Eleven years ago in Melbourne, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic played their first Grand Slam match in Melbourne, with Roger scoring a 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 win en route to his third Australian Open title. The same rivals competed for the title at the US Open in September (Roger won that one in straight sets asRead moreRead more
Month: March 2019
January 25, 2008: Novak Djokovic ends Roger Federer's unmatched streak
Stefanos Tsitsipas: It was tough to fall asleep after beating Roger Federer
Rising Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas admits he has surprised himself a bit with the quality of his performances at Melbourne Park and the way he has reproduced them in each round. The 20-year-old continued his Australian Open success this Tuesday when he beat No. 22 seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5 4-6 6-4 7-6 (2) toRead moreRead more
Feliciano Lopez: 'Ferrer is one of the most important Spanish players ever'
After 20 years on the Tour, the 36-year-old David Ferrer has decided to end his career this season, playing a few tournaments before the final countdown at Madrid Masters in front of the family and friends. A former world no. 3 has participated in more than 1000 ATP matches, reaching 52 ATP finals and liftingRead moreRead more
The paradox of Roberto Bautista Agut
has improved his tennis and his results since 2014, and has emerged from the shadows of his more illustrious compatriots and is making a name for himself Since he has been improving his solidity in the last few years, it is no coincidence that at the Australian Open 2019, he has achieved his best resultRead moreRead more
'Rafael Nadal will be even more careful about selecting events' – Leconte
In an interview to Sport Klub the former player commented on how he sees tennis in the future. The Frenchman admitted the new generation is coming up in a very strong way. Novak (Djokovic) will be at the top, Rafa (Nadal) could be there as well, because he will be even more careful I thinkRead moreRead more
It's incredible what happened to Serena Williams, says Kim Clijsters
The four-time Grand Slam winner was surprised to see losing to Karolina Pliskova in the Australian quarter-finals. Its incredible what happened to Serena, admitted Clijsters. To my eyes she was the favorite, given her experience. And she seemed physically fitter than she was at the US Open. But now there are a lot of talentedRead moreRead more
Stefanos Tsitsipas could have gotten Australian passport, regrets Pat Cash
commented on origins. The 20-year-old was born in Greece but he reportedly trained in Australia for some time. Cash believes that Tsitsipas could have become an Australian in the past. It is not well known that there was a time in his formative years where he almost became an adopted Australian, said the former worldRead moreRead more
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka tames Svitolina, reaches first AO semi-finals
Fourth seed made her way to her first Australian Open semi-final with a one-sided win over sixth seed on Wednesday. The Japanese dropped just five games in the course of the 72-minute match, as she won 6-4, 6-1. Both players were more or less well-matched in terms of points won off their first serves. ButRead moreRead more
'Federer is getting older, Nadal will be at the top on clay. Djokovic..'
In a column for Gazzetta dello Sport the former world No. 12 singles player said is set to dominate the world of tennis this year, even more than the previous years. Bertolucci, a regular TV commentator, wrote: This year he should face less difficulties because (Roger) Federer is getting older, (Rafael) Nadal appears to beRead moreRead more
Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas edges Roberto Bautista Agut, becoming..
The youngest semi-finalist in Melbourne since 2003 and Andy Roddick and at Majors overall after Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2007, Stefanos played another high-quality match just like against Roger Federer two days ago, blasting 68 winners and 38 errors to topple the rival who gave his best to stay in contention. Roberto wonRead moreRead more