Stan Wawrinka: No Nick Kyrgios Didn’t Apologize, I Prefer Not To Talk About Him [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 19th, 2015 @ 4:52 pm
Following a tough 3-set win over Borna Coric earlier today in Cincinnati, 2-time Grand Slam champion was interview on court by Sky Sports, and of course the topic of Nick Kyrgios came up.
The 20-year-old Aussie offered an apology for stating that his countryman Thanasi Kokkinakis slept with Stan’s girlfriend, Donna Vekic.
But Wawrinka didn’t consider it an apology, and he really doesn’t want to talk about Kyrgios.
“I’m trying …
After Five Events Already This Summer, John Isner Wants To Get Away From Tennis!
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 19th, 2015 @ 4:27 pm
After already playing five of out six weeks since Wimbledon, John Isner is ready to take a break from tennis.
While some players like Roger Federer are playing their first event of the summer, Isner’s already played Newport, Atlanta, Washington, Canada and now Cincinnati, and after losing in the first round yesterday to his friend Sam Querrey, he’s done.
“I have definitely felt better before,” said Isner after the loss. “You know, …
Roger Federer Is So Relaxed In Cincinnati, He All But Forgot He Had A Match Tuesday Night
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 19th, 2015 @ 4:12 pm
When you are 34, a 17-time Grand Slam champion with four kids and wife, sometimes tennis takes a backseat, even at tournaments.
Last night after a 64, 64 victory over Roberto Bautista Agut, Roger Federer admitted that for some moments during the day he forgot he had a match in the evening!
“For most of the day I was not even aware,” Federer said of his Tuesday evening match against the Spaniard. …
Federer Cruises In Cincinnati Opener; Nadal, Djokovic Murray Today
Posted by Staff on August 19th, 2015 @ 9:25 am
Six-time champion Roger Federer breezed the opening match of his title defense. The World No. 3 ousted Spaniard Roberto Buatista Agut 6-4, 6-4.
The Swiss made just 43% of first serves for the match, but he never faced a break point in the victory.
“It’s the first round of the hard court season for the next six plus months or so,” said Federer. “I have things in mind to work on for …
Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova Pull Out Of Cincinnati; Defending Champion Serena Today
Posted by Staff on August 19th, 2015 @ 9:08 am
The Cincinnati Masters suffered two big blows last night in the women’s field with both Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova withdrawing.
Venus, who had won her first round match, was scheduled to play the night session against 2014 finalist Ana Ivanovic before the 35-year-old abruptly pulled out due to a viral illness.
“I”m definitely going to rest,” Venus said. “I definitely want to go home to Florida, but it’s just something I’ve …
Serena Williams Has A Twin?
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 18th, 2015 @ 5:27 pm
See for yourself, Serena Williams sent out this Instagram picture of someone who looks just like here!
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Look What Happened To Andy Murray At This Ice Cream Stand Today
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 18th, 2015 @ 5:17 pm
After winning his third Canadian Open title over the weekend and snapping an 8-match losing streak to rival Novak Djokovic, it’s no wonder Andy Murray had some fun in preparation for Cincinnati.
Today, Murray donned a wig to surprise tennis fans at the one of the ice cream concessions on site at the Cincinnati Masters.
Anyone ever said you look like @andy_murray? This @CincyTennis ice cream
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6- Time Champion Roger Federer In Action Tonight In Cincinnati; Venus, Isner, Berdych Also Today
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 18th, 2015 @ 10:53 am
Roger Federer begins his summer swing tonight in Cincinnati against Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut. The Swiss, who hasn’t hit a ball since the Wimbledon final, is a 6-time champion at the event.
Federer is 3-0 in matches (8-0 in sets, 48-20 in games) against Roberto Bautista Agut going into their match at 7 pm on Center Court. Federer just turned 34 last week.
Also on the schedule are second-round matches featuring No. …
Andy Murray Now Has Masters Titles Over Rafael Nadal And Novak Djokovic This Year
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 17th, 2015 @ 2:37 pm
Andy Murray may not be winning Grand Slams, but he just won his second Masters event of the season yesterday beating longtime rival Novak Djokovic 64, 46, 63 to win a 3-hour Canadian Open Montreal final.
Murray, who hadn’t dropped a set and played recent matches late in the evening, proved the aggressor early against the World No. 1, and then hung in the end to win his third Canadian Open …
Novak Djokovic: The Difference Today Against Andy Murray Was His Serve And My Serve
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 17th, 2015 @ 2:17 pm
It was a tough way to end a 30-match Masters win streak but that’s what happened to Novak Djokovic as his run came to an yesterday to rival Andy Murray 64, 46, 63 in a 3-hour marathon Canadian Open final.
“You never like losing, but any streak comes to an end,” said Djokovic who hadn’t lost in a Masters since the Shanghai semifinals. “I’m fine, I lost to a better player …
What! Roger Federer Says He’s Better Now Than He Was 10 Years Ago!
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 17th, 2015 @ 1:32 pm
The now 34-year-old Roger Federer at one of his favorite, most successful Masters events on the Calendar this week in Cincinnati. The 6-time champion slipped to No. 3 in the rankings, but he feels better than ever as he begins his brief summer hardcourt swing.
“I think I’m a better player now than when I was at 24 because I’ve practised for another 10 years and I’ve got 10 years more …
Murray Upsets No. 1 Djokovic, Bencic Wins in Canadian Finals
Posted by Staff on August 16th, 2015 @ 7:04 pm
Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic for the first time in nine meetings on Sunday, his 11th career win over a world No. 1, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in approximately three hours, notching victory on his fifth match point at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
It was the third career Canadian Open title for Murray, who will on Monday move to No. 2 in the ATP Rankings behind Djokovic. It was the 35th …
Does This Video Remind Anyone Of Nick Kyrgios? [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 16th, 2015 @ 3:03 pm
If you are suffering from Nick Kyrgios exhaustion, this video from the Superwog comedy act might lighten the mood. It’s not based on Kyrgios, but it wouldn’t be too hard to make the connection. It was just released earlier today.
(warning, language is NSFW)
Ryan Harrison Threatened Thanasi Kokkinakis During Cincinnati Qualifying Last Night [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 16th, 2015 @ 2:51 pm
Amid the Nick Kyrgios controversy, hot-headed American Ryan Harrison had a go against Kyrgios’s countryman and friend Thanasi Kokkinkais last night during thier first round qualifying match at the Cincinnati Masters.
Harrison, who lost the match 75, 36, 76, got so enraged chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani and an ATP supervisor had to step in and prevent a fight.
After an exchange of words after the first set, things really escalated at …
Novak Djokovic Was Smelling Marijuana Yesterday During The Canadian Open Semifinals [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 16th, 2015 @ 2:06 pm
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was smelling more than victory yesterday during his semifinal win over Jeremy Chardy. The top seed complained to the chair umpire that he was smelling marijuana on the court.
Djokovic to umpire: "someone is smoking weed, I can smell it. I am getting dizzy"😳
— Steph Trudel (@TrudelSteph) August 15, 2015
“It was yesterday, as well,” Djokovic said pointing out …