In an interview to Afton Bladet, the 11-time Grand Slam winner commented on his son Leos passion for tennis. is 15 years old and he hopes to have a future in professional tennis. Leo has a big heart, he thinks tennis is important and he loves what he does, said Bjorn, who feels confident aboutRead moreRead more
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Leo Borg has a big heart for tennis, says father Bjorn
Bernard Tomic withdraws from Dallas Challenger
Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic be returning to the Dallas Challenger after an eight-year absence as he has withdrawn from the American Challenger event. The Dallas Challenger is due to take place from February 04-10. In his lone appearance at the Dallas Challenger — which came in 2011 — the 26-year-old was forced to retireRead moreRead more
Garbine Muguruza and Caroline Garcia are the Top Seeds in Thailand Open
Tennis – Former World No. 1 , of Spain, is the top seed at this weeks Toyota Thailand Open in Hua Hin, followed by Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia, Taipeis Su-Wei Hsieh and Chinas Saisai Zhang. This is the first WTA Tour level event in Thailand in four years. Muguruza will play the former Wimbledon finalist SabineRead moreRead more
Love and passion for tennis made me get back to the top,says Novak Djokovic
In a press conference at the Australian Open after his win over Kei Nishikori, commented on his comeback to the highest level. The Serb believes that his commitment and dedication were the keys to give himself a shot to play for the biggest trophies again. I think it always has to start or go backRead moreRead more
Russia can win the Davis Cup title, says Roger Federer's coach
The Swiss Davis Cup team captain feels confident ahead of the tie against Russia on Friday and Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Luthi, who has been coach since 2008, said: Russia can even win the title. They have very good and young players, two of them (Khachanov and Medvedev) are in the top 20. Obviously weRead moreRead more
I would have never expected Serena Williams losing, says John McEnroe
In an interview to Nine, the seven-time Grand Slam winner admitted he was surprised with seeing losing in three sets to Karolina Pliskova at the Australian Open. Serena came back from being a set and a break down. 6-4 3-2 down I just thought it was maybe not her day, at 37 sometimes you wakeRead moreRead more
Maria Sharapova got a heavy doping ban, claims Sam Smith
Channel Nine commentator believes that should have not been given a 15-month doping ban. The Russian player stopped competing in a very important moment of her career, as she took Meldonium. It was an emotional reaction not based on the facts, Smith said ahead of the Sharapovas three-set loss to Ashleigh Barty on Sunday. TheRead moreRead more
Roberto Bautista-Agut: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic my favorites to win AO
Spanish tennis star Roberto Bautista Agut admitted to feeling disappointed after losing to rising Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open quarter-final. No. 14 seed Tsitsipas beat world No. 24 Bautista Agut 7-5 4-6 6-4 7-6 (2) to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final. The Spaniard broke Tsitsipas in the opening game of theRead moreRead more
Australian Open: Karolina Pliskova mounts comeback, stuns Serena in the QF
Seven-time former champion looked like she was on course to win her eighth Australian Open and 24th Grand Slam title but had other ideas. The seventh seed made an unexpected comeback from *5-1 and four match points down to oust Williams 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in a two-hour-10-minute long roller-coaster. At first, it was Pliskova whoRead moreRead more
Daniil Medvedev reflects on tough Davis Cup win over Henri Laaksonen
Rising Russian star Daniil Medvedev claims he entered his Davis Cup clash against Swiss Henri Laaksonen expecting a tough encounter. Medvedev, ranked at No. 16 in the world, was tasted heavily by world No. 142 Laaksonen but managed to avoid a shock defeat as he won 7-6 (8) 6-7 (6) 6-2 on an indoor-clay surfaceRead moreRead more