(August 2, 2015) Top seed Rafael Nadal won his second title in Germany this year stopping Italy’s Fabio Fognini 7-5, 7-5 in Hamburg in just over two-and-a-half hours on Sunday. The win, which give Nadal his 47th clay court title, puts him just two … [Read more...]
"Big Four," Nadal, Djokovic, Federer and Murray Advance to Sony Open Quarters
(March 25, 2014) No. 1 Rafael Nadal, No. 2 Novak Djokovic, No. 5 Roger Federer and No. 6 Andy Murray all reached the Sony Open quarterfinals on Tuesday while No. 3 Stanislas Wawrinka and No. 4 David Ferrer were upset. Nadal had no problems … [Read more...]
David Ferrer "Three-Peats" in Buenos Aires
(February 16, 2014) David Ferrer won his third straight Copa Claro title, beating Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-3 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It’s Ferrer’s 21 ATP World Tour crown. Ferrer ended a seven-match losing streak in tour-level finals, winning his … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Eases into Quarters of Australian Open
By Alana Mitchelson (January 19, 2014) MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic encountered little difficulty on his way to dismantling the funny Fabio Fognini on Sunday, 6-3, 6-0, 6-2, fighting off the urge to laugh at his childhood friend's jokes to secure his … [Read more...]
Alves Fails to Qualify, Questions About Court Conditions at Brasil Open
By Barbara Galiza (February 10, 2013) Even with an impressionable run in the Davis Cup play-off against America last week, Brazilian Thiago Alves still failed to quality for his home tournament. The 135th player in the world fell in the … [Read more...]
Notes From Behind the Wall at the China Open
Notes From Behind the Wall: Count on the Chinese to ask the blunt questions, no sugar-coating. Exhibit A: Q. You are used to being good friends with Azarenka but actually have some unpleasant experience this year. Will you bother to make a … [Read more...]
Klizan Wins First ATP Tournament Title
Seven months ago, Martin Klizan was ranked at No. 121 in the world, today he’s is No. 45 and climbing. The Slovak captured his first ATP World Tour on Sunday defeating Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-2, 6-3 for the St. Petersburg Open. The … [Read more...]
Not Done Yet – Roddick Beats Fognini, will play Del Potro next at US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - The 20th seed Andy Roddick postponed his retirement by advancing to the fourth round of the US Open with a 7-5, 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4 win over Italy's Fabio Fognini on Sunday. "I am trying to keep all of my emotions together. … [Read more...]