'Rafael Nadal could have been a footballer like Cristiano Ronaldo' -Gilbert

The ESPN analyst believes that could have been a football player if he were not successful in tennis. The Spaniard played football as a kid and he is still a passionate FC Real Madrid fan. I was sitting next to an (NFL) football player at the US Open a couple of years ago, Gilbert toldRead moreRead more

Roger Federer: 'The last 10 years in tennis for me have been so fun'

In a press conference at the Australian Open was asked if his best is yet to come. No, I dont think so, the Swiss honestly replied. Federer won 99 career-titles including 20 Grand Slams so far, and he has no retirement plans set: I think the last 10 have been a lot of fun, maybeRead moreRead more

I have never seen Rafael Nadal serve so good, says Mats Wilander

praised straight-set win over Frances Tiafoe in the Australian Open quarter-final on Tuesday,22nd January . The Swede believes that Nadal is delivering a new kind of game. He was unbelievably aggressive, he served so good, said Wilander on Eurosport. I have never seen him serve so good, even when he won the US Open heRead moreRead more

Djokovic's movement can only be equalled by the best Nadal, says Becker

In an interview to DN, the six-time Grand Slam winner revealed what is special about . Becker, who worked with the Serb from 2013 to 2016 helping him to win six Grand Slam titles, said: I will start with his champions mentality. Novak knows how to win. Then I think his on-court movement gets equalledRead moreRead more

Tsitsipas is doing what Roger Federer did at his age – Wilander

sees a lot of similarities between 19 years old the Swiss upset Pete Sampras in 2001 Wimbledon fourth round, now at the 2019 Australian Open the 20-year-old Tsitsipas defeated Federer. He is so fun to watch, Wilander said. I cannot believe I am watching this guy playing tennis in 2019. I cant believe Federer isRead moreRead more

Roger Federer explains keys behind Tomas Berdych's great comeback

In recent times several over 30 years old top players like took a long break from tennis in order to recover from injuries. In 2016, Federer stopped competing for six months due to a knee and back injuries. Once he came back to play, he won two Grand Slam titles in the same year. TomasRead moreRead more

Prajnesh Gunneswaran: 'Davis Cup format change would not matter to me'

The 29-year-old Prajnesh Gunneswaran is another late bloomer on the ATP Tour, overcoming knee issues and playing his career-best tennis in 2018, playing in four Challenger finals and winning two titles to come on the verge of the top-100. The Chennai native is ready to chase even higher goals in 2019, qualifying for the firstRead moreRead more

Robin Haase recalls his Davis Cup debut loss suffered to Tomas Berdych

Dutch tennis star Robin Haase still remembers his Davis Cup debut — which didnt go as planned for him and his nation during their 2006 Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against the Czech Republic. Haase, now 31 years old, was beaten by Berdych 6-2 6-4 6-4 in the second rubber of the tie. BackRead moreRead more

Rafael Nadal wearing sleeveless shirts is intimidating, says Zverev

had a funny on-court interview after his straight-set win over Alex Bolt at the Australian Open. Zverev commented on his co-operation with his fitness trainer Jez Green who worked with Andy Murray during the British players prime. Im disappointed. Im still the skinny dude on tour, even though I put on about 15 kg, saidRead moreRead more

Grigor Dimitrov pulls out of Rotterdam Open due to injury

will not play the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in due to a shoulder tendinitis. The Bulgarian player has been dealing with this issue for a while, and he was forced to withdraw from the Bulgarian event. Dimitrov defends 300 points in Rotterdam having lost last years final to Roger Federer, who will not playRead moreRead more