Roger Federer Confused By Bee Sting-Like Pain In Finger
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 21st, 2015 @ 7:51 am
Not only did Simone Bolelli provide an early threat to Roger Federer today, but so too did a strange pain in his right pinky area.
Down in the first set, Federer made a rare call to the trainer and doctor, who came out on court to examine the Swiss’s finger. But nothing was determined, and even after the match Federer remains perplexed as to why his right pinky finger was in …
Sharapova Slaps Away 2 Match Points at Australian Open; Serena on Thursday
Posted by Staff on January 21st, 2015 @ 7:45 am
Day 3 at the Australian Open saw no seeded upsets on the women’s side in seven contests featuring seeded players — but what would have been the largest upset of the tournament was avoided when No. 2 Maria Sharapova fought off two match points to defeat fellow Russian and No. 150-ranked qualifier Alexandra Panova 6-1, 4-6, 7-5.
Panova led 4-1 in the third set and served for the match at 5-4, …
Grigor Dimitrov Says Girlfriend Maria Sharapova Is The Greatest Fighter Ever
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 21st, 2015 @ 7:42 am
It was an exciting day for the Grigor Dimitrov-Maria Sharapova couple. Dimitrov was tested a little bit by Lukas Lacko but won in four sets to reach the third round. But girlfriend Sharapova was embroiled in the match of the tournament saving two matchpoints and overcoming a 4-1 third set deficit to win 7-5 in the third over Russian qualifier Alexandra Panova.
Afterward, Dimitrov talked about how tough his girlfriend is …
Juan Martin Del Potro Had Another Surgery On His Left Wrist
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 20th, 2015 @ 7:25 pm
Unfortunate news for Juan Martin del Potro and his fans. The Argentine announced that he underwent a second surgery on his left wrist earlier today.
Del Potro withdrew from the Australian Open because of continued pain in that left wrist. After seeing the doctor, a second, minor surgery was performed.
“A few hours ago I was in Australia, today at the Mayo Clinic,” del Potro wrote on Facebook. “As recommended by my …
Djokovic Fit on Day 2 of Australian Open; Woz, Williams Sisters Advance
Posted by Staff on January 20th, 2015 @ 8:54 am
Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki needed to work in the first set against American former world No. 1 junior Taylor Townsend, but otherwise it was all butter for the Top 10 women’s seeds on Tuesday at the Australian Open.
Current world No. 1 Serena Williams led the charge, rolling over Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck 6-0, 6-4
“As always, I had the jitters going out in the first match of a Grand …
Agnieszka Radwanska Talks About Hiring Martina Navratilova
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 20th, 2015 @ 8:01 am
Polish number one Agnieszka Radwanska hopes to take her career to the next level. Over the off season the 25-year-old joined the growing list of players to hire a celebrity coach. And Radwanska turned to one of the all-time greats, Martina Navratilova.
Following a Slam debut win with Navratilova, Radwanska talked about having the legend on board.
“Martina is the person who won so many tournaments, so many Grand Slams,” said Radwanska. …
Tomas Berdych And Model Girlfriend Ester Satorova Are Engaged
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 20th, 2015 @ 7:48 am
It’s official, Tomas Berdych and longtime girlfriend Ester Satorova are engaged. The happy couple who have been dating since the fall of 2012, broke the news during a TV interview in Melbourne.
Satorova then tweeted the rock:
Our secret from last year Holiday is –> OUT 💍😊 #engagement#ring#last#year#2014#maledives#love#that#man#instadaily pic.twitter.com/ZlLOHtVRQf
— Ester Satorova (@EsterSatorova) January 20, 2015
Love and love @tomasberdych & @EsterSatorova
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Novak Djokovic: The Virus Is Fading Away
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 20th, 2015 @ 7:23 am
Novak Djokovic isn’t completely virus free, but whatever’s been ailing him the last few weeks is slowly going away, perhaps just in time.
“They’re fading away,” Djokovic said after a straight set win over Aljaz Bedene. “It hasn’t been an ideal couple of weeks in terms of health and preparation. But, you know, I fighted my way through. Now it’s behind me. I’m only looking forward. I think I did well …
Venus Williams Says Starting A Family Is The Biggest Job In The World
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 20th, 2015 @ 7:07 am
After Li Na announced yesterday that she’s expecting a child this summer, the press have asked the players about being parents. Venus Williams, who at 34 is the oldest remaining woman, says it will be a tough job.
“I’m still a big kid. I’m still growing up,” Venus said. “I hope that one day I can get to that level. We’ll see. It’s a big job. It’s like the biggest job …
Grigor Dimitrov: My Goal Is To Win Everything I Play
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 19th, 2015 @ 4:48 pm
It’s a new year but that hasn’t changed Grigor Dimitrov super-confident mindsight. The young 23-year-old from Bulgaria reached his first Major semifinal last year at Wimbledon, but it’s not enough. He wants to win.
“I always have goals, especially when it comes to slams,” Dimitrov said yesterday after beating Dustin Brown. “I don’t want to say the other tournaments are less important, but every tournament I enter is to win. In …
Rafael Nadal Talks About His New Babolat Racquet And His Shorter Shorts!
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 19th, 2015 @ 4:38 pm
Following a very impressive straight set win over Mikhail Youzhny, Rafael Nadal talked about the new racquet Baolat PLAY Aeropro Drive he is using.
“The racquet for me is very similar one to the last one,” said Nadal. “Didn’t change almost nothing. The new Babolat is a new technology that probably will be the future in our sport. I think is great that Babolat did that. Is a big improvement for …
Roger Federer: Watching Me Play Isn’t A Religous Experience
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 19th, 2015 @ 4:29 pm
Following a thorough straight set win last night over Rendy Lu in the Australian Open first round, Roger Federer was asked of his impression of the famed David Foster Wallace article on Swiss that described watching Federer as a religious experience.
“Just a slight exaggeration,” Federer joked. “I’ve been through this entire phase where I got so many compliments, you just thought, Wow, this is the best feeling in the …
Australian Teens Nick Kyrgios And Thanasi Kokkinakis Were Big Winners Monday At The Australian Open
Posted by Tom Gainey on January 19th, 2015 @ 4:22 pm
Australian teen stars Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis both won incredible 5-set matches on opening day at the Australian Open last night.
The 19-year-old Kygrios, a quarterfinal at Wimbledon, survived a bad back to upend Argentine Federico Delbonis 76(2), 36, 63, 67(5), 63 to make the second round.
“That was massive,” Kyrgios said. “Obviously I haven’t played a lot of competitive tennis in the past couple months due to injury. It was …
Federer, Nadal Dominate At The Australian Open; Top Seeds Serena, Djokovic In Action Tuesday
Posted by Staff on January 19th, 2015 @ 8:29 am
The top two stars in tennis, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, showed off their talents on opening day at the Australian Open, cruising into the second round.
Nadal, who was playing in his first Grand Slam match in over six months, demolished a man who he had lost to four times before, Mikhail Youzhny, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
“[It was a] very positive result for me, I think a very good start,” said …
Former Champions Federer, Nadal, Sharapova Headline Day 1 At Australian Open
Posted by Sean Randall on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:49 pm
Novak Djokovic says he’s ready, so am I. The Grand Slam season begins in a few minutes down under in Melbourne with a very loaded opening day at the Australian Open.
But first to Djokovic. He’s the rightful favorite however is this mystery illness really behind him as he said? I’d say no. Fortunately he has time to work his way into form before next week’s madness. And his draw is …