March 4th, 2014
Indian Wells Men’s Preview: Will Nadal Beat Murray, Federer And Djokovic To Defend Title?
The first Tennis Masters event kicks off in Indian Wells later this week and it’s a wide open men’s field.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:44 pm in Indian Wells | 86 Comments »
February 24th, 2014
Weekend Wrap: Gulbis Wins Marseille, Says Be Afraid
“I think [the top players] feel threatened by my game, because they know if I serve well and I’m aggressive, then it’s tough to play against me,” the Latvian said. “I don’t feel I’m in the same league as the [Top 4] yet, I need to prove it. Game-wise, I think that I can be.”
Posted by Staff @ 12:25 am in Tennis | 4 Comments »
February 21st, 2014
Nadal Steamrolls Ahead In Rio; Serena Stunned In Dubai, Leaves Venus As The Favorite
Rafael Nadal steamrolled on in Rio while fellow World No. 1 Serena Williams said goodbye to Dubai.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:29 pm in Dubai, Rio | 48 Comments »
February 16th, 2014
Previews: Serena Williams, Nadal Lead WTA/ATP Events This Week
Notes: One of the toughest 28-draw fields of the year with seven Top 10 players among the seeds, and more dangerous floaters than seeds…Challenging starts for (1) Serena after a bye vs. the Kleybanova-Makarova winner, (5) Jankovic after a bye vs. the Stephens-Safarova winner…
Posted by Staff @ 4:18 pm in Dubai, Tennis | 3 Comments »
February 14th, 2014
Defending Champion Del Potro, Kvitova Out; Cilic Authors Take Down Of Murray In Rotterdam
Top seeds Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray both came up losers Friday in Rotterdam.
Posted by Staff @ 7:43 pm in Doha, Memphis | 41 Comments »
February 12th, 2014
Murray, Del Potro Advance In Rotterdam, Tsonga Upset; Dimitrov v Gulbis Thursday
Tournament favorites Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray both advanced to the second round at Rotterdam.
Posted by Staff @ 11:59 pm in 2014 Season | 14 Comments »
February 11th, 2014
Murray, Del Potro v Monfils On Tap Wednesday In Rotterdam
Juan Martin del Potro test his ailing left wrist against the red hot Gael Monfils Wednesday in Rotterdam.
Posted by Staff @ 11:03 pm in 2014 Season | 9 Comments »
February 9th, 2014
Weekend Wrap: ATP, Fed Cup Winners and Losers
The Italian “B” squad routed the favored U.S. “B” squad, and advanced to the semifinals to face the winner of the unfinished Spain vs. Czech Republic meeting. Spain leads 1-0 as rain held up weekend play.
Posted by Staff @ 11:37 pm in Tennis | 3 Comments »
January 4th, 2014
Del Potro in Sydney; ATP/WTA Tennis Previews
Notes: Sam Stosur still injured?…Tough draws for (3) Vesnina against the Puerto Rican riser Puig, and (5) Pennetta against the former No. 1 Venus…Venus on the small-tournament guarantee-cash circuit this year?…Wildcards went to Aussies Casey Dellacqua, Olivia Rogowska and Storm Sanders…Storm Sanders is an awesome sports name, period…Pulling from the tournament were Nadia Petrova, Ashleigh Barty and Stefanie Voegele…Vesnina in last year’s final beat Barthel…Returning former champs in the field are Vesnina (2013), Barthel (2012), and Jie Zheng (2005).
Posted by Staff @ 10:52 pm in Tennis | 1 Comment »
January 2nd, 2014
Nadal Overcomes Gulbis In Doha; Federer, Serena v Sharapova Tonight In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal advanced to the semifinals in Doha. In Brisbane tonight Roger Federer returns while Serena Williams takes on Maria Sharapova in the first big blockbuster match of the season.
Posted by Staff @ 4:54 pm in Brisbane, Doha | 46 Comments »
January 2nd, 2014
Marin Cilic: I’m Excited To Be Back After All The Misery From 2013; Goran’s Great For Me
Marin Cilic looks to rebound after a miserable 2013.
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:15 am in Brisbane | 2 Comments »
December 29th, 2013
2014 Preview: Novak Djokovic Or Rafael Nadal, Who’ll Finish The Year No. 1?
Sean Randall previews the 2014 season and makes his Grand Slam predictions.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:56 pm in 2014 Season, Australian Open, French Open, US Open, Wimbledon | 229 Comments »
October 29th, 2013
Tsonga Succumbs To Nishikori In Paris, Sends Federer To Finals; Djokovic Wins 13th Straight
Roger Federer clinched his spot in London today after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost in Paris.
Posted by Staff @ 10:46 pm in Paris | 66 Comments »
October 26th, 2013
Marin Cilic Reinstated From Doping, Will Play Paris
After getting his sentenced reduced, Marin Cilic will return to the ATP next week in Paris.
Posted by Staff @ 12:10 am in Drug Testing | 5 Comments »
September 16th, 2013
Marin Cilic Suspended Nine Months For Doping Violation, Will Miss Australian Open
Marin Cilic has been suspended for nine months.
Posted by Staff @ 1:36 pm in Drug Testing | 16 Comments »