2014 Runner-Up Roger Federer Has Pulled Out Of The Canadian Open
Posted by Staff on July 29th, 2015 @ 7:38 pm
It’s Rogers Cup, but Roger won’t be there. Roger Federer has announced that he will not participate in the Canadian Open in Montreal on August 10.
“I am disappointed that I won’t be playing in Montreal because it’s a tournament and a city that I really enjoy and has incredible fans. My family and I have always received first class treatment from Tournament Director, Eugene Lapierre, and his team and I …
Rafael Nadal To Face Jiri Vesely In Hamburg; 2-Time Defending Champ John Isner Opens In Atlanta
Posted by Staff on July 29th, 2015 @ 7:16 pm
After a day off following a 3-set win over countryman Fernando Verdasco, Rafael Nadal returns to action Thursday in Hamburg against rising talent Jiri Vesely.
The 22-year-old Vesely has never beaten a Top 10 player in his young career, but the 6-foot-6 Czech has the firepower to do so.
Jerzy Janowicz is also on court against Pablo Cuevas.
Earlier today, Lucas Pouille, Fabio Fognini and Benoit Paire who beat Tommy Robredo also were …
Rafael Nadal Comes Back To Win In Hamburg
Posted by Staff on July 28th, 2015 @ 2:41 pm
Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to turn away countryman Fernando Verdasco in the opening round of Hamburg 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Nadal was playing his first match since suffering a shock loss in the Wimbledon second round to Dustin Brown earlier this month.
“It’s a very important victory,” said Nadal. “For my mentality, it is important to finish the match better than how I started. To be able to make …
Marion Bartoli Says Rafael Nadal Lacks Power In His Game Right Now
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 28th, 2015 @ 10:04 am
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli was commenting about Rafael Nadal earlier this month. The Frenchwoman with the high IQ said that Nadal is struggling because he no longer can hit the ball with power like his did before, especially off the serve.
“When you play against him [Nadal] the ball is 25 kilometres per hour slower, the opponent doesn’t have the same difficulty to play,” she told Perform.
“When he serves, …
Andy Roddick Imitated Rafael Nadal Last Night In Atlanta [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 28th, 2015 @ 9:51 am
During a special exhibition singles match against 17-year-old Frances Tiafoe, Andy Roddick gave the Atlanta crowd a taste of Rafael Nadal with an impersonation of the Spanish great.
Among Andy Roddick's impersonations: Rafael Nadal #bbtatlantaopen pic.twitter.com/bvABSgvckF
— OnTheGoTennis (@onthegotennis) July 28, 2015
It’s not the first time Roddick’s done a Nadal, here’s another from 2012 MSG.
Roddick is in Atlanta for Mardy Fish’s …
Novak Djokovic Shows Up In Umag For Men’s Final, Watches Thiem Win Second Title [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 26th, 2015 @ 6:07 pm
As Dominic Thiem picked up his second career title today beating Joao Sousa, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic watched on from the stands in Umag.
Thank you for a warm welcome! It was nice to see you all again. I have wonderful memories from Umag! https://t.co/oBohcIejvQ
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 26, 2015
“Today was very special day. We were watched by world’s number …
Rafael Nadal: It’s Been A Tough Six Months For Me, But Life Continues [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 26th, 2015 @ 5:49 pm
Struggling Rafael Nadal opted to cut his post-Wimbledon vacation short by getting some more tennis in. And this week he took a wildcard into Hamburg to play clay during the summer for the first time since 2007.
“My body asked me to be playing and I am here,” Nadal said of his appearance. “And this is a tournament that I have positive memories of.”
With just two titles on the season and …
Rafa Heads Hamburg, Isner in Atlanta; ATP/WTA Previews
Posted by Staff on July 25th, 2015 @ 11:47 pm
BET-AT-HOME OPEN
Hamburg, Germany; Surface: red clay
Seeds: Rafael Nadal, Tommy Robredo, Roberto Bautista Agut, Andreas Seppi, Pablo Cuevas, Juan Monaco, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Fabio Fognini
Floaters: Fernando “Hot Sauce” Verdasco, Borna Coric, Nicolas Almagro
Notes: Time for the tournament sponsored by an online betting site as the tour fights rampant match-fixing…Loaded dirt field…Rafa makes his first appearance since being upset at Wimbledon…Tough starts for (1) Rafa vs. Hot Sauce, and (3) Bautista Agut vs. …
With Career Still In Limbo, Juan Martin Del Potro Announces Split From Coach Franco Davin And His Trainer
Posted by Staff on July 24th, 2015 @ 3:04 pm
On his facebook page, Juan Martin del Potro announced that he has parted ways with coach Franco Davin and trainer Martiniano Orazi.
“Hello everyone,” del Potro wrote. “I wanted to tell you that Franco and Martiniano are no longer part of my team. I’m really grateful for the years we’ve worked together and I wish them the very best. I’m also thankful to their families for their warm support that …
Grigor Dimitrov Confirms Split With Maria Sharapova
Posted by Staff on July 24th, 2015 @ 2:40 pm
Grigor Dimitrov confirmed his break-up with longtime girlfriend Maria Sharapova today, telling Bulgarian that the two had split paths.
“Our paths split,” Dimitrov was quoted by Reuters. “We experienced wonderful moments together. I wish her much happiness and success in life and in tennis.
“Now I’m concentrated entirely on the game and I’m sure the results will soon be seen… This is the summer of the new beginning for me.”
Dimitrov, …
Only 14, Felix Auger Aliassime Is Already Winning Pro Matches!
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 24th, 2015 @ 10:39 am
While teens Borna Coric, Alexander Zverev among others are said to be the “future of tennis”, there’s a player also doing good things, but at a much younger age!
Fourteen-year-old Felix Auger Aliassime of Montreal is on court this week at the Granby Challenger in his native Canada. And and youngster continues to impress.
Ranked 1237th, Auger Aliassime had to qualify just to get into the event. He then won his …
Rafael Nadal Is On His Way To Hamburg [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 24th, 2015 @ 10:07 am
Earlier today Rafael Nadal was at the familiar airport in Mallorca where IB3 caught up with the Spanish star as he heads to Hamburg:
Ranked No. 10, Nadal doesn’t have any major points to defend the rest of the season, so Rafa can really improve his ranking quickly if he does well.
Standard selfie with @RafaelNadal in Palma airport, buzzzzin😎 pic.twitter.com/vxrQakZoRI
— …
Roger Federer And Stan Wawrinka Will Play Davis Cup For Switzerland Against The Netherlands In September
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 24th, 2015 @ 9:58 am
With an eye toward Olympic qualification, friends Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka opted into Switzerland’s home playoff tie this September against The Netherlands.
“We are very excited to announce that both Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka have confirmed their presence at the Davis Cup playoff tie #SUIvNED from 18 – 20 September! The venue will be confirmed next week as well as the starting date for ticket sales,” said a post …
Novak Djokovic’s Instagram Account Has Been Hacked!
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 23rd, 2015 @ 2:53 pm
It’s a slow week on the pro tennis courts, so the hack of the world No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s Instagram account an hour ago fills the news void.
This hack courtesy of Albania: “The2ATeam ALBANIAN HACKERS Hacked by Albanian Hackers The2ATeam twitter.com/The2ATeam”.
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Is The Grigor Dimitrov – Maria Sharapova Romance Over? Is Nikoleta Lozanova The Reason Why?
Posted by Tom Gainey on July 23rd, 2015 @ 2:42 pm
It’s been a busy day of rumors for Grigor Dimitrov. First there’s speculation he might hire Ivan Lendl as his next coach. And now there’s a “confirmation” that his two-and-a-half year relationship with WTA superstar and global brand Maria Sharapova is over.
“Rumors of Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov splitting up have been confirmed,” tweeted ESPN’s Darren Rovell.
Rumors of Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov splitting up
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