Novak Djokovic Hopes Roger Federer Recovers Fast From Knee Surgery
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 23rd, 2016 @ 9:25 am
Arguably the only real, consistent threat to Novak Djokovic the last year has been Roger Federer. And now the Swiss is recovering from knee surgery, leaving Djokovic will little resistance in events like Dubai this year (Federer beat him last year in the final).
So, when asked, Djokovic hopes his chief rival returns to the court quickly.
“I’m not pleased to hear what happened to him,” Djokovic said Monday. “I hope …
Nick Kyrgios Crushes Hater On Facebook
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 22nd, 2016 @ 11:30 am
Nick Kyrgios may have been unusually composed during his run to his first career ATP title yesterday in Marseille, but it was a different story online. Amid the celebratory reaction on social media, the 20-year-old Kyrgios lashed out at a hater on his official Facebook page.
Here’s how it went down.
Krista Lang: “A fluke-you won’t win again. A minor tournament.”
Nick Kyrgios: “Yep. Gasquet, Berdych & cilic in straight sets …
Lucie Safarova Makes Her 2016 Debut This Week In Doha As Defending Champion
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 22nd, 2016 @ 10:31 am
After suffering from what she called a bacterial infection for the last three months, Lucie Safarova is set to make her 2016 debut this week in Doha where she will try to defend her title.
The Czech lefty says she first started feeling symptoms of the infection at the US Open.
“Basically it started at the US Open,” Safarova said. “Since then I’ve been struggling three months with a bacterial infection. I …
Angelique Kerber Returns In Doha To Play First Event As A Grand Slam Champion
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 22nd, 2016 @ 10:18 am
Who would have believed at the start of 2016 that Angelique Kerber would be a Grand Slam champion? Not even her! The 28-year-old German stunned the tennis world beating heavily favored Serena Williams in the Australian Open final last month.
Now, she arrives into Doha as a Grand Slam champion.
“It’s actually a great feeling because,” Kerber said. “I had great two weeks in Melbourne. I won my first Grand Slams. …
Novak Djokovic: I Am Not Surprised By My Dominance, I Want To Achieve More
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 22nd, 2016 @ 10:05 am
Ahead of his opening match today against Tommy Robredo, 4-time tournament champion Novak Djokovic met the media first for first time since Melbourne. The world No. 1 reflected on what life has been like since holding up a sixth Australian Open title.
“I’ve been spending a lot of time with my wife and child, leaving my racquet on the side,” Djokovic said. “It’s important to re-group, in order to prepare …
What Open Era Record Is Novak Djokovic Trying To Equal In Dubai This Week?
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 22nd, 2016 @ 9:50 am
Novak Djokovic is just one final away from matching Ivan Lendl for consecutive tournament finals reached at 18. Djokovic, who is seeking a fifth Dubai title this seek, has made the finals at his last 17 tournaments since losing to Ivo Karlovic in the Doha quarterfinals at the start of 2015.
Djokovic opens his quest to tie Lendl today in Dubai against Tommy Robredo.
Most Consecutive Finals (Men’s/Open Era)
Ivan Lendl 18 (1981/1982)
Novak …
Cuevas Follows Nadal Upset to Rio Title; Querrey, Schiavone Win; X-Notes
Posted by Staff on February 22nd, 2016 @ 1:26 am
Is it the official claycourt season? No.
But the shizznat gets official when players are taking out the former King of Clay, Rafael Nadal.
Pablo Cuevas won his first ATP 500-level title early Monday morning due to rain delays, beating Guido Pella 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 in the final of the Rio Open. In the semifinals Cuevas put down Nadal.
“I’m very happy to win my first 500 title, especially after winning a special …
Kyrgios Arrives in Marseille; Errani Wins Dubai Debacle
Posted by Staff on February 21st, 2016 @ 2:56 pm
Aussie Nick Kyrgios and Austrian Dominic Thiem have separated themselves from the pack only two months into the new ATP year in regard to newbies who could be the next players lifting Grand Slam trophies. And if you’re not a fan of the bad boy Kyrgios, you’d better buckle up for the next few years.
Kyrgios captured his first career title on Sunday at Marseille when the Aussie upset No. 4 …
Rafael Nadal Rocked Out Of Rio; Juan Martin Del Potro’s Comeback Stopped Short In Delray
Posted by Staff on February 21st, 2016 @ 1:17 am
Rafael Nadal beat Pablo Cuevas a year ago in the Rio quarterfinals. Tonight, Cuevas had his revenge in the semifinals hanging on to beat the former No. 1 in a 3-set marathon 6-7(6), 7-6(3), 6-4.
“I lost an opportunity, that’s it,” said Nadal who converted just two of 13 break chances. “I fought until the end. I have to accept it and keep working to try to change the dynamic. …
Djokovic Heads Dubai, Loaded Field at WTA Doha: ATP/WTA Previews
Posted by Staff on February 20th, 2016 @ 4:48 pm
QATAR TOTAL OPEN
Doha, Qatar; Surface: hard
Seeds: Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Agnieszka Radwanska, Garbine Muguruza, Petra Kvitova, Belinda Bencic, Lucie Safarova, Carla Suarez Navarro, Roberta Vinci, Karolina Pliskova, Timea Bacsinszky, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Caroline Wozniacki, Jelena Jankovic, Elina Svitolina, Sara Errani
Floaters: Julia Goerges, CoCo Vandeweghe, (Q) Donna Vekic, (Q) Ana Konjuh, Caroline Garcia
Notes: Serena is out with the flu, but seven of the Top 10 post in Doha…Tough starts for (12) Kuznetsova …
Nick Kyrgios Coming Of Age In Marseille, Blows Past Berdych To Reach Final Against Marin Cilic
Posted by Sean Randall on February 20th, 2016 @ 4:42 pm
Still just 20, Nick Kyrgios is making it clear that despite all of his antics he’s in this sport to become the best. And right now he’s on that path.
Earlier today the brash Australian continued his impressive week in Marseille destroying Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-2 to reach his second career final. The win comes after he had hammered Richard Gasquet 6-0, 6-4 in the quarterfinals the day before.
Beating Berdych is …
Watch And Listen To Novak Djokovic Scream Going Down This Water Slide In Dubai [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 20th, 2016 @ 12:26 pm
In preparation for the Dubai tournament, Novak Djokovic and brother Marko hit the water part in Dubai.
And it may have been the scariest challenge Djokovic has faced all season. Listen to him scream and wail!
Djokovic, who is 12-0 on the season, will open against Tommy Robredo. He’s seeking a fifth title at the tournament.
What’s Roger Federer Been Up To? He’s Been Cold, That’s What!
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 20th, 2016 @ 12:21 pm
Roger Federer hasn’t been on the tennis court since undergoing meniscus surgery on left knee earlier this month. And Federer has been dark on all his social media accounts.
But fans have still spotted the Swiss legend in their home country on the streets and even in the mountains and taking snapped some pictures of a bundled-up, cold looking Federer.
Sweet Roger in Switzerland (via Federer Family
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Nadal Gets Walkover In Rio, Thiem Tames Ferrer; Del Potro Wins In Delray; Berdych v Kyrgios In Marseille
Posted by Staff on February 20th, 2016 @ 12:32 am
Rafael Nadal enjoyed his easiest win of the season today in Rio, and that’s because he didn’t have to lift a racquet. Nadal’s quarterfinal 2014 final opponent Alexandr Dolgopolov had to withdraw from the event due to a shoulder injury.
Rains, though, once again hit the tournament hard. But when the weather cleared Dominic Thiem took it to David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2.
“It was one of the best matches I’ve ever played, …
Rafael Nadal: Despite Some Nerves, I’m Pleased With The Way I’m Playing In Rio This Week
Posted by Tom Gainey on February 19th, 2016 @ 10:37 am
Rafael Nadal admitted that he’s still dealing with nerves when closing out matches. Yesterday against countryman Nicolas Almagro, Nadal failed to maintain a break lead twice in the second set before winning 63, 75.
“It was a great first set,” Nadal said. “Then in the second I finished with a little bit nerves.
“It’s important to win these kind of matches,” he said. “I’m very pleased with the way that I’m playing …