(January 19, 2017) In a big upset, No. 2 seed, defending champion and six-time champion Novak Djokovic lost to Denis Istomin, a wildcard recipient ranked 117 in the world 7-6(8), 5-7, 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in the second round action at the Australian Open … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal Makes Quick Work of Denis Istomin
(March 24, 2014) Rafael Nadal may have received a warning for slow play, but he made quick work of disposing of Denis Istomin 6-1, 6-0 in 59 minutes to reach the fourth round of the Sony Open on Monday. “I played a very complete match,” the world No. … [Read more...]
Federer Dominates Istomin in Second Round of the BNP Paribas Open
(March 9, 2013) Roger Federer began defense of his BNP Paribas Open title by defeating Russia’s Denis Istomin 6-2, 6-3 in the second tound on Saturday. Federer is going for his fifth Indian Wells title. The Swiss was dominant with his serve, … [Read more...]
Notes from the Front – SAP Open 2013, Day Six Semifinals
Notes from the Front – SAP Open 2013, Day Six Semifinals By Kevin Ware Day Six Semifinal Results [4] Tommy Haas (GER) d [2] John Isner (USA) 6-3, 6-4 [1] Milos Raonic (CAN) d [3] Sam Querrey (USA) 6-4, 6-2 Match Notes Semifinal #1 After … [Read more...]
Notes from the Front – SAP Open 2013, Day Five
Notes from the Front – SAP Open 2013, Day Five by Kevin Ware Day Five Quarterfinal Results [4] T Haas (GER) d [WC] Steve Johnson (USA) 6-4, 6-2 [2] J Isner (USA) d [8] Xavier Malisse (BEL) 7-6(8), 6-2 [1] Milos Raonic (CAN) d [6] Denis Istomin … [Read more...]
An Olympic View from Court 1, Third Round
By Ros Satar WIMBLEDON - It’s not quite the AELTC, is it? It’s all very familiar but very different. Where once was the comfortably subtle dark green and purple livery adorning the iconic front of Centre Court, there are angular and lively … [Read more...]