commented on retirement from tennis. The Spaniard said: Of course is very bad news. But being honest, when somebody like him, that he achieved almost everything in his tennis career, is suffering like hes doing for such a long time already, and you feel that you are not competitive for the thing that really makesRead moreRead more
Month: March 2019
Rafael Nadal: 'As a kid, Andy Murray was a little bit a bad boy'
Lucas Pouille didn't expect to reach Australian Open semi-final
French tennis star Lucas Pouille believes one of the keys in his big win over Milos Raonic was him not panicking and staying focused on the court. Pouille, seeded at No. 28, defeated 16th-seeded Raonic 7-6 (4) 6-3 6-7 (2) 6-4 to reach the Australian Open semi-final. Raonic got off to a dominant 6-0 third-setRead moreRead more
Pat Cash: 'Novak Djokovic is phenomenal, unbelievable'
The 1987 Wimbledon champion praised in an interview to Channel 9. Speaking after the Serbs four-set win over Daniil Medvedev, Cash spoke highly of the world No. 1s fighting spirit. He really had tough moments in his match last night and Medvedev played brilliantly for three sets. It was a marathon match. He is soRead moreRead more
Naomi Osaka's endorsement forced to remove ad featuring the Japanese star
The half-Haitian featured in a Nissin advertisement having pale skin. The Japanese player has a dual Japanese and American citizenship, and through a statement, as reported by The Guardian, the company didnt want to whitewash the 20-year-old who won her second Grand Slam title in a row after the 2018 US Open when she defeatedRead moreRead more
Mats Wilander comments on Naomi Osaka possibly overtaking Serena Williams
In an interview to Express, the seven-time Grand Slam winner commented on three-set win over Petra Kvitova on Saturday. Wilander, a Eurosport commentator, was asked if the Japanese can follow Serena Williamss footsteps. Im not sure. You never know how long you can last with injuries, said Wilander. But you think with a game likeRead moreRead more
Stefanos Tsitsipas: 'I am playing for the Australian Open title'
does not want his Australian Open run to stop after his four-set match win over . The 20-year-old Greek would love to win his maiden Grand Slam title. Thats why Im playing, for the trophy, for the title, said Tsitsipas. Yeah, again, I feel good. I really want it badly. I really want to proceedRead moreRead more
Milos Raonic reflects on loss suffered to Lucas Pouille
Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic said he could have played better against Lucas Pouille but the Frenchman deserved the win. World No. 31 Pouille defeated the 16th-seeded Canadian 7-6 (4) 6-3 6-7 (2) 6-4 to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at Melbourne Park. Raonic failed to serve out for the opener in the 10thRead moreRead more
Olympia loved to watch Serena Williams playing in Abu Dhabi – Organizer
In an exclusive interview with Tennis World USA the Mubadala World Tennis Championship Tournament Director spoke about how one-year and five-month old daughter, , enjoyed her mother and auntie Venus facing each other on December 27 last year. Olympia clapped both Serena and Venus, watching the match on the grounds with her father Alexis Ohanian.Read moreRead more
'Roger Federer's Davis Cup absence doesn't make tie easier' – Tarpischev
The Russian Tennis Federation chief previewed the upcoming Davis Cup tie between Switzerland and Russia that will take place on Friday and Saturday on indoor hard-courts. Team leaders Karen Khachanov and Daniil Medvedev will perform in Biel, they are fit, said Tarpischev as quoted by Championat. Besides them, Andrey Rublev, Evgeny Donskoy and the 14-year-oldRead moreRead more
Roger Federer moves like a dancer, says Jim Courier
In an interview to Who, the former world No. 1 revealed who is the player he enjoyed watching the most. The American player picked the 20-time Major winner . He makes it look so easy and effortless, and there is a ballet aspect to the way he moves. There is a graceful silence to it,Read moreRead more