(May 24, 2014) Ernests Gulbis his perfect record in ATP World Tour finals perfect at 6-0 as he defeated Federico Delbonis to win 6-1, 7-6 (5) the Open de Nice. "I am really happy to win here, the Latvian said. “My next goal is to be Top 10, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Eugenie Bouchard Wins Nuremberg Cup for First WTA Title
(May 24, 2014) Eugenie Bouchard became just the second Canadian in the past 26 years to win a WTA title when she defeated Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Nuremberg Cup to claim her first WTA title. "This … [Read more...]
Monica Puig Claims Maiden WTA Title at Strasbourg
(May 24, 2014) Twenty-year-old Monica Puig became the first Puerto Rican player to win a WTA title on Saturday when she defeated Spain’s Silvia Soler-Espinosa 6-4, 6-3 for the Strasbourg International title. Before this week, Puig had not been beyond … [Read more...]
Golfer Rory McIlroy calls off Engagement to Tennis Player Caroline Wozniacki
(May 21, 2014) Two-time golf major winner Rory McIlroy has broken off his engagement to former tennis world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, apparently just days after the couple sent out their wedding invitations. McIlroy issued a statement through his … [Read more...]
Victoria Azarenka to Miss French Open with Foot Injury
(May 18, 2014) Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the French Open with a left foot injury which has kept her off the tour since early March. Azarenka made the announcement on twitter on Sunday: Hi Guys - Unfortunately I will not be able to compete … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams Capture Rome Titles
#491973311 / gettyimages.com (May 18, 2014) Novak Djokovic stretched his win streak over No. 1 Rafael Nadal to four in a row when he came back to beat the seven-time Rome champion 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his third Italian Open on … [Read more...]
Sara Errani Stuns Li Na to Reach Rome Semis
(May 15, 2014) Italy’s Sara Errani conquered Rome on Friday when she upset No. 2 Li Na Na 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to reach her second straight Italian Open semifinal, much to the delight of a supportive crowd. Coming into the match Errani was 0-6 versus … [Read more...]
Li Na on the Cover of Time Magazine
(May 15, 2014) World No. 2 Li Na is featured on the cover of the May 26 issue of TIME magazine. She was also on the cover the magazine for the 2013 TIME 100 issue, the list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The article on the Chinese … [Read more...]
Roger Federer Falls in First Match Since Boys Birth
(May 14, 2014) It's back to paternity leave for Roger Federer who fell to No. 47 Jeremy Chardy in his opening match at the Italian Open 1-6, 6-3, 7-6. Federer lost despite holding a match point on her own serve in the third set tiebreak. The … [Read more...]
"Papa" Roger Federer: “I couldn’t be happier”
(May 13, 204) Last week Roger Federer became the father of a second set of twins, when wife Mirka gave birth to sons Leo and Lenny. Federer withdrew from the Madrid Open last week to be with his family during the birth and is back on tour this week … [Read more...]