ATP St. Petersburg, Russia

"That cold-blooded feeling is finally back": Taylor Fritz regains former on-court mentality

"That cold-blooded feeling is finally back": Taylor Fritz regains former on-court mentality

The 24-year-old American, coming off a runner-up showing in St. Petersburg, says returning to the mindset he held as a teenager has contributed to his recent successes.

By Kamakshi Tandon Nov 01, 2021
Botic Van de Zandschulp stuns Andrey Rublev in St. Petersburg quarters

Botic Van de Zandschulp stuns Andrey Rublev in St. Petersburg quarters

The Dutch qualifier upset the defending champion, 6-3, 6-4.

By Associated Press Oct 29, 2021
On his 24th birthday, Taylor Fritz beats pal Tommy Paul in St. Petersburg Open second round

On his 24th birthday, Taylor Fritz beats pal Tommy Paul in St. Petersburg Open second round

"It's never easy playing against a really close friend," the fifth seed said Thursday.

By Associated Press Oct 28, 2021
Andrey Rublev, Denis Shapovalov move through to St. Petersburg quarterfinals

Andrey Rublev, Denis Shapovalov move through to St. Petersburg quarterfinals

Home favorite Rublev posted a 6-4, 6-4 win over Ilya Ivashka of Belarus, while the Canadian rallied from a set down to beat Pablo Andujar.

By Associated Press Oct 27, 2021
Emerging from reflective quarantine, Dinara Safina eyeing next chapter

Emerging from reflective quarantine, Dinara Safina eyeing next chapter

The former world No. 1 looks back on a lockdown that let her face down old demons, and find peace as she prepares to begin coaching.

By David Kane Mar 19, 2021
Week in Preview: Thiem leads Dubai field; Stephens returns in Acapulco

Week in Preview: Thiem leads Dubai field; Stephens returns in Acapulco

Before we get to the 1000-level event in Miami, we have three 500s, in Dubai, Acapulco and St. Petersburg, to watch this week.

By Steve Tignor Mar 14, 2021
Ranking Reaction: With fourth title, red-hot Andrey Rublev up to No. 8

Ranking Reaction: With fourth title, red-hot Andrey Rublev up to No. 8

Laslo Djere, who won the 250-level clay-court event in Sardinia—surged from No. 74 to No. 53.

By John Berkok Oct 19, 2020
Rublev ties Djokovic for most titles in 2020; Zverev soars in Cologne

Rublev ties Djokovic for most titles in 2020; Zverev soars in Cologne

The Russian beat Borna Coric to win the equal-biggest title of his career in St. Petersburg. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev won his first title of the year in Cologne, Laslo Djere came through in Sardinia and Coco Gauff qualified in Ostrava.

By John Berkok Oct 18, 2020
Winning homecomings: Zverev and Rublev pick up titles on home soil

Winning homecomings: Zverev and Rublev pick up titles on home soil

Alexander Zverev put the past behind him with his first title of 2020 in Cologne. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev kept a breakout season going by hoisting his fourth trophy, in St. Petersburg.

By Steve Tignor Oct 18, 2020
Rublev, Zverev reach finals in St. Petersburg, Cologne

Rublev, Zverev reach finals in St. Petersburg, Cologne

The No. 10-ranked Russian is a win away from his fourth ATP title of the year, while the No. 7-ranked German is closing in on his first of 2020. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff won her first qualifying match in Ostrava, in the Czech Republic.

By John Berkok Oct 17, 2020
Reports: Sam Querrey flees Russia in private jet after positive tests

Reports: Sam Querrey flees Russia in private jet after positive tests

The American wouldn't open his hotel room door for local health authorities, and broke rules by leaving the country, says St. Petersburg tournament officials

By Kamakshi Tandon Oct 15, 2020
Opelka ousts Medvedev in St. Petersburg; Zverev takes Cologne opener

Opelka ousts Medvedev in St. Petersburg; Zverev takes Cologne opener

A day after Sardinia's top seed Fabio Fognini was withdrawn as a result of testing positive for COVID-19, Daniil Medvedev, the No. 1 seed in St. Petersburg, saw his title defense come to a crashing halt on Thursday.

Oct 15, 2020