Milos Raonic: Winning The Canadian Open Would Be One Of The More Significant Achievements I’d Like To Reach
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:52 am
Following a quick win over American teen Jared Donaldson last night, Milos Raonic reiterated his importance on winning the Rogers Cup Canadian Open in Toronto, his hometown event.
“It’s definitely one of the more significant achievements I’d like to reach,” Raonic said. “It definitely has not only, it being this tournament, but it has a sentimental value through my childhood and this being the only tournament I attended as a spectator.
“So …
Venus Williams, Eugenie Bouchard KO’d Out Of Montreal; Russians Rise Up As A New Champion Will Be Crowned
Posted by Staff on July 29th, 2016 @ 1:26 am
Top attraction Venus Williams and Eugenie Bouchard were bounced from the Canadian Open Montreal Thursday.
A day after failing to serve at full power, Venus succumbed to 21-year-old Madison Keys but not without a fight. After looking like it was going to a blowout with Keys up 6-1, 3-1, Venus fought back to take the second but it wasn’t enough against the hungry youngster who won the match 6-1, 6-7(2), …
Djokovic-Berdych, Raonic-Monfils Friday In Canadian Open Toronto QFs; Americans Go 0-4
Posted by Staff on July 29th, 2016 @ 1:06 am
The quarterfinals at the Canadian Open Friday will feature a strong line-up of the Top 5 seeds in the event plus former Top 10s Kevin Anderson, Grigor Dimitrov and Gael Monfils.
Earlier today, on what was a largely uneventful day for the top players World No. 1 Novak Djokovic came from 0-2 down the second to ease past Radek Stepanek 6-2, 6-4.
The 3-time champion Djokovic has a date with Tomas Berdych …
Inspired Eugenie Bouchard Advances with Upset, Venus Lines Up Madison Keys at Rogers Cup
Posted by Staff on July 27th, 2016 @ 10:14 pm
Seven Top 10 seeds were in action on Wednesday at the Rogers Cup in Montreal, but only six moved into the second round as Slovak Kristina Kucova recorded the biggest upset of the day, knocking out No. 8-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
But the upset that mattered most to the homecountry Canadian fans was Eugenie Bouchard recording her second big win in as many days, rolling over No. …
Milos Raonic Left Alone; Novak Djokovic Djanky; Loaded Thursday In Toronto
Posted by Staff on July 27th, 2016 @ 10:05 pm
And then there was one.
No. 4 seed Milos Raonic became the only Canadian left in the Rogers Cup, otherwise known as the Canadian Open, as round 2 of the event was completed on Wednesday and four Canadians were shown the exit.
Grigor Dimitrov in the final night match ushered out Canadian teen sensation Denis Shapovalov, who in his opening round upset Nick Kyrgios, but the lanky Canuck could not hang with …
Roger Federer’s Agent: There Is No Doom And Gloom In Our Camp
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 27th, 2016 @ 11:00 am
Roger Federer’s announcement that he will miss the remainder of the 2016 season hit fans hard yesterday. But Federer’s agent, Tony Godsick, assured fans it’s not that bad.
“There is no gloom and doom in our camp,” Godsick told ESPN’s Greg Garber. “The decision was unfortunate, on the face, a bummer, but it was encouraging, too. It shows he still wants to get out there and give it a …
Rafael Nadal Had A Practice Session Today With Andy Murray [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 27th, 2016 @ 10:43 am
A day after Rafael Nadal was rumored to have skipped practice leading to speculation the Spaniard would not be ready for the Rio singles competition, Nadal was on the practice court today in Manacor hitting with Andy Murray.
I'm so happy to see that :)) pic.twitter.com/IaWVr7DLQV
— Ana C. (@Anuskafande) July 27, 2016
Nadal hasn’t played a match since a second round win over …
Eugenie Bouchard Survives Upset Bid In Montreal; Simona Halep Advances, Garbine Muguruza Withdraws
Posted by Staff on July 26th, 2016 @ 11:25 pm
Eugenie Bouchard collected one of her best wins of late edging fellow Grand Slam finalist Lucie Safarova 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(3) to win her second career match in her hometown of Montreal. After failing to convert three matchpoints in the 10th game, Bouchard fell behind 3-1 in the final set breaker before winning the last six points to take the match.
Bouchard then played doubles and after was unable to talk to …
Novak Djokovic Opens Play Wednesday In Toronto; Wawrinka, Berdych, Monfils Tuesday Winners
Posted by Staff on July 26th, 2016 @ 10:54 pm
Top seed and 3-time champion Novak Djokovic will open his summer hardcourt season Wednesday afternoon in Toronto. The Serb who will seek a fourth Canadian Open title takes on lefty Gilles Muller in the second round.
It’s Djokovic’s first singles match since a shock upset loss to Sam Querrey in the third round at Wimbledon earlier this month.
Djokovic did play earlier today in a loss with countryman Nenad Zimonjic to …
Roger Federer’s 2016 Season Is Over, His Knee Still Needs More Rehab
Posted by Staff on July 26th, 2016 @ 1:47 pm
Roger Federer’s surgically repaired left knee still isn’t right and because of it he has withdrawn from the rest of 2016, the Swiss announced moments ago on Facebook.
Dear Fans,
I’m extremely disappointed to announce that I will not be able to represent Switzerland at the Olympic Games in Rio and that I will also miss the remainder of the season. Considering all options after consulting with my doctors and my team, …
Nick Kyrgios: Canadians Support Their Athletes Better Than Australians Do
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 26th, 2016 @ 10:25 am
Following a peculiar loss to 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov last night, Nick Kyrgios said that Australian fans don’t support their players in the way that Canadians do.
“I think the Canadians probably support their athletes a little better than the Australians do,” Kyrgios said.
When asked to clarify the statement, he said, “I think it speaks for itself.”
Of course, Kyrgios’ antics might not help his cause, especially after the performance he …
Novak Djokovic Says He Has No Expectations As He Tries To Win 30th Masters Event In Toronto
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 26th, 2016 @ 10:09 am
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is playing down his chances of winning a fourth Canadian Open title and 30th at the Masters level this week in Toronto. The Serb is the big favorite after the withdrawals of Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
“I don’t expect anything. I just try to get myself ready for performing as best as I can,” Djokovic said about the week. “I had a bit …
Petra Kvitova, Sam Stosur Advance In Montreal; Eugenie Bouchard v Lucie Safarova Tuesday
Posted by Staff on July 26th, 2016 @ 12:14 am
Rain hit opening day at the Canadian Open women’s event in Montreal, but several matches were still completed. Among the early winners was former champion Petra Kvitova who crushed Magda Linette 6-1, 6-2.
Earlier, Sam Stosur took care of Heather Watson 7-5, 6-3 and Elina Svitolina beat Jennifer Brady 6-2, 6-4.
Italian Camila Giorgi knocked out Sloane Stephens 7-6(2), 7-6(4) and Daria Gavrilova set a Tuesday date with Simona Halep by defeating …
Nick Kyrgios Double Faults Out Of Canadian Open To Teen Denis Shapovalov; Stan Wawrinka Tuesday
Posted by Staff on July 26th, 2016 @ 12:12 am
Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios was stunned today at the Canadian Open by 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-3.
The Canadian Shapovalov, who had won the Wimbledon junior title, opened the match ominously falling behind 0-40 in his first service game. But using a nice serve and a strong forehand, the lefty overcame the deficit to hold and settled in for the night of his life and earned his first career …
Johanna Konta Stuns Venus Williams To Capture First Career WTA Title In Stanford
Posted by Staff on July 24th, 2016 @ 11:49 pm
Andy Murray has company. His compatriot Johanna Konta is on the rise! The No. 3-seeded Konta continued her overwhelming serving during the week in defeating the former No. 1 and two-time Bank of the West Classic champion Venus Williams 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first WTA title.
Konta was making her debut in the event, while Venus made her first appearance 20 years ago, winning a match in her debut …