(April 28, 2015) LONDON, UK - Wimbledon unveiled their new facilities as part of their continuing development, along with to top the list of the four Grand Slams in terms of topping the prize money fund for another year. With the work … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Kei Nishikori Defends Barcelona Crown
(April 26, 2015) Japan’s Kei Nishikori came back from breaks in both sets to defeat Spain’s Pablo Andujar 6-4, 6-4 to defend his title at the Barcelona Open. This is the second title that the world No. 5 has defended this year, he also repeated in … [Read more...]
Angelique Kerber Stops Caroline Wozniacki for Stuttgart Title
German Angelique Kerber rallied in the third set to upset Dane Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 in the final of Stuttgart for her second straight title, lifting her win streak to 11 straight. “It was small things today that made the difference,” … [Read more...]
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez Wins Bucharest Title
(April 26, 2015) World No. 45 Guillermo Garcia-Lopez took home his fifth career ATP trophy by taking the Nastase Tiriac Trophy final, defeating Jiri Vesely 7-6 (5), 7-6 (11). The Spaniard needed six match points to claim the title on … [Read more...]
Queens Club to Host Great Britain versus France Davis Cup Tie in July
The #DavisCup quarterfinal between Great Britain and France will be held at @TheQueensClub on outdoor grass #GBRFRA pic.twitter.com/ZyhOs3gS7P — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) April 21, 2015 (April 21, 2015) Great Britain will be hosting the upcoming Davis … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Wins Monte Carlo for 23rd Masters Series Tournament Victory
View image | gettyimages.com (April 19, 2015) Novak Djokovic made some ATP history on Sunday in claiming his second Monte Carlo Masters tournament win. He defeated Czech Tomas Berdych 7-5, 4-6,6-3. The world’s No. 1 tennis player has become the … [Read more...]
US Falls to Italy in Fed Cup World Group Play-off
(April 19, 2015) Italy has now won five straight Fed cup ties against the United States with their 3-2 win on Sunday in the World Group playoff in Brindisi, Italy. No. 1 Serena Williams had to fight her way back against Sara Errani to take the first … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Defeats Rafael Nadal to Reach Monte Carlo Final
View image | gettyimages.com (April 18, 2015) Novak Djokovic extended his current winning streak to 16 matches with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Rafael Nadal in the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday in one hour and 37 minutes. No. 1 … [Read more...]
U.S. and Italy End Day One at 1-1 in Fed Cup
(April 18, 2015) After day one, the United States and Italy are ties at 1-1 in the Fed Cup World Group Playoff being played at Circolo Tennis Brindisi in Brindisi, Italy. World No. 1 Serena Williams led off the day holding off world No. 36 Camila … [Read more...]
Award Recipients Honored at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference
(April 2015) The United States Tennis Association announced the five winners of its Annual Awards presented at the USTA Annual Meeting and Conference held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla. The honorees were recognized for their … [Read more...]