No. 3 seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Rajeev Ram defeated Australian wildcards Astra Sharma and John-Patrick Smith 7-6 (3) 6-1 in the Australian Open mixed doubles final to claim their maiden Grand Slam mixed doubles title. Krejcikova, 23, and 34-year-old Ram blew an early break but kept their focus in the tie-break to clinch the opener.Read moreRead more
Austalian Open: Barbora Krejcikova, Rajeev Ram claim mixed doubles title
Mats Wilander: Rafael Nadal and Petra Kvitova have similar attitudes
believes that there are some similarities between mindsets. Both of them have played great matches in their way to the Australian Open final. On Kvitovas win over Danielle Collins in the semi-finals, Wilander said: She was just a much better player than Collins, she played well since the beginning without knowing if she was gonnaRead moreRead more
Serena Williams is the greatest player ever, says Rod Laver
Rod Laver believes that Serena Williams is the greatest player he has ever seen playing. In QA session on Twitter, the Australian legend wrote: There have been other good players, but Serena is top of the class in how she plays matches. She has the best serve in the game and she plays her matchesRead moreRead more
Krajicek reveals what makes Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Djokovic special
In a column for Telegraaf, the former world No. 4 and 1996 Wimbledon champion praised the Big 3 players ability to keep winning without dropping down. Recalling his career, Krajicek admitted that he failed to achieve consistency. I had different feelings about Kiki Bertens and Robin Haases losses in the Australian Open second round, wroteRead moreRead more
Mats Wilander: Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal will catch Roger Federer!
Tennis great Mats Wilander recently said that Australian Open finalists Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are going to be dominating tennis for some time now and one of the two will eventually overtake Roger Federer for the most Grand Slams won. I think they have both presented themselves … one of them will catch Roger.Read moreRead more
Agassi: 'I joined forces with Dimitrov because I was sure I would enjoy'
In an interview to La Tercera spoke about his love for tennis. The eight-time Grand Slam winner commented on his new co-operation with the former world No. 3 . I only followed my path, what my heart said and I gave my best to stay connected with the sport that I got involved into itRead moreRead more
'Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's longevity is insane' – Andy Roddick
In an interview to Sports Illustrated, the 2003 US Open champion praised longevity. Roddick, who retired at the 2012 US Open, made a comparison with the past. Its amazing because many of the youngest guys gone out early, thats the real thing because Jim Courier retired 27, I retired 30, Pete retired at 32, saidRead moreRead more
Mahesh Bhupathi: 'We are underdogs vs Italy but will do our best to win'
Nothing can be taken for granted. We are underdogs but my boys will not be intimidated. I feel we have a better chance, . I think my boys are experienced enough that when Davis Cup comes into play ranking is not really a factor. They have all played at the highest level now, both RamkumarRead moreRead more
Serena Williams is not afraid to challenge the umpire, says Jim Courier
In an interview to Channel Nine, the former world No. 1 reflected on the most difficult player he faced mentally, his compatriot . He also put in the mix speaking of mental toughness. John (McEnroe) is the only player I have ever played who uses his anger to fire himself up and to turn theRead moreRead more
Roddick: 'Federer, Nadal, Djokovic are different than Sampras, Becker'
believes there is a lot of variety in tennis or at least more than the past. Several times criticized todays tennis for seeing just big servers and not looking at tactics anymore, but in an interview to LeBalard Show Roddick said: I remember in the mid 90s you would talk about Sampras and he isRead moreRead more