March 29th, 2012
Nadal Wins Over Tsonga, Drunken Fans at Sony Miami
Rafael Nadal outlasted Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the late nightcap to Wednesday play at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
Tsonga looked completely out of sorts in the first set before rallying to win the second, when Rafa failed to serve it out at 5-4, and stretch Nadal in the third, forcing the Spaniard into an extended final game with multiple deuces before clinching it in front of a raucous drunken Miami crowd.
Nadal will next face No. 4 …
Posted by Staff @ 12:28 am in Miami | 100 Comments »
March 28th, 2012
Rafael Nadal Discusses Resignation From ATP Player Council
The rumors are true. Rafael Nadal confirmed yesterday that he has resigned as the vice president from the ATP Player Council. Nadal, who’s been in the middle of several issues of late, said he no longer give a full effort to the position.
“I have been there for a couple of years,” Nadal said. “I really don’t know how to do things without put my 100%. So if I go to play golf, I try my best in every moment. If …
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 1:27 pm in ATP | 103 Comments »
March 28th, 2012
Novak Djokovic: “I’m Waking Up Every Morning Knowing That I Love This Sport”
With the Williams sisters, Roger Federer and Andy Roddick stealing the headlines so far at the Sony Ericsson Open Miami, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been quietly going about his business in South Florida.
The Serb has yet to lose a set after a fourth round win yesterday over Richard Gasquet. And despite the pressures of having to defend points off his incredible 2011 start, Novak is in excellent spirits.
“I feel physically I’m fresh, fit,” Djokovic said. “Mentally I’m always …
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:54 pm in Miami | 5 Comments »
March 28th, 2012
Caroline Wozniacki took her father’s words to heart last night scoring one of her biggest wins of her her young career. In the Sony Ericsson Open Miami quarterfinals, Wozniacki surprisised the 5-time tournament champion Serena Williams 64, 64.
The usually defensive Wozniacki dictated play with her backhand and even matched Serena in aces.
“For me to go out and win against her, I have lost the three previous times,” Wozniacki said. “I thought I played a very good match out there. …
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:36 pm in Miami | 6 Comments »
March 28th, 2012
Andy Murray: It’s Been Very Beneficial Having Lendl Around, I’ve Learned A Lot Already
Andy Murray says his coaching change to Ivan Lendl in 2012 has been paying off. Murray talked about Lendl’s influence after a straight set win yesterday over Gilles Simon at the Sony Ericsson Open Miami.
“It’s been very beneficial having him around the last few months,” Murray said. “I’ve learned a lot already, and hopefully will keep learning.
“He was very good at, I guess, kind of putting himself in my head and seeing how I was seeing things. He asked a …
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:22 pm in Miami | 4 Comments »
March 27th, 2012
What a difference 24 hours makes in Miami. Monday night Andy Roddick blitzed nemesis Roger Federer for one of his best career wins and halted a ranking death spiral. This evening, just the opposite. A listless Roddick had virtually nothing to offer Juan Monaco in a deflating 7-5, 6-0 loss in the fourth round of the Miami Tennis Masters.
Roddick started strong, though defensively, yanking the Argentine around the court to secure early break to go up 4-3. But that was …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:39 pm in Miami | 204 Comments »
March 27th, 2012
In one of his biggest wins of this decade, Andy Roddick shocked the hot-handed Roger Federer last night at the Sony Ericsson Open 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 in the third round. Roddick, who had been mired in a slump all season, rallied late in the match behind a power surge to stun the Swiss.
Roddick was just 2-21 career against Federer entering the match. But Roddick secured his second win against Federer in Miami - he also …
Posted by Staff @ 11:56 am in Miami | 6 Comments »
March 27th, 2012
Roger Federer’s 16-match winning ended last night to the hands of American former No. 1 Andy Roddick. In an electric night match at the Sony Ericsson Open, Roddick rallied to beat his rival 7-6, 1-6, 6-4.
Federer, who had won his last three tournaments, was seeking a rare Indian Well-Miami double. It was also only Roger’s third loss since the US Open and his earliest exit at a tournament since last summer.
His post-match presser:
Q. Do you …
Posted by Staff @ 11:43 am in Miami | 16 Comments »
March 26th, 2012
Roddick Revs Up Forehand, Stuns Federer In Miami; Azarenka Escapes; Djokovic, Nadal, Serena Tuesday
As I said at the start of the tournament, I thought something or someone would get Roger Federer. Turns out it was Andy Roddick, circa 2003 Roddick.
Playing like it was turn back the clock night, Roddick stunned a red-hot Roger 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 in the third round at the Miami Tennis Masters. Roddick had won just twice in 23 career attempts against the Swiss, but this marked his second win over Federer in South Florida and one of …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:58 pm in Miami | 157 Comments »
March 25th, 2012
Novak Djokovic On 60 Minutes [Video]
Here’s the full video segment of Novak Djokovic’s appearance on CBS’s “60 Minutes” which aired earlier today. In the 15-minute feature the World No. 1 discusses his upbringing, his relationship with mentor Jelena Gencic, the importance of his Wimbledon title, his role as a hero in Serbia and why he no longer does imitations.
Bob Simon did the reporting and as usual with 60 Minutes it’s a top quality piece.
Djokovic …
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:07 pm in Miami, Videos | 27 Comments »