Nick Kyrgios Gets Bored During Matches
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 27th, 2019 @ 9:56 pm
Nick Kyrgios is never a loss for words or controversy. Yesterday, during a 3-set loss to Borna Coric in Miami, the Australian got a point penalty late in the match for something he said to a fan, and that followed his usual antics.
Afterward, he admitted he sometimes can’t fully engage in the match.
“Kind of got a little bored in the second set, like my concentration just started veering off,” Kyrgios …
Novak Djokovic Is Having Off Court Issues
Posted by Tom Gainey on March 27th, 2019 @ 9:43 pm
Following another tough, early exit at a Masters in March, Novak Djokovic revealed off court issues are currently affecting the Serb.
“There is always a lot happening in my life,” Djokovic said after losing to Roberto Bautista Agut.
“Just had way too many things off the court. I guess that affected me a little bit on the court. I didn’t feel my best health-wise, as well, in Indian Wells and here. …
Kvitova KO’d By Barty In Miami; Halep, Pliskova Wed. QF Favorites
Posted by Staff on March 27th, 2019 @ 11:40 am
The women’s draw in Miami lost yet another Top 10 seed on Tuesday as Ash Barty knocked out Petra Kvitova 7-6(60, 3-6, 6-2 to reach her biggest tournament semifinal.
After a tight first set, Kvitova has roared back to take the second. But the Czech appeared to be in distress over her breathing in the third – she struggles with asthma – and Barty was too strong and she collected her …
Djokovic Bounced Out Of Miami By Bautista Agut; Federer-Medvedev Rain Delayed
Posted by Staff on March 27th, 2019 @ 11:29 am
Novak Djokovic’s struggles in March and against Roberto Bautista Agut continued Tuesday in Miami. The 6-time champion was bounced by the Spaniard 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round, his fourth straight early exit in Masters play in March.
It was also his third straight defeat on hard courts to the Spaniard.
Djokovic, though, was in complete control of the match early on, winning seven of the first eight games. Rain delays …
Haleps Hands Venus A Loss In Miami, Andreescu Retires; QFs Begin Tuesday
Posted by Staff on March 26th, 2019 @ 9:19 am
Simona Halep upended Venus Williams four a fourth straight time Monday Miami, besting the 7-time Slam winners 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Halep led early and was never threatened by the former Miami champion.
“In previous matches she hit the ball very strong, and also the serve today was a little bit different,” Halep said. “At one point she was playing very high, and it was not easy. But I …
Djokovic, Federer v Medvedev Today At Miami; Ferrer Out
Posted by Staff on March 26th, 2019 @ 9:06 am
After days of upsets, things went more according to form in the men’s draw at the Miami Open on Monday, with just one minor upset.
Three-time champion Roger Federer had his way with Serb Filip Krajinovic in a 7-5, 6-3 victory.
“I thought I served very well, because Filip can return very well, especially on second serve,” Federer said. “I know I could feel the pressure maybe, to some extent, if …
Djokovic Advances In Miami; Federer, Ferrer v Tiafoe Monday
Posted by Staff on March 25th, 2019 @ 10:28 am
Novak Djokovic wasn’t at his top level but got through to the fourth round in Miami with a tough 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 win over Federico Delbonis late Sunday afternoon.
The Serb, who is seeking a seventh Miami crown, led by 5-2 in the first set and was also up a break early in the second, and at times was clearly not pleased with his play and his mental state.
“To be honest, …
Defending Champ Stephens Out Of Miami; Venus Wins, Will Meet Halep Today
Posted by Staff on March 25th, 2019 @ 10:07 am
The upsets at the Miami Open continued on Sunday with the ousting of defending champion Sloane Stephens who fell in the evening to mother Tatjana Maria 6-3, 6-2. It was one of the German’s biggest career wins.
“I could not be happier right now,” Maria told the crowd. “I think I played at home, because I live here. It was helping me a lot. My family, everybody’s here, my friends and …
Federer Overcomes Albot In Miami Opener, Ferrer Foils Zverev; Djokovic Returns
Posted by Staff on March 24th, 2019 @ 9:12 am
Three-time champion Roger Federer was made to work hard in his opener in Miami on Saturday. The Swiss was broken immediately by unheralded qualifier Radu Albot who hung on take the opening set in front of a stunned Hard Rock crowd.
A year ago it was Thanasi Kokkinakis stunning Federer, could it happen again?
Federer, who missed on break chances in the first, blew further chances mid-way in the second, but …
Serena Withdraws, Osaka Upset At Miami; Venus Faces Kasatkina Sunday
Posted by Staff on March 24th, 2019 @ 8:52 am
Two of the tournament favorites left Miami Saturday. Eight-time champion Serena Williams, who wasn’t scheduled to play, withdrew from the event citing a knee injury.
“I am disappointed to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a left knee injury,” the 37-year-old Serena said in a statement. “It was an amazing experience to play at the Hard Rock Stadium this year and would like to thank the Miami Open for putting …
Former Champions Djokovic, Isner Open Miami With Wins, Thiem Upset; Federer, Zverev Today
Posted by Staff on March 23rd, 2019 @ 12:18 pm
Novak Djokovic began his campaign for a seventh Miami title Friday beating Bernard Tomic 7-6(2), 6-2. The Aussie who one lost in Miami in under 30 minutes, actually led Djokovic early with a break.
“He doesn’t give you much rhythm at all. Every ball is different. He can play equally well in the court and far behind the baseline, slows down the pace. He just has a very unconventional shot. Kind …
Serena, Venus Miami Winners, Svitolina Upset; Kerber v Andreescu Sat.
Posted by Staff on March 23rd, 2019 @ 11:58 am
The sisters Serena and Venus Williams have combined to win their home event of Miami 11 times, and Friday they continued on their way to another.
Serena struggled in a poor second set but otherwise made it through against Swede Rebecca Peterson 6-3, 1-6, 6-1.
“I’m not really thinking about my match too much today. I wasn’t really happy with my performance. I had to take a lot of time off the …
Ferrer Wins In Miami Farewell; Djokovic, Theim Today
Posted by Staff on March 22nd, 2019 @ 11:44 am
Less than two months from officially retiring from the sport, David Ferrer is still winning matches, and beating good players on hard courts! Last night, playing in his final Miami Open, where he made the final in 2013, Ferrer blew out American Sam Querrey 6-3, 6-2.
“I enjoyed it a lot. It’s Miami, a lot of people have supported me all these years. For me, it’s a great experience to play …
Venus, Kvitova, Andreescu Among Thursday Miami Winners; Osaka, Serena Friday
Posted by Staff on March 22nd, 2019 @ 11:31 am
On a full day of play Thursday in Miami, several of the tournament favorites opened with wins in the women’s draw.
Three-time champion and local South Florida native Venus Williams advanced in her opener over Slovenia’s Dalila Jakupovic 7-5, 6-3.
The 38-year-old Venus was down a break three times in the first set.
“Growing up in my home we weren’t allowed to be weak, so it just wasn’t an option,” Williams said. …
Azarenka Outlasts Cibulkova In Miami Hard Rock Opener; Venus, Ferrer In Action Thurs.
Posted by Staff on March 21st, 2019 @ 10:46 am
Victoria Azarenka became the first player to win a match at the new Hard Rock Stadium at the Miami Open. The 3-time champion outlasted former semifinalist Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
“Even though we know each other pretty well, I feel that we haven’t played in a few years,” Azarenka said. “I feel the last time was actually in Miami but five years ago or so.
“She’s a very dangerous opponent, because …