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January 3rd, 2013

Murray Needs Three In Debut At Brisbane, Serena Stomps Stephens, Gets Azarenka Tonight; Tomic In Tune

Serena continues to win while Andy Murray struggled in his debut.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:54 am in Brisbane, Doha, Exhibitions | 49 Comments »

January 1st, 2013

David Ferrer: Rafa Doesn’t Have Pain In His Knees Anymore

David Ferrer just spoke to Rafael Nadal and he says Rafa’s knee are pain-free.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:47 am in 2013 Season, Doha | 121 Comments »

November 25th, 2012

Rafael Nadal Confirmed To Play In Doha

The Doha tournament has confirmed Rafael Nadal’s appearance at the January 2013 event.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:44 pm in Doha | 20 Comments »

February 19th, 2012

Federer v Del Potro For Rotterdam Title; Raonic Returns To San Jose Final

Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro meet for the Rotterdam indoor title on Sunday.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:15 am in Doha, San Jose | 125 Comments »

February 18th, 2012

Roddick Upset; Scary Del Potro Blasts Berdych in Rotterdam, Awaits Federer?

Andy Roddick is upset while in Rotterdam Juan Martin Del Potro is looking scary good.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:40 am in Doha, San Jose | 118 Comments »

February 16th, 2012

Roddick Nearly Tumbles Out Of San Jose; Federer Wins; Caroline Continues To Crumble

Andy Roddick turns his ankle in San Jose but gets a win.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:28 am in Doha, San Jose | 49 Comments »

January 6th, 2012

Murray Tackles Tomic In Brisbane; It’s All French After Federer, Nadal Exit Doha

Andy Murray and Bernard Tomic meet in an intriguing semifinal at Brisbane tonight.

Posted by Staff @ 11:07 pm in Brisbane, Doha | 72 Comments »

January 5th, 2012

Uh Oh, Does Roger Federer Have A Bad Back?

Roger Federer won today in three sets over Andrea Seppi in the Doha quarterfinals. But the news isn’t all good. According to Swiss journalist Rene Stauffer (who also wrote a book about Roger), Federer was suffering from a bad back today that very nearly prevented him from even taking the court. Stauffer tweeted: “Federer has […]

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 3:12 pm in Doha | 101 Comments »

January 5th, 2012

Federer, Nadal Surge In Doha; Murray Limps But Survives In Brisbane

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal got their games into high gear today in Doha.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:34 am in Brisbane, Doha | 32 Comments »

January 3rd, 2012

Rafael Nadal: My Shoulder Is Much Better; Changing Racquets Is A Risk

Rafael Nadal says his shoulder is feeling better, but admits his racquet change could pose problems early in the season.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 5:12 pm in Doha | 11 Comments »

January 3rd, 2012

Roger Federer: I Promise You I Had A Lot Of Injury Pain In My Career, But I Just Go With It

Roger Federer speaks to the press in Doha.

Posted by Staff @ 10:10 am in 2012 Season, Doha | 73 Comments »

January 2nd, 2012

Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal Play Some Bro-Mantic Tennis By Candlelight [Video]

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal hit some ball by candlelight.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 5:53 pm in Doha, Videos | 20 Comments »

January 7th, 2011

Davydenko Dumps Ailing Rafa, Meets Federer for Doha Title; Roddick, Soderling Nearing Brisbane Collision

Nikolay Dayvdenko won for the 6th time against Rafael Nadal spoiling a chance at a Federer-Nadal Doha final.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 6:45 pm in Brisbane, Doha | 127 Comments »

January 6th, 2011

Roddick Impressive; A Federer-Nadal Final Ahead in Doha?

Andy Roddick is off to a fast start in Brisbane. So too are Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in Doha.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:11 pm in Brisbane, Doha | 109 Comments »

January 5th, 2011

Rafael Nadal on Illness in Doha: “I Am Taking Anti-Inflammatories, I Am Taking Antibiotics”

Rafael Nadal is suffering from a fever.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:24 pm in Doha | 66 Comments »