The executive vice-chairman and CEO of Duty Free is excited to have back in the Arab tournament for the 14th time. The Swiss player committed to the ATP 500 event that takes place from 25 February to 2 March, looking to triumph for the eight time there. His maiden success is dated back to 2003,Read moreRead more
Month: March 2019
'In 2002 we could not imagine Roger Federer would be back to 2019 Dubai'
Tiafoe: 'Rafael Nadal isn't getting any younger, Tsitsipas can win it'
can go all the way at the Australian Open, believes Frances Tiafoe. In a press conference after his straight-set loss to the Spaniard, Tiafoe said: Why not? I think the games definitely heading that way. Rafa and these cats aint getting any younger, you know what Im saying? Look, I mean, were playing good, playingRead moreRead more
Sloane Stephens wilts to Pavlychenkova in the fourth round at Melbourne
The fourth round had started late due to a Federer/Tsitsipas duel, but Sloane Stephens and Anastasia Pavlychenkova walked on ready for action. The first three rounds for both players were won comfortably with Stephens never dropping a set from her three opponents. Pavlychenkov battled it out too but was ready to deal with the fourthRead moreRead more
'Tsitsipas was aware that Roger Federer wasn't at his best' – Mats Wilander
Speaking on Eurosport the seven-time Grand Slam winner commented on quarter-final win over Roberto Bautista Agut at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Wilander said: It was a very important victory for sure and a tough match to play because Bautista Agut is obviously a solid player, he played great here. Tsitsipas was so aware ofRead moreRead more
Andy Murray should undergo surgery again, says golfer
The golfer believes that should undergo hip surgery and possibly make a comeback to tennis. Montgomerie misses Murray competing and he was impressed by the Brits desire showed at the Australian Open where he lost to Roberto Bautista Agut in a five-set first round match. The Spaniard lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals. InRead moreRead more
Keys: The things that Halep and Serena Williams do are unbelievable
commented on the upcoming fourth-round match between the 23-time Grand Slam winner and the world no. 1 that is scheduled to take place on Monday. Keys said: Her and Serena have had some epic matches. You know its just two amazing tennis players who play very different games bringing out the best in each other.Read moreRead more
Milos Raonic comments on Alexander Zverev breaking racket
defeated in straight sets, 6-1 6-1 7-6(5), to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for the fourth time in his career. In press conference, the Canadian was asked about Zverev breaking his racket when being down 4-1 in the second set. I dont think I looked over. I think it was pretty clear what was goingRead moreRead more
Australian Open set to start one week later in 2020!
Le Temps revealed some interesting details on the early 2020 tennis calendar. As we already knew, the ATP Cup will take place from 3 to 12 January featuring 24 teams, five players per team, three cities and the final in Sydney. The new is that the will start one week later than previous years: onRead moreRead more
Attention on partnership with Murray was higher than Pouille – Mauresmo
The partnership between and has been very successful so far, with the Frenchman reaching his maiden Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open. Pouille will face the world No. 1 Novak Djokovic on Friday. Mauresmo, who stepped down from the Davis Cup captaincy, admitted that the attention from media was much bigger when she workedRead moreRead more
Serena Williams effect: coaching may be allowed soon in Aus Open, US Open
Speaking on ESPN, the journalist revealed that the Australian Open and US Open could introduce the on-court coaching in 2020. Wertheim talked with a Tennis Australia member in recent times. Remember, the majors have a certain amount of latitude when it comes to setting policy, he added. We saw this year they changed the decisiveRead moreRead more