French Open: Rafael Joder 6-7 1-3 Alexander Xavier* Zverev roars as he grabs a break for a second-set lead. It was a tough game for Jodar, who played as if he were hitting uphill. This is the level of Zverev hitting the ball on the return. French Open: Alexander Zverev wins first set 7-6 (7-3)…
John Higgins 15-15 Sean Murphy Yet another mistake, this time by Murphy, made a very drinkable red disappear that he sent into the green pocket. However, Higgins is unable to capitalise, and Murphy quickly returns to successfully pot an excellent red ball into the left middle pocket. Murphy has a 26-8 lead, but the frame…
Mid-February shows what’s real. Preseason rankings fade, and early upsets lose their lustre. What remains are teams that win on the road, close late and have expectations. With the election on Sunday, March 15, the headline picture is coming into focus. This season, a small group has distinguished itself. Arizona and Michigan formed a narrow…
