Fourth seed came from a set down to defeat 13th seed in the fourth round on Monday, at the Australian Open. The Japanese won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 47 minutes. Sevastova had 10 break point chances, but could only convert two the first in the opening set and the second in theRead moreRead more
Month: March 2019
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka gets through Sevastova to reach QFs
Roger Federer can't win too many more Majors, says Rod Laver
In an interview, the Australian legend commented on how many Grand Slam titles have left in them. The Swiss holds 20 crowns, the Spaniard has 17 and Djokovic 14. Laver said: Im not sure that Roger can win too many more. He certainly could win Wimbledon cause hes a grass court player. Novak certainly couldRead moreRead more
Injured Marin Cilic shows class after Australian Open exit
A knee issue prevented Croatian tennis star Marin Cilic from performing at his best level against Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut. Bautista Agut, seeded at No. 22, edged out 2018 runner-up Cilic 6-7 (6) 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4 to reach the Australian Open quarter-final. After the match, Cilic said that each match he was dealing withRead moreRead more
Roger will always be Roger: Boris Becker praises Federer
In a column for Times of India, the six-time Major winner commented on the clash between old guys and next generation. Becker believes the Big three competitors are on the first row, but younger players can be protagonists as well. After his injury woes, everybody wanted to see how Rafa did during the first weekRead moreRead more
Roger Federer is a freak of nature, says Pat Cash
The 1987 Wimbledon champion believes that the 20-time Grand Slam winner is a freak of nature. The Australian thinks that the Swiss is a particular case in tennis for his great talent. As quoted by Express, Cash said: Often, single-handed backhand guys usually take a while to develop some strength. Denis Shapovalov is a prettyRead moreRead more
I can't even explain how good Novak Djokovic is, says Mats Wilander
Speaking on Eurosport the seven-time Grand Slam winner said he was impressed by Novak Djokovics dominant win over Lucas Pouille in the Australian Open semifinals. Wilander said Djokovic was unfazed by cooler night conditions: Everyone cooled down, not Novak Djokovic I would say. That was incredible. I was out there watching it live from theRead moreRead more
Australian Open: Milos Raonic sinks pale Alexander Zverev to enter quarters
. This was the 15th Grand Slam in a career for Alexander Zverev and he failed to reach the quarters for the 14th time, losing to a player who has shown more in the opening eight days and who will now face Borna Coric or Lucas Pouille for the place in the semis. Serving atRead moreRead more
Women need to use their power to create a change, says Serena Williams
in the Super Bowl spot ahead of the upcoming match that will take place on Monday. The American player defended the womens rights as she usually does. At such a pivotal time for women across the globe, this commercial seeks to inspire all of us to seize opportunity wherever it presents itself. I want womenRead moreRead more
Kvitova: 'It's painful, I don't know how long it will take to get over it'
lost to Naomi Osaka in a three-set Australian Open final. The Czech player felt disappointed by her loss. Its painful, for sure. I dont know how long will take me to get over it, said Kvitova. When I look back, I did have my chances in the first set when I had 40-Love on herRead moreRead more
U21 Race to Milan: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur top standings
The third edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals will take place between November 5-9 in Milan, with the players born in 1998 or later fighting for seven direct spots that guarantee the place in the draw. Back in 2017, Hyeon Chung became the first champion of this event and he reached the semi-final atRead moreRead more