Archive for category: Fernando Verdasco
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Fernando Verdasco Interview Pre Wimbledon 2012
The Steve G tennis team were fortunate to catch up with world number 16 Fernando Verdasco… In this exclusive pre Wimbledon interview at The Boodles exhibition event, Fernando talks about his amazing win over Nadal (from 2 breaks down in the final set) in the recent Madrid Masters, the adjustments [...] -
The Boodles Challenge – First Day Preview and Photos
Stevegtennis brings you coverage from Britain’s most exclusive grass court tournament, The Boodles Challenge 2012. This spectacular event takes place in the magnificent grounds of Stoke Park, just a short drive from London. When driving through the gates of this establishment, we were absolutely overwhelmed by the marvelous scenery that [...] -
Ferrer defeats Verdasco in his opening match at Rome Masters
6th seed Spaniard David Ferrer won his opening match at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as he defeated his countryman Fernando Verdasco 6-3 7-6 (3) and moved into the third round. Ferrer, who beat Verdasco in both of their previous matches this year (in Auckland semis and Acapulco final), dominated [...] -
Monfils beats Bogomolov in Rome, Baghdatis out
No.13 seed Gael Monfils won his first round match at the Rome Tennis Masters after he defeated Russia’s Alex Bogomolov Jr. in straight sets 6-4 6-1. In quite windy conditions, Bogomolov never really managed to put enough pressure on Monfils and force him to come up with some high quality [...] -
Berdych on top form, outclasses Verdasco to reach Madrid SFs
6th seed Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic is on the run at this year’s Madrid Open. He outclassed the Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in today’s quarterfinal, only allowing him three games on his way to a 6-1 6-2 victory. Berdych cruised through the first set, breaking Verdasco in the 4th game [...] -
Del Potro becomes first semifinalist in Madrid
Argentine Juan Martin del Potro became the first player to reach the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open after eliminating Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3 6-4 in just under 1 hour and 30 minutes. The fast blue clay at this year’s tournament suits both player’s games and alth0ugh Delpo was being [...] -
Nadal out of Madrid, loses to Verdasco
Fernando Verdasco came back from a brink of defeat to beat world no.2 Rafael Nadal and moved into the Mutua Madrid Masters quarterfinals, winning 6-3 3-6 7-5. This was his first ever win against Nadal, and having lost the previous 13 meetings against the no.2 seed Spaniard, he was going [...] -
Nadal destroys Davydenko in Madrid
Second seed Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his opening match at the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko 6-2 6-2 in 1 hour and 20 minutes. Nadal struck in the third game of the first set and then again in the 5th to go up a double break. Davydenko [...] -
Melzer eliminates Lopez in the 1st round of the Madrid Open
Austrian Jurgen Melzer overcame 13th seed Feliciano Lopez of Spain in the first round of the Mutua Madrid Open, beating him 3-6 7-6 (6) 6-4. There were two breaks of serve on each side throughout the whole match that lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes. Melzer’s head to head record [...] -
Nadal to play Tipsarevic in Barcelona quarterfinals
World no.2 Rafael Nadal of Spain is aiming to lift his seventh trophy at the Barcelona Open this year. And he has got just one step closer after he improved his match record at this tournament to 31-1 as he beat the Colombian qualifier Robert Farah 6-2 6-3. Nadal’s next [...] -
Nadal and Murray through to 3rd round at Barcelona Open
First seed Spaniard Rafael Nadal didn’t give his countryman Guillermo Garcia-Lopez too much of a chance as he destroyed him in the second round of the Barcelona Open, winning 6-1 6-2. Defending champion Nadal is on form, having also won the Monte Carlo Masters last week. He will next play [...] -
Djokovic beats Dolgopolov and moves into Monte Carlo QFs, Tsonga also wins
World no.1 Novak Djokovic had an extremely difficult day at the office today. He battled past rain and emotions to win his third round match at the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters as he beat the Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 2-6 6-1 6-4. Djokovic, who decided to play after his grandfather passed [...] -
Verdasco, Tomic and Dolgopolov win in Monte Carlo
Fernando Verdasco of Spain, who was runner-up at the 2010 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, survived a scare as he battled back to beat Olivier Rochus of Belgium 4-6 6-2 7-5. The Belgian started the match with two quick breaks to take a 3-0 lead. Despite Verdasco reclaiming one of the [...]
