Expected Points, April 30: Another Brit Wins on Clay

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Up today: Cam Norrie is returning better than ever, the Madrid women’s draw is packed with qualifiers, and Dustin Brown is still standing in a tour-level doubles draw.

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Expected Points, April 29: Positive Signs for Marin Cilic

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Up today: Cilic has encouraging histories against his next opponents in Estoril, Roberto Carballes Baena puts the LL in Carballes, and it’s 70 years since Nancy Chaffee nearly beat Maureen Connolly–three times.

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Expected Points, April 28: The Return of Naomi Osaka On Clay

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Up today: Osaka’s clay-court results suggest greater things in store, Corentin Moutet takes a roundabout path to victory, and Alexander Zverev looks to catch back up with his peers.

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Expected Points, April 27: Watch Out For Jenson Brooksby

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Up today: Daniil Medvedev has overtaken Novak Djokovic on one important list, Sorana Cirstea adds to a long list of upsets, and Brooksby dominates two weeks of Challengers in Florida.

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Expected Points, April 26: A Blockbuster Weekend on European Clay

Expected Points, my new short, daily podcast, highlights three numbers to illustrate stats, trends, and interesting trivia around the sport.

Up today: Aslan Karatsev climbs another rung on the ladder, Rafael Nadal conquers Stefanos Tsitsipas—and yet another historic achievement, and Ashleigh Barty soaks up the power in an up-and-down final.

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Expected Points, April 23: Elina Svitolina Turns the Tables

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Up today: Elise Mertens is a favorite’s favorite in Istanbul, Barcelona’s final eight is dauntingly strong, and Svitolina tries to do to Petra Kvitova what she’s already done to Angelique Kerber.

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Expected Points, April 22: Rafael Nadal Stumbles in Barcelona

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Up today: Rafa needs an extra set to get through his Barcelona opener, Ashleigh Barty returns to the European clay, and the Sabanov twins are an overnight success–13 years in the making.

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Expected Points, April 21: Simona Seeks Stuttgart Success

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Up today: Halep hopes this is her breakthrough year in Stuttgart, Ivo Karlovic plays like he’s still 39, and Angela Mortimer celebrates a birthday.

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Expected Points, April 20: A Showcase for the ATP’s Strong Serbians

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Up today: Novak Djokovic leads a Serb-heavy field in Belgrade, a German qualifier wades into the adult pool in Stuttgart, and the ATP Race keeps getting younger.

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Expected Points, April 19: A Dominant Performance From Stefanos Tsitsipas

Expected Points, my new short, daily podcast, highlights three numbers to illustrate stats, trends, and interesting trivia around the sport.

Up today: Tsitsipas claims his first Masters 1000 title, Mihaela Buzarnescu is the BJK Cup’s first marathon woman, and Rafael Nadal will try again in Barcelona.

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