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Andy Murray Sliding Into The New Year

Posted by Tom Gainey on December 20th, 2019 @ 10:13 pm

Andy Murray missed a two-week training block in Miami this month due to a groin injury, but is back getting ready for 2020.

Today, the Scot posted a video of his work out on the slide board, doing exercises common to speed skaters. Of course they apply to Murray who is returning from hip surgery 11 months ago and a recent going issue.

Murray was not ranked high enough (around No. 125) …

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Roger Federer Named GQ’s Most Stylish Man Of Decade

Posted by Tom Gainey on December 20th, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

The people have voted! Roger Federer added another honor to his long list of awards today as GQ named the Swiss the most stylish man of the decade.

Federer got through a 16-draw with the help of the public who voted the 38-year-old over ASAP Rocky in the first round, Jonah Hill in the quarters, Harry Styles in the semis and then Timothee Chalamet in the final.

“Some of the guys …

2019 ATP Awards: Nadal, Federer, Italians Honored

Posted by Staff on December 19th, 2019 @ 12:04 pm

The ATP awards for the 2019 season were announced today, and the names are familiar

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the Bryans, Bob and Mike, all collected honors.

Nadal took home awards for ATP No. 1 and Sportsmanship.

Federer grabbed the Fan Favorite honor for a 17th straight time. The Bryans nabbed their 14th in that category.

Breakout Italians Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner won Most Improved and Newcomer, respectively.

And Andy Murray …

Roger Federer Meets 107-Year-Old Fan During Latin America Tour [Video]

Posted by Tom Gainey on December 19th, 2019 @ 10:44 am

The GOAT Roger Federer met with a GOAT of his fan club, 107-year-old woman named Dorothea during his Latin America exo swing.

The meeting was captured in a just-released ESPN documentary on the Swiss star, “Everywhere is Home”.

Here’s more from the documentary:

Federer was joined by Alexander Zverev on the tour last month which took the …

Serena Williams Getting Ready For 2020 By Working Out With Mike Tyson [Video]

Posted by Tom Gainey on December 19th, 2019 @ 10:27 am

How better for Serena Williams to get ready for 2020 than by working out with legendary boxer Mike Tyson?

The two greats got together in Florida for some sparring, according to this drop from Tyson on his twitter.

In the video, Serena actually looks bigger than the former champ.

The 38-year-old Serena didn’t play a match after the US Open, but she looks fit and formidable in the video. Watch out!…

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Djokovic, Nadal Headline Abu Dhabi Exo

Posted by Tom Gainey on December 19th, 2019 @ 10:17 am

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are among the headliners at the Abu Dhabi exo this weekend. The event, which is usually the week before the season begins, is now pre-Christmas, but still boasts a strong line-up with Stefanos Tsitsipas, Hyeong Chung plus Russians Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev.

Tsitsipas already beat Rublev. He should now face Djokovic. Khachanov and Chung were already underway with the victor taking on Nadal tomorrow in …

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Spain Sweeps Canada For Sixth Davis Cup Title

Posted by Staff on November 24th, 2019 @ 11:00 pm

Four sets was all that were needed Sunday for Spain to sweep past Canada for the 2019 Davis Cup title. Under the new format, the ties this week were reduced to just three best-of-3 set matches, and in Madrid it was the veteran Spaniards winning both singles to clinch their sixth Davis Cup crown.

Playing with a heavy heart following the recent death of his father, Roberto Bautista Agut defeated Felix …

Nadal Leads Spain Into Davis Cup Final Against Surprising Canada

Posted by Staff on November 23rd, 2019 @ 9:50 pm

Playing in front of his home fans in Madrid, Rafael Nadal hasn’t disappointed this week and today he helped Spain reached the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 win over Great Britain.

After Kyle Edmund upended Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 7-6(3), Nadal took the court and thumped Dan Evans 6-4, 6-0.

Then Lopez and Nadal teamed to win the doubles over Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski 7-6, 7-6.

“This competition is dramatic and with …

Nadal, Djokovic Lead Their Countries In Davis Cup QFs

Posted by Staff on November 21st, 2019 @ 8:37 pm

Host favorite Spain along with Serbia, Great Britain and Australia all advanced to the Davis Cup quarterfinals.

Led by Rafael Nadal, Spain won both their ties finishing 5-1 in rubbers. Spain will now take on Argentina who will put Diego Schwartzman against Nadal in Madrid. Rafa won all 3 of his rubbers.

Spain has never lost to Argentina in the Davis Cup.

Novak Djokovic won both his matches to get Serbia into the …

Canada Upsets Italy, Russians Win; Nadal Today In Davis Cup

Posted by Staff on November 19th, 2019 @ 10:51 am

The newly revamped Davis Cup finals got underway yesterday in Madrid, Spain. Led by Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev, Russia blew past Croatia 3-0.

“When you play, not only for yourself but your country, you need to give extra toughness and extra fight,” Khachanov said. “It was a tough match, it was a solid match from both of us. First time playing here in Madrid on hard court, opening match, extra …

Davis Cup Final: Djokovic, Nadal, Murray Among The Stars Playing This Week In Madrid

Posted by Staff on November 18th, 2019 @ 12:09 pm

The new Davis Cup opens Monday in Madrid with three ties already underway in the Spanish capital.

The revamped World Cup-style format features 18 countries split into six groups. Each country will play three ties from Monday through Thursday.

The six group winners plus the next two best countries move to Friday’s quarterfinal knockout round.

The semifinals will be Saturday with the final on Sunday.

The tie will consist of two singles matches and …

Tsitsipas Tops Thiem In A Thriller For ATP Finals Title

Posted by Staff on November 17th, 2019 @ 11:21 pm

Dominic Thiem came back from a break down in the third and from 4-1 down in the final set breaker, but it wasn’t enough as Stefanos Tsitsipas would not be denied in a thrilling 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-6(4) to capture the ATP Finals title in London.

Thiem had the early control of the match — last official ATP match this decade — grabbing an early break but Tsitsipas came back to force …

Tsitsipas Too Good For Federer, Will Meet Thiem For ATP Finals Title; Who’s The Pick?

Posted by Sean Randall on November 16th, 2019 @ 11:51 pm

Two players who I didn’t even have making the semifinals are in the title match of the ATP Finals on Sunday. The last tournament of the 2019 season will feature Dominic Thiem taking on Stefanos Tsitsipas after both enjoyed comfortable straight set wins today.

Tsitsipas, who beat Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev during his round robin week, got over once again on Roger Federer. A day after falling in …

Nadal Beats Tsitsipas At ATP Finals, But Comes Up Short In SF Bid; Zverev Makes Last 4

Posted by Staff on November 15th, 2019 @ 8:26 pm

A day after clinching the year-end No. 1 ranking, Rafael Nadal came up with a strong performance beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5 on the final day of round robin play at the ATP Finals in London.

Nadal needed the win to stay alive in the semifinal race, but later was eliminated when Alexander Zverev swept away Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6(4) to earn the final spot.

“Preparations have …

Flawless Federer Eliminates Djokovic From ATP Finals; Nadal Finishes No. 1

Posted by Staff on November 14th, 2019 @ 7:44 pm

In the match of the round robin, Roger Federer turned back the clock displaying some of his best tennis in a convincing 6-4, 6-3 victory over tournament favorite Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals.

Federer broke Djokovic early in the first, then rode his serve and lethal backhand to a quick opening set win.

Djokovic saved early break points in the second, but just couldn’t find the mark during the match …