feels a different player and person than 12 months ago. The Romanian player now holds one Grand Slam title, the 2018 French Open, and she is still at the first ranking position. Speaking ahead of the Australian Open on Saturday, Halep said: Its a big difference I can say inside myself because I did whatRead moreRead more
Month: March 2019
Simona Halep: 'With a Grand Slam title, now I am a real number one'
Expert comments on possible Andy Murray possibly continuing his career
, who worked for Liverpool and the Australia cricket team in the past, believes that it will be tough for to come back to play tennis on a consistent basis. The former world No. 1 will take a call on whether if undergoing a surgery or not next week. If he does, he will giveRead moreRead more
Tennis is not as important as off-court issues for Azarenka, says Wilander
On Eurosport, the seven-time Grand Slam winner reflected on particular time in life. The Belarusian is fighting for her son Leos custody and she is definitely not going through her best time in career, losing in early rounds. Wilander said that tennis is not the priority now for the two-time Grand Slam champion, who lostRead moreRead more
Dubai Open Director reacts to Andy Murray likely withdrawal
In an exclusive interview with , the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship Tournament Director commented on possibly withdrawing the event that takes place from 25 February to March 2 2019. Murray confirmed his appearance there earlier this month, and a few days after he announced his upcoming retirement from tennis. The Brit had also plannedRead moreRead more
Australian Open: Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka work hard to score wins
. The Japanese made the difference with her second serve but she still had to play against 15 break points, nine in the opening set when she struggled to find the rhythm. Hsieh did break her four times although it wasnt enough in the end despite a 7,5 4-1 lead, with Naomi taking control fromRead moreRead more
Kei Nishikori reflects on Australian Open win over Joao Sousa
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori relaxed after a tough first set and ended up handing a straight-set defeat to Portuguese Joao Sousa 7-6 (6) 6-1 6-2. Nishikori, seeded at No. 8, blew an early break and two consecutive set points in the tie-break before he converted his third to clinch the opener. The Japanese thenRead moreRead more
Can Victoria Azarenka get into a higher gear to have a success in 2019?
Overall, it was a pretty good match, but obviously sitting here is disappointing, knowing that I could have won that match, with all the opportunities that I created, Azarenka had said after the loss of playing against Venus Williams in the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand 3-6, 6-1, 3-6. TheRead moreRead more
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal tames the Demon for Grand Slam win no. 250!
. The Spaniard served at 75% and despite the problems on the second serve he was never in doubt in his games, fending off all four break points to keep his initial shot intact and charging on the return to forge the win in straight sets. Alex couldnt follow that pace, unable to deliver easyRead moreRead more
I will be cheering for Andy Murray at the Australian Open, says Zverev
Through an Instagram post the world No. 4 paid a great tribute to who will retire this year. Zverev turned back the clock to a few years ago. Right before the Australian Open start, I want to throw it back to the 2016 Australian Open when I played one of the best players and aRead moreRead more
Roger Federer: 'I have not taken ultimate decision on clay yet'
feels happy and satisfied with the pre-season training he has had in December in Dubai. The Swiss player said he practised like he normally does during that part of the year. I didnt change my schedule depending on the clay, Federer said. I just had a normal buildup. I think it was more about howRead moreRead more