Rafael Nadal Hilariously Bumped His Head In The Tunnel At Wimbledon [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 11th, 2017 @ 10:33 am
It was a sad finish for Rafael Nadal yesterday after getting stunned in five sets by Gilles Muller 15-13 in the fifth. But before the match, there was a lighter moment involving the Spaniard.
While waiting in the hallway of Court 1, Nadal did his customary pre-match warm-up jumps. Except Nadal, perhaps not being accustomed to being in Court 1, hit his head on the top of the door way! You …
Nadal Shocked, Djokovic Delayed in Monday Wimbledon R16 Matches
Posted by Staff on July 10th, 2017 @ 8:53 pm
Luxembourg’s favorite son and No. 16 seed Gilles Muller stunned No. 4 seed Rafael Nadal for the biggest upset at Wimbledon on Monday, outlasting the Spaniard in a five-hour battle 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13.
“Definitely the biggest win,” said Muller, who beat a teenaged Nadal 12 years ago at Wimbledon. “Playing one of the guys who is dominating tennis again this year.”
Muller will next face No. 7 Marin Cilic, who …
Kerber, Woz Upset; Halep Eyes No. 1 in Quarterfinals at Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on July 10th, 2017 @ 8:49 pm
Upsets abounded on Monday at Wimbledon as the world No. 1 and No. 5 seeds were upended at the All England Club, paving the way for a new No. 1.
Former runner-up and No. 14 seed Garbine Muguruza claimed the biggest scalp, taking down No. 1 seed Angelique Kerber 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
“For me, I’m still looking forward to the next months,” said Kerber, who will now lose the No. 1 ranking …
Federer v Dimitrov, Raonic v Zverev; Azarenka v Halep; Wimbledon Monday Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on July 9th, 2017 @ 6:08 pm
The so-called “Best Day in Tennis” takes place Monday at Wimbledon. While the schedule is loaded with all 32 players left in the men’s and women’s draws, it can be the most “Annoying Day in Tennis” because you can’t possibly watch everything!
And there’s a lot to see. And instead of just men, I’ll just run through all 16!
CENTER COURT (1pm)
Ana Konjuh (CRO) [27] v Venus Williams (USA) [10]: Venus is …
Led By Federer, Nadal And Djokovic, Big 4 Dominate Week One At Wimbledon
Posted by Sean Randall on July 9th, 2017 @ 5:41 pm
We have reached the midway point of the 2017 Wimbledon championships. The two words that stand out from week one on the men’s side: Big Four!
That’s because the Big 4 dominated the opening week once again. Together at the top of Wimbledon for the first time since 2014, the quartet in sum managed to drop just one set, that by Andy Murray Friday against Fabio Fognini.
Roger Federer looked sharp, though …
Favorites Federer, Amped Djokovic Advance Into Round of 16 at Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on July 8th, 2017 @ 4:49 pm
It was smooth sailing for the Top 10 seeds on Saturday at Wimbledon as all five in action won in straight sets to advance to some mouth-watering match-ups in the round of 16 on Monday.
“Big 4” members Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer looked sharp as the No. 2-seeded Serb doused the flame of streaking Ernests Gulbis 6-4, 6-1, 7-6(2), and the No. 3-seeded Swiss held off the aggressive game of …
Struggling Kerber Keeps on Winning at Wimbledon; Monday’s Round of 16 Set
Posted by Staff on July 8th, 2017 @ 4:09 pm
World No. 1 Angelique Kerber continues to look less than comfortable on the Wimbledon lawns, but continues to win as she earned a Sunday rest and a spot in the round of 16 come Monday at the All-England Club.
Down a set and a break, the German benefited from nerves by American opponent Shelby Rogers in a 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 victory.
“She was hitting the balls very hard,” Kerber said of the …
Rafa Wins, But In for Wet Monday?; Djokovic, Federer on Saturday at Wimbledon
Posted by Jeremy Davis on July 7th, 2017 @ 5:21 pm
Unseeded Benoit Paire on Friday defeated Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-3.
Not the most exciting news, until you consider the explosive French up-and-comer next faces world No. 1 Andy Murray, who hasn’t exactly been lighting-up the Wimbledon lawns with confidence this week.
Murray for his part needed to come back and win the final five games against No. 28 seed Fabio Fognini to avoid a fifth set, eventually prevailing 6-2, 4-6, …
Venus Wins, to Face Upset-Maker Konjuh; Kerber On Court Saturday at Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on July 7th, 2017 @ 4:10 pm
A British hope, a five-time champion, the reigning French Open champion, a former No. 1, and a former world junior No. 1 made up the potpourri of winners on Friday at the All-England Club in an agreed-upon wide open field into the round of 16 at Wimbledon.
The No. 10 seed and five-time champion Venus Williams led the sentimental charge, defeating Japan’s rising star Naomi Osaka 7-6(3), 6-4, to set up …
Pliskova Upset, Kerber Does Not Inspire; Venus, Azarenka Up Friday at Wimbledon
Posted by Jeremy Davis on July 6th, 2017 @ 7:49 pm
Karolina Pliskova will reach No. 1 someday, and after a loss Thursday at the All-England Club it could still be during this Wimbledon fortnight.
The No. 3-seeded Czech was bounced from the All-England Club by unseeded Slovak Magdalena Rybarikova 3-6, 7-5, 6-2.
“For me the tournament is over,” said Pliskova, who will rise to No. 1 if Simona Halep doesn’t reach the semifinals or Angie Kerber doesn’t reach the final. “I’m not …
Federer Conquers Nerves; Murray, Nadal Up Friday at Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on July 6th, 2017 @ 7:03 pm
Two top seeds needed come-from-behind wins, while four lower seeds were ousted on Thursday at Wimbledon, where lead threats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer moved into the third round without losing a set.
The No. 2-seeded Djokovic beat Czech Adam Pavlasek 6-2, 6-2, 6-1, while a nervy Federer overcame some early difficulty to dismiss Serb Dusan Lajovic 7-6(0), 6-3, 6-2.
“I struggled early on,” Federer said. “I couldn’t get rid of the …
Murray Sharpens Up, Nadal Not Impressed by Next Opponent; Fed, Djokovic on Thursday at Wimbledon
Posted by Jeremy Davis on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:16 pm
Seeded players righted the ship on Wednesday at Wimbledon, where only one lower seed was shown the door and the Top 10 seeds all cruised into the third round amidst an ant invasion that had players swatting at air throughout the day.
World No. 1 Andy Murray led that charge, shutting down potential upset-maker and net-rusher Dustin Brown of Germany 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
“Certainly, the first two matches have been difficult to …
Kvitova Ousted, Ants Invade Wimbledon; Seeds to be Tested Thursday
Posted by Staff on July 5th, 2017 @ 10:13 pm
An invasion of flying ants, pissed off moms, and a comeback player’s fall marked Wednesday on the women’s side at Wimbledon, where six seeds were sent out of the singles draw.
The Brits had plenty to cheer about as No. 6 seed Johanna Konta outlasted Donna Vekic, a player she lost to earlier in the grasscourt season, 7-6(4), 4-6, 10-8, and wildcard Heather Watson ousted No. 18 seed Anastasija Sevastova 6-0, …
Bernard Tomic: I’m Bored During Matches, It’s Tough To Find Motivation Even At Wimbledon
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 5th, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Bad news for Bernard Tomic fans (if there are any). The controversial Australian is again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after telling the press at Wimbledon that he just isn’t interested in winning. The rant came after a 64, 63, 64 loss to Mischa Zverev. Tomic revealed that he felt “bored” at times during the loss and that he’s just lost interest in the sport.
Tomic is currently …