Thiago Monteiro earns Rio Open wild card

The Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro will stage the most prominent mens tennis tournament in South America between February 18-24, joining the ATP Tour in 2014 when Rafael Nadal claimed the inaugural title. David Ferrer, Pablo Cuevas, Dominic Thiem and Diego Schwartzman also secured their name on the list of champions, with aRead moreRead more

How can Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic on clay? – Pat Cash

Speaking on Eurosport, the 1987 Wimbledon champion praised win over in the Australian Open final. Cash was impressed with the way the Serb dominated the Spaniard in a straight-set match. We all wanted a five-set match or a good grind, but in my opinion that was great value for money, said Cash. Ive run inRead moreRead more

I was unlucky against Rafael Nadal in the third set, says Tomas Berdych

felt satisfied with his performance against at the Australian Open fourth round two weeks ago. The Czech player lost 6-0, 6-1, 7-6, and he felt Nadal played at a very high level. He was playing well. Nevertheless, the first two sets it was me back before six months, said Berdych. For the third set, IRead moreRead more

Rafael Nadal backs fifth set tie-breaks: Every Major can do what they want

At the Australian Open on Sunday after his straight-set win to Tomas Berdych, commented on the four different five-set tie-breaks formats in Grand Slams. Nadal said: I didnt try every one. I think every Grand Slam, of course, they can do whatever they want. Is their tournament. They are 100% free to do what theyRead moreRead more

Kyle Edmund withdraws from Rotterdam, Marseille

British tennis star Kyle Edmund has pulled out of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam and Open 13 Provence in Marseille. The 24-year-old is still dealing with a knee injury. Edmund, ranked at No. 14 in the world, has no previous appearances on the indoor-hard courts of Rotterdam. On the other side, theRead moreRead more

Coach reveals how many clay-court tournaments Roger Federer will play

After every loss and in general over the recent times, fans and media often speak about future retirement from tennis. In an interview to Le Matin, , who has been Federers main coach since 2008, commented: Yeah, I know. There is too much speculation around him. He always chose not to pay too much attentionRead moreRead more

I thought Grigor Dimitrov would become world No. 1 – Rafael Nadal's uncle

During his visit in Sofia, Bulgaria, uncle, Toni, commented on potential. After winning the ATP Finals in London and achieving a career-high ranking at No. 3, the Bulgarian had a disappointing 2018 season and, helped by the eight-time Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi, he hopes to get back to the top. I do not knowRead moreRead more

Andy Murray would play Majors for free in the next five years – Santoro

In an interview to RMC Sport, the former world No. 17 singles player and current coach praised , who recently announced his retirement from tennis. I am very emotional because I have been loving Andy Murray since his debut on the Tour, said Santoro. I spent the last 12 years defending him. I was toldRead moreRead more

Prajnesh Gunneswaran is confident about the upcoming Davis Cup tie vs Italy

The 29-year-old Prajnesh Gunneswaran has saved his best tennis for the latter stage of a career, competing in four Challenger finals in 2018 and winning two titles, finishing the year in the best possible way at home in India to come on the verge of the top-100. A severe knee injury threatened to end hisRead moreRead more

Mouratoglou explains key for Stefanos Tsitsipas to upset Rafael Nadal

In an interview to Eurosport the Stefanos Tsitsipass coach Patrick Mouratoglou commented on the upcoming match between the 20-year-old Greek and Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday. They will face each other for the third time, Nadal leads head to head meetings 2-0 having previously won, always in straight sets, at lastRead moreRead more