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Djokovic beats Berdych, plays Ferrer in Australian Open semis
Top seed Novak Djokovic needed four sets to send home Tomas Berdych and set up a semifinal match against Ferrer at Australian Open 2013. Fifth seed Czech Berdych reached Melbourne quarterfinals without dropping a set, while top-seeded Serb played a marvelous five-setter against Wawrinka in previous round. That might have [...] -
Lisicki and Vesnina through to third round at China Open 2012
In the first match on the Moon Court on day three at the China Open 2012 where play in the first round is to be completed, Germany’s Sabine Lisicki took on the Spanish player Anabel Medina-Garrigues. Liscki, 32 years old, finished the 2011 season at 15 and reached a career [...] -
Querrey defeats Dolgopolov, plays Berdych for a place in Winston-Salem final
American Sam Querrey booked his place in the Winston-Salem Open semifinal after defeating Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in a three set battle 7-5 4-6 7-6 (3) after 2 hours and 11 minutes. 4th seeded Dolgopolov, who beat Querrey in this year’s Washington semifinal (and then went on to win the title), [...] -
King of Clay out of US Open and facing Uncertain Future
“I am very sad to announce that I am not ready to play the US Open in NY. Thanks to my fans for their support and specially, the new yorkers” – with these words, shared via his Twitter account, King of Clay Rafael Nadal announced to disappointed tennis fans across [...] -
Wozniacki has belief in Wimbledon Win
Caroline Wozniacki has had a difficult year, dropping down from world number 1 to number 7 and having spent the last 10 months not winning a tournament. However, the Danish player is refusing to give up hope believing that she will win the Ladies Singles trophy at this year’s Wimbledon. [...] -
The New IOC Policy – Barbaric and Intrusive?
The IOC (International Olympic Committee) has unveiled a new policy regarding gender testing to establish whether female athletes are eligible to compete in women’s Olympic events. Unsurprisingly, this new policy has drawn some harsh criticism from medical experts, sports insiders, professional coaches and trainers and female athletes the world over. [...] -
David Nalbandian – Fined and under Police Investigation!
In a ridiculous display of thoroughly unsportsmanlike behaviour, David Nalbandian has been fined and placed under police investigation after injuring a line judge during an on-court tantrum at the Queen’s Club final. Having won the first set against Marin Cilic in the finals of the grass-court Wimbledon warm-up event, the [...] -
2012 French Open Second Round Recap
Gilles Simon[11] def. Brian Baker 6-4, 6-1, 6-7(4), 1-6, 6-0 – Baker had a great comeback after being two sets down, but it wasn’t enough against the well experiences Frenchman Simon, who got the Paris crowd on their feet after the last point of the match. The Brian Baker saga [...] -
Breaking Down the 2012 French Open Draw
Top Half Of the Top Draw Projected 4th round: Novak Djokovic vs. Fernando Verdasco. Projected 4th round: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. Gilles Simon. Both men have experienced an up and down year, so this will be a chance for either of them to capitalize on some success. Plus, it will be [...] -
Djokovic beats Federer in Heavyweight semi-final clash
Federer came into this match having won 47 of 50 matches since last years US Open loss to Djokovic. A run in which he captured 7 titles, reclaimed the number 2 ranking (as of last week), and in the process had Federer fans in a frenzy of excitement about the [...] -
Developing Women’s Tennis – WTA Launches Tender Process for Championship Host City
The WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) this week announced the launch of an international tender process to find a new city to host the prestigious Year-End WTA Championships from 2014 and beyond. Initially set up to support and raise the profile of women’s tennis to the world, and showcase the talents [...] -
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 [...] -
Richard Lewis becomes new Wimbledon Chief Executive
Richard Lewis, who has been the chairman of the Rugby Football League up until now, has been appointed CEO at Wimbledon. He will replace Ian Ritchie, who left his CEO post at Wimbledon this february to become chief executive of the Rugby Football Union. Lewis is a former tennis pro, [...]
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