murray secured a first Nottingham Open title with a straight-sets 6-4 6-4 victory over Arthur Cazaux before being surprised by his family for Father's Day as his perfect preparations for Wimbledon continued. It was the 36-year-old's second title in the space of a week after defeating Austrian Jurij Rodionov at Surbiton, and despite the dominant scoreline, Murray was given plenty to think about by the precocious 20-year-old.
Andy Murray beats Jurij Rodionov to win Surbiton Trophy, his second title in two months
Andy Murray won the Surbiton Trophy after a rain-delayed finish on Sunday evening, beating Austrian Jurij Rodionov in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Having gone four years without winning a trophy, Murray was looking to make it two in two months following his win at the Aix-en-Provence ATP Challenger on clay. Ad Rodionov, 12 years Murray’s junior at 24, made a strong start, leading Murray 30-40 as the Scot served to begin the match.
Andy Murray boosts Wimbledon hopes with Surbiton Trophy final win
Andy Murray stepped up his preparation for Wimbledon in style with a straight-sets victory against Jurij Rodionov in the men’s final of the Surbiton Trophy.
Evans admitted he was beaten by the better man at Surbiton
Dan Evans admitted he was beaten by the better man after being eliminated from the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy in the Round of 16 by powerful 21-year-old Gabriel Diallo. Diallo's intimidating frame and powerful service game were too much for the British No.2 who fell to a 7-5 6-2 defeat in stunning sunshine in West London. Ad The Canadian will now play Jurij Rodionov in the quarterfinals following his 6-2 6-4 triumph over Christopher Eubanks.
French Open 2023: Laura Robson hails Lucas Pouille resurgence after depression and alcohol issues
Laura Robson has hailed Lucas Pouille’s incredible progress to the French Open second round after his battle with depression and alcohol issues. Pouille, a former top-10 star who has slipped to world No. 675, delighted the home crowd after beating Jurij Rodionov in straight sets on Sunday, leading an impromptu rendition of the French national anthem afterwards.
Cameron Norrie's French Open rival quit tennis over alcoholism and depression as he admits 'among the madmen' fears
Cam Norrie is set to take on another home favourite in the second round of the French Open but it not been an easy road for his opponent who quit tennis over alcoholism and depression.