Novak Djokovic opened his 2015 hardcourt summer swing with a tough 6-3, 7-6(4) win over Brazilian lefty Thomaz Bellucci in the second round at the Montreal Masters.

The Serb collected his 250th career Masters 1000 victory, but it wasn’t easy on a day that was delayed by early showers.

“I thought the conditions were, because of the rain, quite heavy and slow,” said Djokovic. “So I think it suited Bellucci very well. …

In a new CNN story, the author spoke to many top names in tennis about what the issue is with Rafael Nadal and his 2015 decline.

Here’s a summary of what the experts said.

Andy Roddick of the BBC: Rafa probably won’t win another Slam.

Coach Nick Bollettieri: Rafa needs a new voice, new coach, he’s lost the fear factor in the locker room and he’s no longer winning the long rallies …

Rafael Nadal slump has been one of the major stories this season. The Spaniard has been far from his best as his ranking as fallen, now at No. 9 this week.

But Nadal did just win his first European clay title last week in Hamburg so he begins the summer hardcourt swing with some momentum and some confidence.

“It’s always about adapting your tennis. There’s a different way of hitting the ball, …

Ahead of his first round match tonight against Tommy Robredo, Andy Murray talked to the assembled press Monday in Montreal revealing his excitement over news wife Kim Sears in pregnant with their first child.

“I’m not concerned about the impact it’s going to have on my career,” said Murray. “I’m more focused on the baby being healthy. It’s very exciting news for [Kim and I], and we feel so lucky. At …

After successful doubles debuts Monday, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open play today in Montreal. Yesterday, the two along with Rafael Nadal, all won their doubles first round matches. And Murray will now play his brother Jamie in the second round of the competition.

“I’ve never played my brother since we became professionals,” said Andy who partnered with Leander Paes. “We obviously played a lot against each other in juniors, in …

The matchup of two of the biggest servers in the women’s game turned out to be a dud as 2014 finalist Venus Williams was crushed last night by Sabine Lisicki 6-0, 6-3 in the first round of the WTA premier event in Toronto.

“It’s always tough after a rain delay like that. You don’t know if you’re ever going to get on the court,” Lisicki said. “It was also such a …

Novak Djokovic is thrilled to have won a third Wimbledon during one of his best six-month periods of his career. But the World No. 1 isn’t content, he wants more titles.

“It’s one of the things tennis has taught me and any other player, is to not spend too much time celebrating and reflecting on the success that you had,” Djokovic said. “It’s all the past. Obviously I was very proud …

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WTA Petra Kvitova was diagnosed with mono last week. However, the Czech who just won her second Wimbledon title last month, has been cleared by doctors.

“[After Wimbledon] I spent a few days off in Monaco as a vacation and then I was trying to practice a little bit,” Kvitova explained. “Unfortunately I found out I was diagnosed with mono. So it’s going to be a little tougher for me to …

Opening day at the Canadian open features quite a line-up across two cities. The men are in Montreal with 18 of the Top 20 playing (only Roger Federer and David Ferrer are absent).

Today’s schedule includes defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga against 18-year-old Borna Coric. Also, Tsonga’s countryman Gael Monfils will take on Fabio Fognini is what should quite the entertaining affair.

The last year stunned four Top 10 players including Federer …

The US Boys national 18s in Kalamazoo, MI yesterday went the distance Sunday with top seed Frances Tiafoe taking the title over Stefan Kozlov 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 6-4. The 17-year-old Tiafoe also gets a main draw spot at the US Open with the title.

It’s over. I have a wild card draw to the U.S. Open. I don’t have to play tennis anymore,” Tiafoe told Mlive after the …

Angelique Kerber stayed hot in the finals this year winning her fourth title in as many months beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to win her first Stanford title.

Kerber, who lost to Serena Williams in the 2014 final, ties Serena for the most titles this season on the WTA with four.

“I want to say well done to Karolina for a great week,” Kerber said. “We always have tough battles when …

Sloane Stephens is finally a title winner. The 22-year-old American had never reached a final before until Washington, and in her first title match she played some of her best tennis walloping Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 6-2.

“It’s great to win this first title – I haven’t even thought about my next goal yet,” Stephens said. “First I’m going to celebrate, though! I’m going to the Ethiopian restaurant I’ve been going to …

Kei Nishikori rallied from a set down to turn away John Isner to capture his first title in Washington 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. The Japanese also avenged a loss to Isner in Miami earlier this year.

“I’m very happy to win after losing the first set. I came back really well so I’m very happy to win today,” said Nishikori who improved to 13-3 this year in deciding sets and has won …

Kei Nishikori and John Isner both advanced into the Citi Open final in Washington, D.C. on Saturday with extra effort on both parts.

Nishikori got revenge for his loss to Marin Cilic in last year’s US Open final, winning 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

“It was really tough, because he was playing really good tennis in the beginning,” said Nishikori. “It’s a good to win against a Top 10 player and especially after our …