The former top 50 player commented on the Australian Open favorites. My suggestion is Petra Kvitova. On the mens, I hope Rafael Nadal, said Haider-Maurer in an interview to TennisNet. On Andy Murrays hip injury, Haider-Maurer added: It seems that handling the pain has been very difficult. Otherwise he would have not announced his retirementRead moreRead more
Month: March 2019
I hope Rafael Nadal, Petra Kvitova win Australian Open, says former player
Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer after a great run in Melbourne, becoming..
Reaching a Grand Slam final is a very special feat that turns into something exceptional if you do that without losing a set! The draws at Majors did not always contain six best-of-five matches en route to the title match and the first player who managed to win all 18 sets before the final wasRead moreRead more
Serena Williams: 'I need to be busy because I have so much energy'
Why is a strong personality that feels she can do everything? The American player explained it in a press conference following her win over Eugenie Bouchard. Its definitely innate, said Serena. I think growing up, I always played tennis, but at the same time I wasnt allowed to play tennis if I didnt get straightRead moreRead more
I will try to speak with Roger Federer's wife, says Hantuchova
Former player is loving her job as a TV commentator. During the Australian Open, in an interview to sport.sk, Hantuchova commented on how it feels to be a former player and now an analyst: There in an advantage. In the interviews, players are more honest and available. They know I am one of them andRead moreRead more
WTA Hua Hin: Dayana Yastremska performs miracle escape to win the title
An 18-year-old Dayana Yastremska has won the second WTA title in Hua Hin, overcoming a stern test from Ajla Tomljanovic to prevail 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 in two hours and 22 minutes. This is the second title in the last five WTA tournaments for the super talented teenager and she had to work really hard toRead moreRead more
Watching Federer at the Australian Open from courtside is awesome – Alcott
enjoyed a great experience at the Australian Open. Alcott said that Melbourne is his favorite Grand Slam. Alcott finds particularly exciting the fact that he can meet the likes of in the locker room. Im also going to get out there and try to see some kids and sign some tennis balls as well, soRead moreRead more
February 2, 2004: Roger Federer conquers ATP throne for the first time
The future of tennis looked very promising at the beginning of the new millennium, with the players like Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer who were there to compete against the old school masters like Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi. Safin won the US Open at the age ofRead moreRead more
I was not more nervous than usual against Novak Djokovic, says Rafael Nadal
made a lot of unforced errors during his Australian Open final loss to . The Spaniard believes this was caused by the Serbs high level of tennis, not his own nerves. I make more mistakes because he pushed more, said Nadal. Thats all. Is not about being more nervous. I have been normal nerves, likeRead moreRead more
I hope Novak Djokovic doesn't win Australian Open final , says Roy Emerson
wants his seven Australian Open titles record to stay alive. Thats why he hopes that will not win the Australian Open final over . It doesnt look too good, Emerson admitted. I dont want him to do it. I dont have that many records to brag about. Hes still young and he can make allRead moreRead more
There is no rush, I can do it – Djokovic eyes Roger Federer's 20 Slams
has his eyes sight on Grand Slam titles record. The Serbian player holds 15 Slams, five less than Federers 20, and on Monday, he spoke about the chance to catch the Swiss. Can he really do it? Well, if Im still playing and winning Slams I think its logical to conclude that I do. ImRead moreRead more