In an interview to Eurosport commented on this years Australian Open court condition and balls. Balls get fluffy, its definitely different than last year, the courts play here a little bit slower than in Perth at the Hopman Cup so for me there is a minor adjustment to be made, the spin doesnt take offRead moreRead more
Month: March 2019
Roger Federer: 'You get rewarded playing aggressive tennis'
Alexei Popyrin: I’m happy for all Australians that won their first rounds
Alexei Popyrin became the 10th Australian to win the first round of the Australian Open with an impressive performance against Mischa Zverev. The teenager took out the seasoned veteran in straight sets 7-5, 7-6(7), 6-4 in a match that lasted for just under 2 hours. It felt really good. Losing first round last year, gettingRead moreRead more
Andy Murray: if today was my last match, it was brilliant way to finish
Click:20 watt street light Great Britains Andy Murray will make a decision over his new hip surgery next week. The former world No. 1 left the door open to returning to Melbourne Park in the future during his on-court interview after an Australian Open first round loss suffered to Roberto Bautista Agut. The five-time AustralianRead moreRead more
Ice baths, stretching, massaging: Wozniacki on how she copes with disease
Speaking to the reporters at the Australian Open on Sunday, commented on how she is dealing with rheumatoid arthritis. The Dane revealed her disease at last years WTA Finals and she takes care of her body more than ever. I think you just always try to figure out whats working and whats not, then youRead moreRead more
Stan Wawrinka comments on Chris Kermode possibly leaving ATP
In an interview to The Telegraph, the three-time Grand Slam winner commented on the ATP Chief Executive possibly leaving the mens tennis tour as lower-ranked players are not happy with the prize money distribution. Ahead of the Australian Open, Wawrinka said: It [the vote] is big for the sport. The most important will be toRead moreRead more
Rafael Nadal: 'Facing Federer has been big challenge all around the world'
In a press conference at the Australian Open recalled his 2017 Australian Open five-set loss to . The Spaniard was leading 3-1 in the fifth set, then lost five of the remaining six games. 2017 was a special situation, Nadal recognized. Both of us came back from a very long time without playing tennis. NobodyRead moreRead more
Rafael Nadal is really close to perfecting his body, says Mats Wilander
In a recent interview, the three-time Australian Open champion commented on chances in Melbourne. The Spaniard last played an official match at last years US Open semifinals against Juan Martin del Potro has dealt with a ton of injuries, hip, knee, foot, thigh. If hes less than 100 per cent, its not worth him playingRead moreRead more
John McEnroe criticizes Nick Kyrgios for lack of fitness form
already ended his Australian Open campaign as he lost to in straight sets, 7-6 6-4 6-3. Once again, the Australian player is dealing with a knee injury that had already bothered him for several months during the 2018 season. The 23-year-old called the trainer several times in mid-match and, during his Nine9 commentary, the seven-timeRead moreRead more
Nick Kyrgios drops big praise on Milos Raonic after Australian Open exit
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios was full of praise for Canadian Milos Raonics serving display shown during their Australian Open first round clash. Raonic fired 30 aces, won 90 percent of his first serve points and didnt face a single break point chance on his way to claiming a 6-4 7-6 (5) 6-4 win overRead moreRead more
Roger Federer explains why he doesn't celebrate Christmas in Switzerland
In an interview to Bote, the 20-time Grand Slam winner explained why he has not been celebrating the Christmas in Switzerland since 2014. The Swiss trains in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in December and his wife Mirka and their four children are there as well. Federer flew from Dubai to Perth, Australia, on December 26Read moreRead more