believes that is the favorite heading into the Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday. Speaking on Eurosport, the former world No. 2 said: Before the tournament if you would have told me Novak and Rafa will face in the final I would say Ok Novak is favourite But after what we have seenRead moreRead more
Rafael Nadal starts as favorite against Novak Djokovic, says Alex Corretja
It's always a big privilege and an honor to play Serena Williams: Osaka
could have faced in the Australian Open semi-finals, but the American wasted four match points against Karolina Pliskova. Commenting on how that matchup would have been, Osaka said: I cant speak for her, but for me, its always a really big privilege and an honor to play her. For me, I have been watching herRead moreRead more
Personal life influences Maria Sharapova, says tennis coach
The Russian coach believes that off-court interests may influence the Russian players overall performances. In an interview, as quoted by Championat, Sobkin said: Masha now is at a glance: her thoughts are on personal and sports life. And when a player has a lot of thoughts in her life, it does not help the game.Read moreRead more
Rafael Nadal has a slight edge over Novak Djokovic,says Martina Navratilova
The 18-time Grand Slam winner believes that is the favorite to win the Australian Open final against . Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Navratilova said: He likes to come to the net more than Djokovic … he runs in there better than anybody. On this fast court I think it will pay off for himRead moreRead more
Luckily cameras are not in the locker room, says Maria Sharapova
In press conference at the Australian Open commented on how it feels to be surrounded by cameras almost all the time in tournaments. The five-time Grand Slam winner said: I think we have known that, because thats been the way that we have had a lot of cameras here for the last couple of years,Read moreRead more
ATP Dubai – Entry List: Roger Federer leads packed field
Dubai Tennis Championships had found its place in the ATP calendar in 1993, becoming one of the strongest events outside Grand Slams and Masters 1000 tournaments. The Aviation Club Tennis Centre was built in 1996 and Dubai was upgraded to the ATP 500 series where it stayed ever since. The first champion was Karel NovacekRead moreRead more
Carreno Busta: 'I lost my head, I am very sad'
lost to in five sets, 7-6(8) 6-4 6-7(4) 4-6 6-7 (8-10), after an epic five-hour fourth round match. The point on 8-6 in the fifth set tie-break was a very controversial one as Carreno Bustas ball was initially judged out, then the HawkEye showed it was in and the umpire gave the point to theRead moreRead more
Serena Williams' coach: 'No one can beat Rafael Nadal. Djokovic neither'
In an interview to Eurosport, the coach commented on the upcoming Australian Open final between . The Frenchman could watch the Spaniard closely as Nadal defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, who Mouratoglou coaches, in a straight-set semifinal. Mouratoglou thinks Nadal is the favourite. He said: I find it impressive because, first of all, he serves very wellRead moreRead more
Serena Williams: 'Time off from tennis gave me new fire, new meaning'
believes that motherhood was good for her in some ways. The former world No. 1 said that she feels new energy since when she gave birth to her daughter Olympia in September 2017. Its very hard to say, Serena said speaking of her comeback. But I feel like a part of that is absolutely true.Read moreRead more
Novak Djokovic is better than Roger Federer and Nadal, claims Obradovic
In an interview to The Times of India, former Serbias Davis Cup team captain commented on why according to him is a better player than and . Obradovic praised Djokovics achievements but also his origins, which were tougher than the Swiss and the Spaniards. Of the three, he is the one to have won allRead moreRead more