French tennis star Richard Gasquet wont be opening his 2019 campaign anytime soon as he has withdrawn from the Open Sud de France in Montpellier. The 32-year-old is set to undergo a surgery on his groin this Thursday, per Midi Libre. The Frenchman has been dealing with a groin issue for quite some time. Gasquet,Read moreRead more
Month: March 2019
Richard Gasquet pulls out of Montpellier, set to undergo surgery this week
Despite opening loss Victoria Azarenka may still come up big at Melbourne
Ive been through a lot of things in my life…sometimes I just need a little time and patience and a little support, Victoria Azarenka had said at an emotional press conference after her first round loss to Germanys Laura Siegemund 7-6, 4-6, 2-6 in Melbourne. The loss didnt altogether signify her playing ability but herRead moreRead more
Ashleigh Barty: I can come out here and play with freedom
Australian hope Ashleigh Barty sealed a spot in the Third Round following a straight sets victory over Yafan Wang. Its nice to just get into the tournament, to be honest. I felt like today was pretty clean, except for a couple of games where I got passive. Its been a hell of a start toRead moreRead more
Nick Kyrgios to commentate Roger Federer vs Taylor Fritz clash
Nick Kyrgios is a controversial but definitely an interesting character and he will be in the spotlight once again on Friday. The Australian player will commentate, with the former world No. 1 doubles player Todd Woodbridge and No. 1 singles Jim Courier, the third round clash between Roger Federer and Taylor Fritz. Kyrgios lost inRead moreRead more
January 12, 2002: Roger Federer eases past Chela to win second ATP title
. Roger was among the title favorites together with another youngster Andy Roddick and this time there were no mistakes, going all the way to lift his second ATP title and first out of many on the Australian soil. It wasnt a smooth ride towards the crown, though, facing Tommy Robredo in the opening roundRead moreRead more
Dubai Open comments on Novak Djokovic not playing in 2019
usually has a light tournaments schedule, and the 2019 season is not set to be an exception. After the Australian Open, the Serbian player did not commit to any tournament until Indian Wells, the first Masters 1000 of the year that takes place in March. A few months ago the Acapulco Open Tournament Director RaulRead moreRead more
Rod Laver urges Nick Kyrgios to fight back after early Melbourne exit
The Aussie struggled with a knee injury and couldnt match Milos pace despite a solid effort, losing serve twice and staying away from any chance on the return after winning just 10 points behind Raonics booming serve, creating no break opportunities and losing the pivotal points for another setback that extended his poor form. AfterRead moreRead more
Bernard Tomic launches astonishing broadside at Lleyton Hewitt
Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic slammed Australian Davis Cup Team Captain Lleyton Hewitt after his Australian Open first round exit. Tomic, 26, lost to 2018 Australian Open runner-up Cilic 6-2 6-4 7-6 (4) on Monday at Melbourne Park. The 26-year-old made a Davis Cup debut in 2010 but hasnt played in the competition since 2016.Read moreRead more
Australian Open – Tuesday Schedule: Djokovic, Serena Williams to play
Tuesday will mark Serena Williams and Novak Djokovics 2019 Australian Open debut. For the first time in career, the 23-time Grand Slam winner will face Tatjana Maria. Both are mothers: Serena gave birth to Olympia in September 2017, Maria to her daughter Charlotte. Serena makes her comeback in Melbourne for the first time since 2017Read moreRead more
The stories Bjorn Borg can tell are surreal, says Roger Federer
shared his admiration for The Swiss player and the Swedish legend coincided in the first two Laver Cup editions in Prague and Chicago, and they are set to repeat the amazing experience again in Geneva this September. Its surreal, the stories he can tell, and people were laughing that he doesnt say much on theRead moreRead more