8 times champion Rafael Nadal came through an epic all Spanish Duel with David Ferrer and move into the SFs. Rafa who last won in Monte Carlo 3 years ago, avenged his defeat in the QFs last year at the hands of Ferrer. The Mighty Majorcan eventually winning 6-2 in the final set, after 2…
It was a bad day to be a die-hard Swiss Fan, as both of it’s top 2 players Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, suffered early exits in Monte Carlo. Wawrinka the defending champion was humbled by future star Grigor Dimitrov, winning only 3 games, as his defence crumbled before his eyes. The Swiss Legend Mr Federer…
Venus and Serena Williams remain on course for a blockbuster Miami Final, after both sisters came through their 4th rd encounters. Serena the record 7 times Champion, stormed past old foe Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets, whilst 3 time winner Venus kept up her unbeaten record over Caroline Wozniacki, recording a 7th successive victory. In the…
The trio of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and No.1 Novak Djokovic, all eased into the QFs of Dubai Championships. Federer the record 6 time winner, was slow to begin with against Fernando Verdasco. But once the Swiss Maestro found his groove, Verdsaco was no match for the 17 times Grand Slam champ. Andy Murray meanwhile…
In his first tournament since losing the Australian Open Final, Andy Murray shook off the disappointment and got back to business in Rotterdam. The World No.4 cruised past veteran Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in straight sets, as he seeks a 2nd title in the Dutch port city. However there was a shock loss for Bulgaria’s superstar…
Day 7 saw the first 4 QFs of the Men’s and Women’s draws set, with no big shocks to report of at all. Andy Murray came through an epic 4 setter over the hugely talented Grigor Dimitrov and reach the last 8 in Melbourne for the 6th year running. Nick Kyrgios became the first home…
Former US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro’s comeback, ended on Thursday, as he fell in a tight double-breaker to qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin. Delpo only returned to the courts this week after a 10 month layoff, due to a left wrist injury. Del Potro will now focus on the Australian Open, which starts on Monday. Meanwhile…
There was joy for Venus Williams in Auckland, ecstasy for Sharapova in Brisbane and pure delight for David Ferrer in Doha. Yes that’s right, the first winners of 2015 were crowned. Venus overcame a determined Caroline Wozniacki, in a 3 set spirited comeback win, to claim her 46th career title. Sharapova did the same, coming…
Former World No.1s Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, both continued to impress in Auckland, posting straight sets wins over Kurumi Nara and Taylor Townsend. Over in Brisbane, Ana Ivanovic opened up her 2015 campaign in dominant style, by easing past Aussie Jarmila Gajdosova. Grgior Dimitrov meanwhile nearly lost his first match of the new season, eventually battling…
All he had to do was win 2 matches at the Paris Masters and he’ll have qualified or the World Tour Finals. Well that’s precisely what Andy Murray achieved on Thursday as he beat fellow contender Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, to reach the QFs. Murray had played the last 6 weeks in a row,…
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