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July 27th, 2013

Was Marin Cilic Found In Violation Of The Tennis Anti-Doping Rules?

Marin Cilic is reportedly under investigation for failing a drug test in April at Munich.

Posted by Staff @ 9:45 am in Drug Testing | 6 Comments »

June 15th, 2013

Federer Seeks First Title In 10 Months; Former Champs Murray, Cilic Collide At Queen’s

Roger Federer is on the brink of his very first title in 10 months while 2-champ Andy Murray looks for another crown at Queen’s.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:07 pm in Halle, Queens | 171 Comments »

May 24th, 2013

French Open Men’s Draw: Federer Needed A Dream Draw And Got It; Nadal Lands With Djokovic

Roger Federer got another dream draw at a Grand Slam.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:00 am in French Open | 116 Comments »

May 13th, 2013

Early Madrid Losers Djokovic, Federer Open Play In Rome On Tuesday; Serena v Robson Highlights WTA Card

After a scratchy Madrid event, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer look to regain their footing at Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 10:52 pm in Rome | 19 Comments »

May 3rd, 2013

Madrid Men’s Preview: Nadal Avoids Djokovic Quarter, Draws Ferrer; Federer Returns For Title Defense

Rafael Nadal leads the field at Madrid’s Magic Box.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 2:49 pm in Madrid | 76 Comments »

April 15th, 2013

Tsonga, Del Potro In Action Tuesday At Monte Carclo; Houston Champ Isner Gets Gulbis

Big men Juan Martin Del Potro and John Isner are in action Tuesday in Monte Carlo.

Posted by Staff @ 11:21 pm in Monte Carlo | 24 Comments »

April 13th, 2013

It Seems Like Novak Djokovic Is Playing Monte Carlo, But So Too Is Rafael Nadal Who’s Won 42 Straight Matches There

Despite the bad ankle Novak Djokovic is playing Monte Carlo. It’s Novak home but really the tournament is under Rafael Nadal’s rule.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:35 pm in Monte Carlo | 102 Comments »

March 24th, 2013

Djokovic Continues To Dominate In Miami, Then Watches The Heat Do The Same; Sharapova, Ferrer Advance; Murray, Serena Monday

Novak Djokovic continues to dominate in Miami upping his win streak there to 14 straight after Sunday’s windy win. Then he went to watch the Miami Heat!

Posted by Staff @ 11:35 pm in Miami | 36 Comments »

February 9th, 2013

Rafa Romps To Vina Del Mar Final; Gasquet, Cilic Also Hunting For Sunday Titles

Rafael Nadal seeks a Vina Del Mar double Sunday as the Spaniard aims for singles and doubles trophies.

Posted by Staff @ 11:20 pm in 2013 Season | 5 Comments »

January 15th, 2013

Serena Rolls… Her Ankle; Federer, Murray, Tomic Cruise At The Australian Open

Serena rolled not just her opponent but also her ankle in a scary injury at the Australian Open.

Posted by Staff @ 8:02 am in Australian Open | 65 Comments »

January 10th, 2013

Australian Open Preview: Federer Was Right, Djokovic Is The Clear Favorite Thanks To A Cush Draw

The draw is out for the first Grand Slam of the tennis season and defending champion Novak Djokovic should breeze to the final weekend.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:00 pm in Australian Open | 161 Comments »

December 30th, 2012

2013 Tennis Predictions: My Top 10 Starts With Djokovic As We Begin The Shift Away From The Federer-Nadal Era

What will happen in 2013? Let Sean Randall explain.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:30 pm in 2013 Season | 80 Comments »

December 20th, 2012

2012 Tennis-X Awards: Djokovic Named Best Of The Best; Baghdatis, Melzer, Tomic Take Home Honors

Novak Djokovic wins Tennis-X.com player of the year honors while Bernard Tomic steals the inaugural hot tub award.

Posted by Staff @ 7:04 pm in 2012 Season | 85 Comments »

October 30th, 2012

Djokovic, Murray Begin Play Wednesday In Paris; Berdych, Tsonga Win Openers

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open play Wednesday in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 11:48 pm in Paris | 64 Comments »

October 27th, 2012

Will Federer Play Paris? For Now He’s In The Draw Along With Djokovic And Murray

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer lead a strong Paris Masters field in the final event of the ATP’s regular season.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 6:03 pm in Paris | 126 Comments »