(February 28, 2015) Rafael Nadal defeated Carlos Berlocq on Saturday 7-6 (7), 6-2 to reach the final of Argentina Open, where he’ll face Juan Monaco. Should Nadal win the title, he will tie Guillermo Vilas for the most Open era clay court titles with … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Roger Federer Beats Novak Djokovic to Retain Dubai Crown
[portfolio_slideshow size=large] Photos by Nida Alibhai (February 28, 2015) DUBAI, UAE – Defending champion Roger Federer beat world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-3, 7-5 to win a seventh title at the Tennis Championships on Saturday and his second title … [Read more...]
Lucie Safarova Claims First Win over Victoria Azarenka to win Doha Title
(February 28, 2015) Lucie Safarova beat Victoria Azarenka, 6-4, 6-3 to win the Qatar Open on Saturday for her first Premier-level championship and sixth career WTA title, her first since Quebec City in 2013. The victory snapped Azarenka's 14-match … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to Face-off in Dubai Final Again
[portfolio_slideshow size=large] Photos by Nida Alibhai (February 27, 2015) DUBAI, UAE - In a rematch of last year’s final No. 1 Novak Djokovic will take on defending champion No. 2 Roger Federer in the final of the Dubai Tennis … [Read more...]
Inaugural Taste of Tennis Miami to Take Place March 23
(February 25, 2015) MIAMI BEACH, FL - AYS has announced the inaugural Taste of Tennis Miami presented by Citi taking place on Monday, March 23rd poolside at W South Beach. For 15 years, Taste of Tennis has kicked off the US Open Tennis Championships … [Read more...]
Lucky Loser Borna Coric Stuns Andy Murray to Reach Dubai Semis
(February 26, 2015) DUBAI, UAE – Croatian teenager and lucky loser Borna Coric upset world No. 3 Andy Murray 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday to become the youngest player ever to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships semifinals. The 18-year-old was beaten in … [Read more...]
Venus Williams, Azarenka, Suarez Navarro and Safarova Reach Doha Semis
(February 26, 2015) Venus Williams stopped Agnieszka Radwanska for the second time this year 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Qatar Open semifinals. Williams knocked out the Pole in the round of 16 at the Australian Open last month. Williams will … [Read more...]
John McEnroe, James Blake, Andy Roddick, and Jim Courier To Compete in Legends Event at Connecticut Open
(Feb. 26, 2015) NEW HAVEN, Conn. – John McEnroe, James Blake, Andy Roddick, and Jim Courier, four of the best American tennis players of all time, will compete in the Legends Event at the 2015 Connecticut Open, to be held August 21-29, at the … [Read more...]
Cori “Coco” Gauff and Gabriella Price will Square-Off in Juniors match at BNP Paribas Showdown
New York, NY (February 26, 2015) - Two talented junior players will once again be featured as part of the annual BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden. The match, presented by HEAD Penn Racquet Sports, will feature Cori “Coco” Gauff and … [Read more...]
Top Four Seeds Djokovic, Federer, Murray and Berdych Reach Dubai Quarters
(February 25, 2015) DUBAI, UAE – The four top seeds moved into the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday, with wins for Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych. Djokovic defeated Andrey Golubev 6-1, … [Read more...]