Sock Wins Maiden Title on Clay at ATP Houston

American Jack Sock won his first ATP title on home turf, beating fellow American Sam Querrey 7-6(9), 7-6(2) for the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship title.

“It feels incredible,” Sock said. “Clay is my favorite surface. It feels surreal. It feels incredible, and to have friends and family here to share it with me feels even better.”

The 22-year-old Sock weathered a two-hour rain …

CLARA OPEN COLSANITAS
Bogota, Colombia; Surface: clay

Seeds: Elina Svitolina, Monica Puig, Ajla Tomljanovic, Francesca Schiavone, Yaroslava Shvedova, Shelby Rogers, Timea Babos, Irini Falconi

Floaters: Sorana Cirstea, Lourdes Dominguez Lino

Notes: Not a lot of stars with Stuttgart looming next week…Tough starts for (8) Falconi vs. Cirstea, and (6) Rogers vs. the Spanish veteran Dominguez Lino…Wildcards went to Maria Paulina Perez Garcia, Maria Herazo Gonzalez, and Yuliana Lizarazo…Caroline Garcia beat Jelena Jankovic in last …

Wearing a traditional Scottish kilt, Andy Murray married his longtime girlfriend Kim Sears this afternoon in Dublane, Scotland.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds left for Cromlix House Hotel, which Murray purchased in 2013 and converted into a luxury hotel. They drove down the streets of Dunblane, past shops that were decorated specifically for their special day, waving to onlookers as they headed to their celebration.

Love the kilt!

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The clay season officially opens tomorrow in Monte Carlo with our first European Masters of the year. Three of the Big Four will be together again with only Andy Murray taking a miss due to his wedding today (congrats Andy). With the way the draw unfolded, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet in the semifinals a week from today. How about that!

So on to the draw…

First Quarter
He’s a former …

In a new interview with Efe promoting his new book “Todo se puede entrenar”, Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle, Toni Nadal, says his nephew will not settle for less than best.

I don’t think that’s the reason for his inconsistent play at the moment. Rafael has the same desire to do things well. He’s never settled for less during all these years, and there would be no reason for him …

After one of the worst starts to a season of his career, Rafael Nadal is back on friendly ground as he begins the European red clay season next week in Monte Carlo.

Before boarding a plane to the scenic seaside event with good friend Juan Monaco, Nadal spoke to reporters telling them not to expect an immediate turnaround at the event he once won eight straight years.

Nadal is currently ranked No. …

Andy Murray’s coach Amelie Mauresmo announced that she is pregnant via twitter yesterday.

Bébé arrivera en août ! #enceinte Baby will be here in august ! #pregnant So happy 😊 pic.twitter.com/t6lEkYGSKQ

— AmelieMauresmo (@AmeMauresmo) April 9, 2015

The 2-time Grand Slam champion joined up with Murray in June last year, but with the baby coming in August during the meat of the hardcourt season, …

A trio of withdrawals hit the Monte Carlo Masters event this week. Juan Martin del Potro said his left wrist is still not ready for action. The Argentine, who returned at Miami last month, will skip the Monte Carlo event to continue his left wrist rehab, according to Argentine media.

A back issue will continue to keep Richard Gasquet from the tennis courts. And Nick Kyrgios will also miss Monte …

It was an upsetting day if you were a tournament favorite at Charleston. While Madison Keys advanced into the third round of the first WTA clay stop this spring, a host of top names departed in the second round.

Top seed and wildcard Genie Bouchard’s struggles continued as the Wimbledon finalist was sent off by Lauren Davis 6-3, 6-1.

“I obviously hate losing but I’m not going to be too hard on …

Oh no, Rafael Nadal is now No. 5 in the ATP Rankings. PANIC!! At least that’s what the internet’s been telling me, that his career is over. Even this site posted the note about the fall.

For the first time in a few years, Nadal has in fact dropped out of the Top 4 this week. But really, so what.

Unlike years past, this season Nadal can actually make up a …

What a Monday for Caroline Wozniacki. The former No. 1 was at the White House yesterday for the traditional Easter egg roll. And she even got some tennis in with President Barack Obama.

“Enjoyed my match today, thank you Mr President! @BarackObama @whitehouse #EasterEggRoll,” Wozniacki tweeted.

The fun wasn’t over then. The Dane got on a jet and headed to Indianapolis where she joined NFL football star …

The losses to the Big 3 continue to pile up for Andy Murray. After yesterday’s loss to Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final, Murray has now lost his last 12 matches to the Big 3 (Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Djokovic) since his win over the Serb in the 2013 Wimbledon final, winning just 5 sets in those 12 matches.

Not long after his triumphant win at Wimbledon, Murray underwent …

In addition to winning his 5th Miami Open title yesterday, Novak Djokovic hit another milestone in the last 24 hours. Djokovic, who’s been the ATP’s No. 1 since July 7, is now tied with rival Rafael Nadal at 141 weeks on top of the rankings.

With Nadal now ranked No. 5 and out of the No. 1 mix for the near future, Djokovic’s next target is John McEnroe at 170 …

During his win yesterday over Andy Murray in the Miami final, Novak Djokovic lashed into a ballkid who was trying to give the World No. 1 towel.

The incident occurred just after the second set which was won by Murray 64.

Chair umpire Damien Dumusois reprimanded the new father for his actions on the changeover.

Hours after the match, Djokovic issued an apology for his outburst toward the …

Novak Djokovic continued his domination of Andy Murray, besting his rival and good friend 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-0 to win his 5th Miami Open title and 7th straight match over the Scot.

“It was just a physical battle between the two of us that play similar game,” said Djokovic after his 10th straight Masters final win. “We haven’t served that well, so we haven’t had that many free points, as a matter …