After Jelena Ostapenko‘s loss in the first round, and even bigger upset in the women’s draw: Elina Svitolina surprising loss to Mihaela Buzarnescu, who had never won a Grand Slam match before this week!

“Today, really, I was off and couldn’t find my rhythm, my game. I was really struggling. On the other hand, she was playing great tennis. She was really, really on the ball.”

It’s another Grand Slam disappointment for the world number 4, beaten by Elise Mertens in the quaterfinals in Australia earlier this year.

Rafa Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev on the men’s side, Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina and Kristina Mladenovic on the women’s side have dominated the clay court season; while world number ones Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber appeared in big trouble. Here’s our recap of who won what.

Men

Marrakech: Borna Coric

Runner-up in Marrakech last year, Borna Coric came back from the brink, saved 5 match points to overcome Philip Kohlschreiber and capture his maiden ATP title.

@bornacoric saves five m.p. (!) to beat #Kohlschreiber 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5 and win the Grand Prix Hassan II title, his maiden #ATP ?! #tennis #Marrakech #Coric ?: Ouarrak Abdessamiaa

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Monte Carlo: Rafael Nadal

Rafa‘s reign in Monte Carlo continues: he defeated fellow Spaniard Ramos-Vinolas, who stunned Andy Murray en route to his maiden Masters 1000 final. With that victory, Nadal became the first man in the Open Era to win 10 titles at a tournament, and the first to win 50 clay-court titless, surpassing Guillermo Vilas (49).

@rafaelnadal beats Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-3 for his 10th @montecarlorolexmastersofficial ?, his record-breaking 50th clay-court ? and his 29th #ATPMasters1000 ?! #tennis #MCRolexMasters #Nadal ?: Getty Images

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A few players signed new clothing deals during the off season, the most notable is Tomas Berdych who switched from H&M to adidas. Does that mean no more wacky outfits for Tomas? I’m eager to know if the Swedish brand will sign another player or stop the experiment there.

Lacoste has lost 3 top players: John Isner signed with Fila, David Goffin joined asics, and although nothing has been announced yet, it seems Timea Bacsinszky moved to asics too.

Another new asics recruit is Julia Goerges, who left Fila.

And Elina Svitolina – a previous ellesse ambassador – announced her signing with Nike on Instagram:

Hello @nike

Une photo publiée par Elina Svitolina?? (@elisvitolina) le 1 Janv. 2016 à 18h19 PST

ellesse announced last week they signed Monica Puig and Feliciano Lopez as brand ambassadors.

We're also pleased to announce that @monicaace93 will be joining team ellesse in 2015. #TogetherWePlay

Une publication partagée par ellesse (@ellesse) le 1 Janv. 2015 à 2h02 PST

 

Delighted to welcome @felilopezoficial to team ellesse for 2015. #TogetherWePlay

Une publication partagée par ellesse (@ellesse) le 1 Janv. 2015 à 1h59 PST

Other ellesse ambassadors include Elina Svitolina, Tommy Haas and Pat Cash.
In the past, tennis legends Chris Evert, Guillermo Vilas and Boris Becker rocked ellesse on and off the courts.

Read more on ellesse history here.

Sara Errani:

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova:

Lucie Safarova:

Jurgen Melzer:

Kimiko Date:

Taylor Townsend:

Flavia Pennetta:

Gael Monfils:

Elina Svitolina:

Martina Hingis:

Photo credit: Peg

More reports from Cincinnati:
On the way to the Western & Southern Open
The Western & Southern Open main draw party
Friday evening at Lindner Family Tennis Center
Seeking relief from the heat
Proximity
Interviews and Press Conferences
The Mixed Zone
Stars and Flowers
Players at practice