Djokovic, Nadal Lead Loaded Doha; ATP/WTA Week 1 Previews
Posted by Staff on January 2nd, 2016 @ 8:56 pm
QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN
Doha, Qatar
Seeds: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Tomas Berdych, David Ferrer, Feliciano Lopez, Andreas Seppi, Jeremy Chardy, Leonardo Mayer
Floaters: Fernando “Hot Sauce” Verdasco
Notes: Four Top 10 heavy hitters but the quality falls off after that…The top-seeded Djokovic after a bye will likely start against Hot Sauce…Wildcards were awarded to Turkey’s Marsel Ilhan, Tunisia’s Malek Jaziri, and Qatar’s Mubarak Shannan Zayid…Pulling from the event were Steve Darcis, Richard Gasquet, and …
Bernard Tomic: I Want To Crack The Top 10 In The Next Few Months
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 2nd, 2016 @ 10:54 am
Benard Tomic is looking at 2016 as a breakthrough year. After a solid 2015, Tomic is now targetting a spot in the Top 10 and start beating big names.
“Very happy, very pleased,” said Tomic said of 2015. “Felt like I could have done a little bit better, maybe reached the top 12, 13, but can’t regret anything, played a very good year and now it’s obviously there the next few …
Roger Federer Arrives In Brisbane More Confident Than He Was A Year Ago [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 2nd, 2016 @ 10:45 am
With new coach Ivan Ljubicic in tow, Roger Federer arrived in Brisbane Friday, set for his title defense and the 2016 season. And he hopes to lift that Grand Slam count to 18.
“I’ve come so close, I’ve played very well, but I don’t feel any frustration because of it,” Federer said of winning another Slam. “I’m still happy with how I’m playing. It was Novak’s year, he played so well …
Milos Raonic Hires Carlos Moya To His Coaching Staff
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 2nd, 2016 @ 10:32 am
In a semi-surprising move, Milos Raonic has hired former No. 1 Carlos Moya as his new coach, the Canadian announced via social media earlier this week.
“A great way to start off the New Year. With a win,” Raonic posted on Instagram on Friday. “I’d also like to break some news to #TeamMilos. I’d like to announce the Carlos Moya will be joining the team in Melbourne. As a great champion, …
Where Will Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Be Playing This January?
Posted by Sean Randall on January 1st, 2016 @ 8:09 pm
After a few weeks off(-season), the 2016 season kicks officially begins on Sunday down under in Brisbane. To welcome in the New Year, here’s a quick guide of where the top guys will be these first couple weeks, including the exos which began yesterday in Abu Dhabi where Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic will play for that title tomorrow.
By Week:
January 2
Abu Dhabi Exo: Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic (Nadal …
Federer, Sharapova Headline Brisbane International; Preview
Posted by Jeremy Davis on January 1st, 2016 @ 12:33 pm
Both Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova show up to defend their Brisbane titles, where the men’s and women’s fields are stellar for an opening week to the year where the majority of the stars are usually off playing lucrative exhibitions.
In addition to six Top 10 players combined on the men’s and women’s sides, an unusual amount of unseeded floating talent includes Grigor Dimitrov, Sam Stosur, numerous former Slam finalists, and …
Sloane Stephens Splits with Coach Saviano After Streaky 2015
Posted by Jeremy Davis on December 29th, 2015 @ 12:10 pm
American Sloane Stephens, whose disappointing 2015 campaign saw her end the year at No. 30 on the WTA Rankings, has split with coach Nick Saviano.
Stephens seemed a lock for stardom in 2013 after she beat Serena Williams at the Australian Open and climbed to No. 11 in the world, but the only fame she gained was as the long-standing highest-ranked player without a WTA title. This year she ended that …
Andy Murray Had Another Fantastic Christmas Outfit!
Posted by Tom Gainey on December 28th, 2015 @ 9:49 am
Andy Murray did it again. After receiving rave reviews for his 2014 Christmas outfit, Murray struck gold again with this pairing.
Having a very Murray Christmas x pic.twitter.com/bI5sHUPcOx
— judy murray (@judmoo) December 25, 2015
One question, is that their Christmas tree?
Mom Judy also posted a picture of Jamie and Andy sporting their soccer shirts – Jamie in Man U, Andy in Arsenal….
Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka Lead Abu Dhabi Exo Which Begins Thursday
Posted by Tom Gainey on December 28th, 2015 @ 9:41 am
The draw is out for the upcoming Abu Dhabi event later this week. The lucrative event features the last two French Open champions, Stan Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal, but because of byes niether will be in action on Thursday.
The first round will see Milos Raonic play Kevin Anderson with the winner to face Wawrinka on Friday. Raonic recently split with coach Ivan Ljubicic who landed in Roger Federer’s camp.
“I’m excited …
Happy Holidays! ATP Players Try To Sing Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer [Video]
Posted by Staff on December 24th, 2015 @ 11:40 am
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Thanasi Kokkinakis Will Miss The Australian Open Due To A Shoulder Injury
Posted by Staff on December 24th, 2015 @ 11:34 am
The first big withdrawal from the Australian Open was announced earlier today when Thanasi Kokkinakis posted on social media that he would be unable to play the first Grand Slam of the season due to a left shoulder injury.
“I’m shattered to let you all know I’m still having issues with my shoulder and won’t be able to play any of the events in Australia this summer,” Kokkinakis posted on Instagram. …
Behind The Scenes At A Rafael Nadal Tommy Hilfiger Underwear Shoot [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on December 23rd, 2015 @ 10:10 am
Rafael Nadal and Tommy Hilfiger released a new video of some more scenes from Nadal’s ad for the company’s new “Bold” fragrance.
Así es un anuncio detrás de las cámaras ;) Con entrevista incluida! pic.twitter.com/Rur1H5xO22
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) December 23, 2015
The full ad:
Robin Soderling Announces His Retirement From Tennis
Posted by Staff on December 23rd, 2015 @ 9:52 am
Forever to be known as the first player to ever beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open, Robin Soderling has finally announced his retirement.
The Swede, who stunned Nadal at the 2009 French Open, hasn’t played since his 2011 title Bastad title due to a lengthy battle with mono.
“With this letter I want to inform you that I have decided to end my career as a professional tennis …
2016 Tennis-X Year-end Top 10 Contest — Enter Now!
Posted by Staff on December 21st, 2015 @ 11:16 am
Tell us your order the men’s Top 10 will finish in on the ATP World Tour Rankings for 2016 and win a fabulous Tennis-X prize package! Easy peasy!
Only one entrant picked nine of the Top 10 correctly last year, so be wary of those who can squeak in the Top 10 or have a breakout year — in 2015 NO ENTRANT PICKED RICHARD GASQUET in their Top 10, …
The Numbers are In — New Winner for 2015 Tennis-X Year-End Top 10 Contest
Posted by Staff on December 19th, 2015 @ 9:56 pm
Some tricky bottom-ten finishers made for a third straight year that no entrant picked all 10 Top 10 finishers in the 2015 Tennis-X Top 10 Year-end Rankings Contest.
Thanks Richard Gasquet!
Who ZERO entrants had in their Top 10. How about showing the Frenchman some love? Geez people, that borders on downright meanness.
The major culprits sinking many’s Top 10 entries this year were failures-to-launch by Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov, and injuries …