Rafael Nadal: My Thought Is To Keep Playing With Appendicitis, Then Have Surgery After London
Posted by Staff on October 8th, 2014 @ 1:57 pm
Before even returning to Spain, Rafael Nadal said today that he’ll forego immediate surgery on his appendix so he can finish out the season.
“My thought is to continue with Basel, Paris and London,” Nadal said after a 6-3, 7-6 loss to Feliciano Lopez. “It’s true that the past few months I did not have the best of luck. I didn’t have the best of luck since Wimbledon. I was playing …
Fabio Fognini Slapped With A $2K Fine For Obscene Gesture
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 8th, 2014 @ 10:17 am
According to the AP, Fabio Fognini was hit with a $2,000 fine for making an obscene gesture after a loss yesterday in Shanghai.
From the video, Fognini can be seen extending the middle finger of his left hand. The Italian had just lost his fifth straight match after getting stunned by the 553rd-ranked Wang Chuhan.
For some comparison, this August the NFL fined Johnny Manziel $12,000 for giving the one …
Poll: Should Rafael Nadal Have His Appendix Removed?
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 8th, 2014 @ 10:03 am
The most famous appendix on the planet belongs to Rafael Nadal. And unfortunately for the Spaniard the organ is not playing nice. Nadal revealed yesterday that he is battling appendicitis, but vowed to play on in Shanghai. However, the former No. 1 just lost today to countryman Feliciano Lopez 63, 76 in the second round.
Nadal will now return to Spain to see his regular doctors and get further medical …
Look How Small Roger Federer Is Compared To Yao Ming!
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 8th, 2014 @ 9:46 am
Two giants of their sports met in Shanghai. Roger Federer, one of the all-time greats on the tennis court, posed with the towering Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming. At 7-foot-6, Ming is taller than just about everyone on the planet but never has Federer looked so small! Here’s the hilarious result:
Yao Ming va a tirar la monedita antes del Federer-Mayer, dentro de un rato. Roger parece maldito Peke
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Federer, Nadal, Djokovic Open Play Wednesday In Shanghai
Posted by Staff on October 7th, 2014 @ 4:59 pm
On a packed scheduled, nine of the Top 10 men in the world will all be in action Wednesday at the Shanghai Masters.
Two-time champion Novak Djokovic seeks his 26th straight win in China against rising youngster Dominic Thiem in a first-time meeting. Rafael Nadal, who announced he’s battling appendicitis, faces friend and countryman Feliciano Lopez. Nadal leads Lopez 9-2.
Roger Federer makes his fall debut and gets a first look …
Novak Djokovic: Life Cannot Be Better Right Now, I Cannot Ask For More
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 7th, 2014 @ 10:23 am
Novak Djokovic was understandably in good spirits when he met the press Monday in Shanghai. The World No. 1 just won his fifth Beijing title, recently got married and now he and his new wife are expecting their first child in this fall. So life is good for Djokovic, and he agrees.
“There is a lot happening in my life,” said Djokovic. “Life cannot be better at this moment. I cannot …
Poor Sport Fabio Fognini Made This Obscene Gesture When Leaving The Court Today In Shanghai [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 7th, 2014 @ 10:04 am
Mr. Drama Fabio Fognini is once again involved in some controversy. After losing to 553rd-ranked Chuhan Wang 75, 64 in the first round in Shanghai, an upset Fognini appeared to make an obscene gesture with his left hand.
According to an on-site AP report, “After the two shook hands, Fognini gave Wang a little shove with his arm as they crossed paths, then flashed his middle finger to the crowd …
Uh Oh, Rafael Nadal Announces He Has Appendicitis, But Will Still Play Shanghai
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 7th, 2014 @ 9:46 am
Rafael Nadal’s 2014 injury troubles continued this week in China. After dealing with a bad back in Australia, an injured right wrist over the summer, the popular Spaniard revealed today that he’s dealing with a case of appendicitis which he will treat with antibiotics instead of surgical removal.
Nadal said he first felt stomach pain when he landed in Shanghai over the weekend. He was treated at hospital, he canceled practice, …
Cilic Crashes Out Of Shanghai, Dimitrov Wins; Murray On Tap Tuesday
Posted by Staff on October 6th, 2014 @ 3:53 pm
Marin Cilic’s Shanghai campaign didn’t last long. The US Open champion was bounced by Ivo Karlovic in a tight 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(2) victory in the first round at the Rolex Masters.
“It’s a gamble with him,” said Cilic. “He goes all in or nothing. It’s always difficult. He was serving really well towards the end of the match. I couldn’t get into his serve. It can happen with Ivo. It’s always …
Rafael Nadal Apparently Has A Stomach Virus Prompting Speculation If He’ll Play Shanghai
Posted by Staff on October 6th, 2014 @ 2:05 pm
According to reports, Rafael Nadal is dealing with a stomach virus at the Shanghai Masters. Nadal was supposed to have practiced today at the event but the hit was cancelled due to the illness.
Fortunately for Nadal, who’s been battling injuries all year (back, wrist), he won’t have to play until Wednesday. He is scheduled to meet the media Tuesday for a pre-tournament press conference.
Nothing has been confirmed on this …
Bryan Brothers Have Fun With This Magical Video
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 5th, 2014 @ 3:36 pm
The top ranked Bryan Brothers are in Shanghai this week and during some downtime the popular twins showcased their producing skills with this video they released today on Instagram….
Roger Federer: Confidence Is A Big Thing In Tennis, I Have It Now
Posted by Tom Gainey on October 5th, 2014 @ 3:18 pm
#456669444 / gettyimages.comRoger Federer is focused on a strong finish to what has been a rebound 2014 season. After struggling last year, Federer enters the final stretch of the season leading the tour in match wins (56) and in the hunt to finish the year …
Djokovic Humiliates Berdych To Win 5th Beijing, Calls Performance Probably His Best In A Final
Posted by Staff on October 5th, 2014 @ 11:12 am
Novak Djokovic romped to his fifth Beijing title Sunday crushing a hapless Tomas Berdych 6-0, 6-2 in the China Open final. In the lopsided affair, Djokovic led 6-0, 5-0 with matchpoints but was unable to close out a historic double bagel final.
“This has been, in the circumstances, probably the best performance of any final in my career,” said Djokovic who is now 24-0 at the event with a personal-best 5 …
Sharapova Returns To No. 2 Ranking After Beijing Title Over Kvitova
Posted by Staff on October 5th, 2014 @ 10:39 am
#456678456 / gettyimages.comMaria Sharapova captured her fourth title of the WTA season beating Petra Kvitova 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 at the Premier Mandatory stop in Beijing Sunday. The tough victory also catapults the Russian back to the No. 2 ranking.
“It was a bit of an …
Nishikori Outlasts Raonic, Wins 2nd Tokyo Title And Ups Win Streak To 9
Posted by Staff on October 5th, 2014 @ 10:21 am
#456671052 / gettyimages.comKei Nishikori remained one of the hottest players this fall. The 24-year-old made the US Open finals last month, then won Kuala Lumpur and today added a second career title in Tokyo, edging rival Milos Raonic 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4.
“He was serving really well, …