(March 21, 2014) Three-time former Sony Open champion Novak Djokovic defeated Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-3. The Serb converted on all three break points he had against Chardy. "When I was supposed to play my best and come up with some good serves and good … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Roger Federer Returns to Sony Open with a Win Over Ivo Karlovic
(March 21, 2014) Roger Federer returned to the Sony Open on a winning note beating hard-serving, 6-foot-11 Ivo Karlovic 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Friday. Federer missed playing last year’s event in Key Biscayne and was entertained by a video tribute on the … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal to Meet Lleyton Hewitt in Opening Match at Sony Open
(March 21, 2014) No. 1 Rafael Nadal opens up his campaign to try and win his first Sony Open on Saturday when he meets 33-year-old veteran and former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt on Saturday day night in Key Biscayne. “I think he's a great inspiration … [Read more...]
Fashion Statements in Notes and Quotes at the Sony Open
Fashion statements (Match 20, 2014) On Thursday at the Sony Open some of the players were asked about their “fashion” and “style” on and off-court. Here is what some of them had to say. Serena Williams The world No. 1 sported Miami … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Wins Opening Match at Sony Open
(March 20, 2014) Adorned in an outfit sporting the Miami Dolphins colors of orange and turquoise, Dolphins co-owner and No. 1 player Serena Williams fought off some rust and a game in the first set but won the last five games of the match to beat … [Read more...]
Lleyton Hewitt Reaches 600th Win Milestone
(March 20, 2014) Former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt became the third active player to win 600 matches on the ATP World Tour on Thursday when he came back to defeat Robin Haase 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Sony Open. The 33-year-old veteran … [Read more...]
A Healthy and Happy Federer Returns to the Top 5 in Miami
(March 20, 2014) After a 2013 which saw him end the year at No. 6 dealing with back problems, and then fall to No. 8 at the end of January, Roger Federer is on his way back up. He’s currently No. 5 after falling in the BNP Paribas Open final last … [Read more...]
Andy Murray on Ivan Lendl: "He made a huge difference to my tennis"
(March 20, 2014) World No. 6 Andy Murray made big news in the world of tennis on Wednesday when he announced on his website that he and Ivan Lendl had split amicably after a two-year coaching relationship which lead to two majors and an Olympic gold … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Coming into Miami with Renewed Confidence
(March 20, 2014) Novak Djokovic came into Indian Wells not having won a tournament for the first time in four years. His comeback win over Roger Federer on Sunday 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) gave the world No. 2 his third BNP Paribas title. The win also … [Read more...]
Ryan Sweeting Falls In First Round In Comeback Attempt
CALABASAS, Calif., (March 19, 2014) – USTA Director of Coaching Jose Higueras watched on Wednesday as two United States teenagers won opening-round matches at the USTA Men’s Pro Tennis Championships of Calabasas, a USTA $15,000 Pro Circuit Futures … [Read more...]