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December 1st, 2013

What’s Roger Federer Been Doing? Driving To Practice That’s What!

After a post-US Open rebound, Roger Federer already practicing for 2014.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 4:56 pm in 2014 Season | 47 Comments »

December 1st, 2013

Vera Zvonareva Is Practicing Again, Hopes To Play WTA Shenzhen At End Of Month

Vera Zvonareva hopes to return to tennis in about a month.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 4:20 pm in 2014 Season | 2 Comments »

December 1st, 2013

Rafael Nadal’s Early 2014 Schedule Includes Miami

Rafael Nadal will return to Miami next year.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 3:39 pm in 2014 Season | 43 Comments »

November 21st, 2013

New Coaches: Sharapova Hires Groeneveld, Stephens Trials Annacone

Maria Sharapova and Sloane Stephens both hired new coaches this week.

Posted by Staff @ 3:53 pm in 2014 Season, Coaching | 9 Comments »

November 21st, 2013

Andy Murray Has Returned To Practice, But He Can’t Feel His Legs Now!

Andy Murray has returned to practice.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:22 am in 2014 Season | 24 Comments »

November 20th, 2013

Dear New ATP Chief Chris Kermode, Here’s The Only Thing You Have To Do

The ATP has hired its new Executive Chairman, his name is Chris Kermode.

Posted by Staff @ 12:58 pm in 2014 Season, ATP | 8 Comments »

November 19th, 2013

Bernard Tomic: Once The Federers, Nadals, Djokovics Are Gone, I’ll Have A Chance To Dominate

Bernard Tomic says he’s ready to take over once the currents greats are gone.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:06 am in 2014 Season | 33 Comments »

November 19th, 2013

Rafael Nadal Finishes No. 1, Ahead Of No. 2 Djokovic By 770 Ranking Points

Rafael Nadal finished 2013 as the No. 1 ranked player, but No. 2 Novak Djokovic could regain the top spot by Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 9:21 am in 2014 Season, No. 1 ranking | 155 Comments »

November 18th, 2013

Is Nick Kyrgios The Next Tennis Star? He Hopes So

In addtion to Bernard Tomic, Australia also has emerging talent Nick Kyrgios.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:18 am in 2014 Season | 5 Comments »

November 13th, 2013

Poll: Who’s More Likely To Finish 2014 No. 1, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic?

Who’ll finish 2014 No. 1, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic?

Posted by Staff @ 7:04 pm in 2014 Season, Polls | 115 Comments »

November 12th, 2013

Novak Djokovic: With This Confidence, Hopefully I Can Challenge Rafa At Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic wants the French Open next year, will his recent success get him over the top?

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:31 am in 2014 Season, ATP Finals | 44 Comments »

November 10th, 2013

Roger Federer: Next Year I’d Like To Win At Least 5 Titles, My Ranking Is Secondary

Roger Federer said a successful 2014 would be winning five titles.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 2:16 pm in 2014 Season, ATP Finals | 33 Comments »

October 26th, 2013

Fresh Federer Faces Del Potro In 2012 Basel Title Rematch; Ferrer In Valencia Final

Roger Federer will face Juan Martin Del Potro in the rematch of their 2012 Basel final.

Posted by Staff @ 6:53 pm in 2014 Season | 115 Comments »

October 22nd, 2013

Berdych, Wawrinka Bomb Out Of Basel, Federer In Action Wednesday; Gulbis v Isner In Valencia

Tomas Berdych and Stanislas Wawrinka were both upset Tuesday in Basel. Roger Federer returns on Wednesday.

Posted by Staff @ 11:57 pm in 2014 Season | 28 Comments »

October 17th, 2013

Andy Murray Will Play Acapulco For The First Time Next February

Andy Murray has signed up to play in Acapulco.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:59 am in 2014 Season | 5 Comments »