Month: March 2019

In an interview to Tennis Channel recalled the day when he decided to retire from professional tennis at the 2012 US Open. Roddick played his last match against Juan Martin del Potro in front of his crowd. Its funny. I decided to retire, I woke up in the morning after the first round of 2012Read moreRead more

. The Czech served at 78% and that was the winning formula for her today, dropping seven points on serve and facing only one break point in the entire encounter. Muguruza did convert it but she needed much more to stay competitive and on the positive side of the scoreboard, losing almost 60% of theRead moreRead more

was pleased and happy with three-set win over Simona Halep at the Australian Open on Monday. Speaking to ESPN, Mouratoglou said: Emotionally, Serena knew this was a match where she had to really step up. And physically, she had to show her A-game because there were a lot of very long rallies. Physically, emotionally, SerenasRead moreRead more

For , winning seven matches in a Grand Slam is tougher than the past as she has to recover physically. The Russian player is yet to reach a quarter-final in Major since when she got a 15-month doping ban in 2016, but speaking after her loss to Ashleigh Barty the 31-year-old said she still dreamsRead moreRead more

. Nonetheless, Rafa struggled a lot to deliver his best tennis on hard courts, dealing with multiple injuries and skipping many tournaments that in the end cost him the year-end no. 1 position. Staying away from the court between September and January, Rafa entered the Australian Open with big hopes and improved serve that allowedRead moreRead more

believes that feeling confident during her quarter-final match against at the Australian Open was the key to defeat the American player. Pliskova won the first set 6-4, then Serena won the second 6-4 and was leading 5-1 in the third. Then Pliskova went on to win six games in a row. I think Im feelingRead moreRead more

As expected, French tennis star Richard Gasquet has pulled out of the upcoming ATP 500 event in Rotterdam. The 32-year-old has yet to open his 2019 campaign. The former world No. 7 hasnt played since the Paris Masters due to a groin issue. After being forced to skip the beginning of the season and theRead moreRead more

In an interview to The Tennis Podcast, the 2001 Wimbledon champion praised 20-year-old a lot. After the world no. 15s win over Roger Federer at the Australian Open, Ivanisevic said: I love the guy. I am very impressed with the guy, he is for me the best young player by far. Maybe Zverev is betterRead moreRead more

In one of twelve Davis Cup Qualifiers ties that will take place on Friday and Saturday, India hosts Italy at the Calcutta South Club in Kolkata on grass court, hoping for a positive outcome and a chance to secure a ticket for Davis Cup finals in Madrid in November. Without Fabio Fognini, the hopes ofRead moreRead more

was the highest paid female athlete for 11 years, before going through a doping ban and seeing her earnings dropping down due to endorsements leaving her. The Russian player is very beautiful, but she thinks that a lot of commitment is required off-court. It takes much more than blonde hair or a nice look toRead moreRead more