The Monte Carlo Masters gave us an insight into the potential form of the majority of the world's best male players. Both Davidovich Fokina and Musetti were particularly impressive and obviously Alcaraz, but the player I feel who will make a serious breakthrough in the men's game is Arthur Fils. He is just so strong in most areas of the game and seems to love the big stage. He beat Griekspoor in a tough 3 setter followed by Cobolli winning 2 & 4, then Rublev 2 & 3 before losing to Alcaraz. This was the toughest match Alcaraz experienced in the whole event.
Fils was coached by his basketball playing father until the age of 12 and was taught to be "fearless". He is now coached by Sebastien Grosjean and Sergi Bruguera who both have an exceptional tennis competitive history. Bruguera won 2 French opens and Grosjean was a player who could play on all surfaces and even beat Tim Henman at Wimbledon - no mean feat.
Look out for Arthur Fils on any surface!
I only wish that Fils and many others would stop putting their fingers to their ears when they want crowd appreciation. Carlitos does this too which I wouldn't have expected from him? I can't think of one woman who does this? Having said that, Harriet Dart's comment (when losing) asking her opponent to wear some deodorant was a new one for the tour! Not Harriet's best moment.
In the women's tour Pegula continued her fine form winning an American clay court 500 event at Charleston beating Kenin in the final. This could be her year to win a slam although maybe not on European clay?
The Rome Masters
Lots of clay court tennis to be played before this year's hugely anticipated Rome Masters event, especially with its new marble show court!
We still have a few spaces left for our trip 12th to 16th May.
Click here for full info - https://www.tuscantennis.com/rome-masters.html
Fils was coached by his basketball playing father until the age of 12 and was taught to be "fearless". He is now coached by Sebastien Grosjean and Sergi Bruguera who both have an exceptional tennis competitive history. Bruguera won 2 French opens and Grosjean was a player who could play on all surfaces and even beat Tim Henman at Wimbledon - no mean feat.
Look out for Arthur Fils on any surface!
I only wish that Fils and many others would stop putting their fingers to their ears when they want crowd appreciation. Carlitos does this too which I wouldn't have expected from him? I can't think of one woman who does this? Having said that, Harriet Dart's comment (when losing) asking her opponent to wear some deodorant was a new one for the tour! Not Harriet's best moment.
In the women's tour Pegula continued her fine form winning an American clay court 500 event at Charleston beating Kenin in the final. This could be her year to win a slam although maybe not on European clay?
The Rome Masters
Lots of clay court tennis to be played before this year's hugely anticipated Rome Masters event, especially with its new marble show court!
We still have a few spaces left for our trip 12th to 16th May.
Click here for full info - https://www.tuscantennis.com/rome-masters.html
