Month: March 2019

In press conference at the Australian Open commented on how it feels to be surrounded by cameras almost all the time in tournaments. The five-time Grand Slam winner said: I think we have known that, because thats been the way that we have had a lot of cameras here for the last couple of years,Read moreRead more

Dubai Tennis Championships had found its place in the ATP calendar in 1993, becoming one of the strongest events outside Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments. The Aviation Club Tennis Centre was built in 1996 and Dubai was upgraded to the ATP 500 series where it stayed ever since. The first champion was Karel NovacekRead moreRead more

lost to in five sets, 7-6(8) 6-4 6-7(4) 4-6 6-7 (8-10), after an epic five-hour fourth round match. The point on 8-6 in the fifth set tie-break was a very controversial one as Carreno Bustas ball was initially judged out, then the HawkEye showed it was in and the umpire gave the point to theRead moreRead more

In an interview to Eurosport, the coach commented on the upcoming Australian Open final between . The Frenchman could watch the Spaniard closely as Nadal defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, who Mouratoglou coaches, in a straight-set semifinal. Mouratoglou thinks Nadal is the favourite. He said: I find it impressive because, first of all, he serves very wellRead moreRead more

believes that motherhood was good for her in some ways. The former world No. 1 said that she feels new energy since when she gave birth to her daughter Olympia in September 2017. Its very hard to say, Serena said speaking of her comeback. But I feel like a part of that is absolutely true.Read moreRead more

In an interview to The Times of India, former Serbias Davis Cup team captain commented on why according to him is a better player than and . Obradovic praised Djokovics achievements but also his origins, which were tougher than the Swiss and the Spaniards. Of the three, he is the one to have won allRead moreRead more

In a press conference at the Australian Open after his straight-set loss to Novak Djokovic, commented on his next plans. The Spaniard will be back competing at next months Mexican Open in Acapulco that starts on 25th of February. I need matches, but I cant go crazy to play matches. I have my age. IRead moreRead more

On Monday said he would like to speak with about Chris Kermode possibly leaving the ATP President role. On Tuesday Novak Djokovic was asked if he is available to have a chat with the other two legends. We will speak, said Djokovic. As I said, we didnt have a chance to speak so far, butRead moreRead more

In an interview to Sports Radio, the 1987 Wimbledon champion commented on the criticism that has been getting since going through her doping ban between 2016 and 2017. Shes been very hot and cold. Some of the players point to because shes not allowed to take her drugs anymore, thats why she cant compete, saidRead moreRead more

In an interview to Omnisport, marketing expert commented on great behaviour during the most tense moments in the 2018 US Open final. The way she reacted when she beat Williams in the US Open final – her respect and her graciousness and almost embarrassment is something almost unique, I think, in elite professional sport, recognizedRead moreRead more