Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori thought he would be able to finish his Australian Open quarter-final clash against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic but unfortunately, that wasnt the case. Six-time Australian Open champion Djokovic progressed to the semi-final after a Nishikori retirement. The Japanese received a treatment and strapping on his right thigh after theRead moreRead more
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Kei Nishikori reveals what led to him retiring against Novak Djokovic
Roger Federer's advice helped me, says Belinda Bencic
In a recent interview, recalled her great Hopman Cup experience in Perth. For the third consecutive year the Swiss player teamed up with , retaining their title after defeating Germanys Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber in the final. Bencic, who had a good Australian Open run losing to Petra Kvitova 6-1 6-4 in a third-roundRead moreRead more
Mahesh Bhupathi: I think it's time to start talking about singles
India now needs to switch focus to singles rather than feeling happy about the Doubles achievements in Grand Slams, according to Mahesh Bhupathi. India has had four Grand Slam Champions all in doubles. Do you really want people to win doubles Grand Slams? We have won like 30 of them. I think its time toRead moreRead more
ATP Marseille – Entry List: Khachanov, Coric and Tsitsipas to play
The 27th edition of the Open 13 Provence in Marseille will take place at the Palais des sports de Marseille between February 18-24 and it gathers some of the best indoor players that will fight for the title. Boris Becker, Guy Forget, Thomas Enqvist, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Roger Federer, Gilles Simon, Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, RobinRead moreRead more
Rafael Nadal: I love women's tennis. I don't care if they earn more
In June 2018, had reportedly said, in an interview to the Italian magazine IoDonna, that men should earn more than women as their popularity is bigger. However, those quotes were misunderstood and now in a press conference at the Australian Open Nadal said: I dont know why you are trying all the time to createRead moreRead more
Australian Open hits yet another record-breaking attendance
Twelve months ago, Roger Federer had defended his Australian Open crown and it was a perfect recipe for another record-breaking attendance at the Melbourne Park, with the crowd of 743,667 (there were 728,763 spectators in 2017)! Widely considered as the fastest-growing Major and the most advanced event among the special four, the organizers of theRead moreRead more
'Roger Federer didn't expect Tsitsipas to be so aggressive' – Henri Leconte
How many Grand Slams will hold once his tennis career ends? The Serbian player currently holds 14 crowns and he looks to add more to his achievements list. In an interview to Sport Klub, the former player answered: Its not an easy question. Frankly, I do not know… I do not want to say thatRead moreRead more
Davis Cup: Giraldo and Elahi Galan sink Ymer brothers
Competing in the elite for the first time since the formation of the World Group, Colombia is in the driving seat of securing the place at Davis Cup finals, leading Sweden 2-0 after the opening singles matches. Opening his 14th straight Davis Cup campaign, Santiago Giraldo defeated Elias Ymer 6-2, 6-4 to kick off theRead moreRead more
Roger Federer:'John McEnroe is in front of a mic, he will always say stuff'
does not really believe that his four-set loss to will definitely mark the changing of the guard in tennis with the next generation taking over the older guys. In press conference, speaking of John McEnroes quotes, Federer said: Hes in front of the mic a lot. Hes always going to say stuff. I love John.Read moreRead more
I don't know if I will achieve the Calendar Grand Slam, says Novak Djokovic
After reaching Monte Carlo, as quoted by Sport Klub, commented on what his next goals are. The Serb is taking a one-month rest as he will not play any tournament in February, and he hopes to perform great in the crunch moments. Grand Slams are the biggest tournaments we have and obviously you want toRead moreRead more