Roger Federer sounds more than ready for 2015. Speaking to the press in Brisbane today, Federer said he’s feeling great and full of motivation for the new season.

“I’m healthy, I’m eager to attack again this year,” said Federer. “So I’m really exicited.”

When we last saw Federer, he was dealing with a back injury, but the Swiss says he’s feeling good now.

“I’ve had no hiccups in preparation,” he said. “I never …

For those that follow the exo season (I’m not one of them), Andy Murray routed Rafael Nadal today in Abu Dhabi 6-2, 6-0. The result doesn’t matter much to me (it’s practice sets let’s be honest), but afterward Murray complained of a left shoulder issue. An injury? Now that matters!

The Gulf News had the details:

“I don’t know exactly what happened,” said Murray. “I’ve never had anything happen to my …

As we start another season, here’s a quick look at where some of your favorite men will be playing this month starting with this week’s Abu Dhabi exo.

The ATP season begins in earnest this weekend in Brisbane, Doha and Chennai. It’s nice to see so many top players making themselves available for the start of play.

January 1
Abu Dhabi: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka

January 5
Brisbane: Roger Federer, Grigor …

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are the players of the year?

Blah blah blah — you’re boring me.

If you’re experiencing annual awards burn out, with every tennis site you’ve never heard of churning out awards, let’s ditch 2014 and look at who’s likely to do what (or who) in 2015:

Most Likely to Fall Out of the Top 10 — Male: DAVID FERRER
How much longer can the Spaniard, who turns 33 early …

During a news conference yesterday in Abu Dhabi, Rafael Nadal once again reiterated his wish for a 2-year ranking system. When asked if there were too many tournaments on the calendar, Nadal said it wasn’t the number of tournaments but the ranking system that’s the problem.

“We need more tournaments, but the problem is the rankings are based on an annual basis and not on two years like in other sports, …

During a news conference Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, Rafael Nadal admitted that after an injury-riddled 2014, he’ll begin the new season on a cautious note.

“I know I am not going to arrive here and play a really high level of tennis,” Nadal told the Gulf News. “Injuries have been a part of my career, so I have to start off cautiously and the first two weeks of the season …

Andy Murray will clash with Rafael Nadal Friday in an exhibition match at the Abu Dhabi invitational event. Today, Murray beat Feliciano Lopez 7-6 (7-1), 5-7, 6-4 to set up the match with his rival.

“I now get to play another two matches, which is perfect for me,” said Murray who will play a third place match if he loses his semifinal. “I’m looking forward to testing myself against Rafa. I …

Juan Martin del Potro officially withdrew from the Brisbane Open today. The Argentine who’s last match took place in Dubai last March, remains hopeful of defending his Sydney title and then participating in the Australian Open.

In a Facebook post yesterday, the 26-year-old wished his fans a Happy New Year. “In this special time of the year, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thanks for the …

After five years with adidas, Andy Murray has officially signed on with Under Armour in a 4-year clothing deal reportedly worth $25 million.

“I am very honored and excited to be joining Team Under Armour and to help them tell their story globally,” said Murray. “They are committed to providing innovative apparel, accessories, and footwear, with an unmatched focus on training and performance”

For his 2015 debut Thursday at the Abu …

Top 10 contenders and former US Open champions Juan Martin del Potro and Marin Cilic will begin 2015 under an injury cloud.

Cilic has already officially withdrawn from the Brisban opener next week due to a right shoulder injury, the tournament announced. The Croat is still entered into Sydney.

And now there is speculation del Potro’s return from left wrist surgery could be further delayed preventing him from competing in the …

Speaking to France’s Stade 2 in a promotion for his tennis academy, Rafael Nadal looked ahead to his goals for next year including a 10th French Open title and a return to No. 1, which Nadal revealed is no longer a career goal.

“For me it won’t be a goal in my career anymore,” Nadal said at the 4:10 mark about the No. 1 ranking. “If I have become No. …

Speaking to the BBC, Roger Federer reflected on several topics including his family which ends the year with twice as many children as when it began.

With new additions of Lenny of Leo, Federer maintains he does not know if the boys and his 5-year-old girls Charlene Riva and Myla Rose will ever follow in his footsteps and play pro tennis.

“I don’t know if the kids are ever going …

You would think that burgeoning superstar Nick Kyrgios would look back at his upset win over Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon as the highlight of his 2014. But you would be wrong. Speaking to the Age, Kyrgios revealed his favorite match of this past season was a second round 5-set loss to Benoit Paire at the Australian Open last January.

“That was probably my favourite match of the year. That …

Even for a 2-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medallist, a picture often speaks a thousand words. Here’s Andy Murray at Christmas:

As you can see I'm chuffed to bits with my Christmas jumper #FireInTheBelly pic.twitter.com/qImylslFWG

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) December 26, 2014

You think you have the right stuff? Can Novak eat no gluten and finish No. 1 again?

Does Roger Federer have a No. 1 run in him again?

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No one picked more than eight of the year-end Top 10 in 2014, but you can be the one this year to be touted in the …