Nick Kyrgios was the talk of the Mutua Madrd Open on Wednesday when the Kid ‘n Play-coiffed Aussie unleashed his huge game while holding his nerve to upset top-seeded Roger Federer 6-7(2), 7-6(5), 7-6(12) on the red clay.

“I was definitely thinking about the finish line, which is probably not the greatest thing, especially against Federer,” said the 20 year old who saved two match points in the final tiebreak. “He’s …

Young Nick Krygios picked up one the biggest wins of his career beating tennis great Roger Federer 67(2), 76(5), 76(12) in the second round at the Madrid Open today.

“I thought I served remarkably well throughout the match and that what kept me in it,” said the 20-year-old Kyrgios who saved three matchpoints in the thriller.

“I know that he’s the greatest, so I knew before the match I had to play …

Following an array of close calls in his match against Nick Kyrgios, Roger Federer had some funny words for chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani and the linesmen today at the Madrid Masters.

“We need a clown for this circus,” Federer said down 5-1 in the second set tiebreaker to the 20-year-old.

Federer then explained why he said it. “There were a lot of bad calls. Only …

No, this isn’t the semifinals or even the quarterfinals. It’s just the third round at the Madrid Masters and we have two big, blockbuster women’s matches on tap tomorrow.

Serena Williams takes on rival Victoria Azarenka and later a pair of Grand Slam runner-ups, Caroline Wozniacki and Agnieszka Radwanska, collide.

Defending champion Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova are also in action as is Sam Stosur who takes on another US Open champion …

Following a title in Istanbul Sunday, Roger Federer opens his dangerous draw in Madrid against the brash, exciting Aussie Nick Kyrgios in a must-see meeting.

Kyrgios, who I think is going to be part of the Top 10 by the end of next season, has proven he’s not afraid of the big stage, and with Roger having to adjust to the altitude and the conditions from Turkey, where he didn’t …

After an ugly Sunday that saw first-round exits from world No. 2 Simona Halep, No. 6 Eugenie Bouchard, Angie Kerber and former No. 1 Venus Williams, things calmed down on the women’s side Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open, highlighted by world No. 1 Serena Williams’ decimation of fellow American Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-0.

Williams increased her winning streak to 25 matches amidst the windy conditions in Madrid, stretching her winning …

Top-seeded Andy Murray was made to work in the rain-delayed BMW Open final on Monday, defeating No. 5 seed Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6(4), 5-7, 7-6(4) for his first career claycourt title in Munich.

“It was my first final on the clay, having lost a few semifinals at Roland Garros, Rome and Monte-Carlo,” Murray said. “We played a very high standard match. I just managed to hang on at the end.”

The Brit improved …

Rafael Nadal revealed yesterday that after two unsuccessful events with the Aerodrive Play, he’s switching back to his old Babolat racquet, the AeroPro Drive.

“I’m changing that because I believe that I’ve been playing a lot of years with this racquet,” Nadal said. “I’ve had very little time to play with the new one. I know that the other racquet is the right one, and I’ll play well with it in …

Federer Collects Turk Check

Former world No. 1 Roger Federer won the inaugural Istanbul Open title on Sunday, defeating Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 7-6(11) in Turkey.

It was the 85th career title for the Swiss, who said “I’m very proud to be the first champion here at the first-time tournament here in Istanbul.” He improved to 85-43 in ATP finals, his third title of the year.

Cuevas fell to 3-1 in career finals. “It’s …

Andy Murray’s bid for a first clay title has been put on hold by Mother Nature. Rains have hit Munich hard much of the week including today suspending the final with Philipp Kohlschreiber leading Murray 32 on serve in the first set.

The tournament has announced the match will resume at 11am local time on Monday.

Final officially cancelled for today. We will proceed tomorrow at 11am. Tickets

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Rafael Nadal continues to say the right things, but will the results finally follow? Nadal met the press today in Madrid where the Spanish icon is the 2-time defending champion having won the event four times.

But after a poor start to the 2015 European clay season, the expectations are no longer what they once were for the King of Clay.

“Once I win matches I will have my confidence back,” Nadal …

Among the many celebrities ringside at last night’s blockbuster Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” were Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.

The tennis greats were seated in what appeared to be the second row, a ticket price which could fetch well into the $XX,XXX range. Agassi, who grew up in Las Vegas, has a history in boxing. Father, Mike, was a former Olympic boxer….

Congratulations to former ATP No. 1 Andy Murray and swimsuit model wife Brooklyn Decker. The 28-year-old Decker announced Saturday on twitter that she is pregnant with the couple’s first child, due this fall.

So this happened… #the3ofus @andyroddick pic.twitter.com/vAaRpHQa2p

— Brooklyn Decker (@BrooklynDecker) May 2, 2015

As the tweet gained media attention, People Magazine tweeted out the story but with ANDY MURRAY …

Roger Federer hasn’t been his best but he’s been good enough, reaching the Istanbul final this week after a second straight 3-set win.

The Swiss went three Friday against Daniel Gimeno-Traver and today Federer dropped the opening set before rallying to beat Diego Schwartzman 2-6, 6-2, 7-5. Federer, is seeking his first clay title since 2012 Madrid, and his first on red clay this decade!

“I think what was important in the …

Lukas Rosol, the man famous for stunning Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2012, is also one of the most hated men on the tour, that according to Andy Murray.

The top seed in Munich offered up some choice words in the direction of Rosol during their rain-delayed quarterfinal today. Murray won the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 but the story will be what he told his …