2016 Monte Carlo Masters Proving the Veterans Still Dominate the ATP Tour

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Published: April 15, 2016

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As the 2016 Monte Carlo Masters heads into the final rounds, familiar superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have already buried their disappointments in Miami. Along with Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka, they have been a “forgotten foursome” for most of the southern U.S. swing.

These veteran stars were a bust at Miami with only one win in four combined matches. (Federer was unable to play.) No longer shining with their glorious play, they were slipping over the horizon.

Recent tennis headlines have looked more to the future, courting the progress of young players. Meanwhile No. 1 Novak Djokovic continues his world conquest as the other veterans try to pick their way through the rubble.

Then Djokovic inexplicably lost. For the surviving draw, it’s an opportunity as vast as the Mediterranean Sea that splashes into Monte Carlo Country Club.



The proud legends have roared back, perhaps more inspired to take advantage of their chance to grab a huge title without the dominating Serb to block their paths. There is plenty of rejuvenated fight with a valuable prize awaiting a victor.

Even Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils have got in on the act, and veteran Spanish "lucky loser" Marcel Granollers has filled in nicely for David Ferrer as the eighth man. Only New World newbie Milos Raonic is still alive and kicking by the quarterfinals.



 

Miami Flash

Some of the more talented younger players had a great tournament at the Miami Masters. Lost Generation members David Goffin, Raonic, Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori all had notable moments or deep runs. Next Generation aspirants like Dominic Thiem, Nick Kyrgios, Borna Coric and Alexander Zverev continued to impact the Masters 1000 draw.

Of course, that was in the New World on hard courts, which are supposed to be fast like the way that young players are br...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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