(October 4, 2015) In an all-Spanish final, No. 1 seed David Ferrer won the Malaysian Open defeating Feliciano Lopez 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday in a little over 90 minutes. "I feel very happy, because I have never played so well at this tournament,” said the … [Read more...]
Mardy Fish – In His Own Words
U.S. OPEN Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Mardy Fish Press Conference F. LOPEZ/M. Fish 2-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. What are the emotions, Mardy? How are you feeling? MARDY FISH: It's tough to say because I don't feel … [Read more...]
Mardy Fish Ends Pro Career with a Five-Set Loss at the US Open
(September 2, 2015) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Former Top 10 player Mardy Fish ended his singles tennis career on Wednesday in the second round of the US Open, falling to 18th seed a fellow 33-year-old Feliciano Lopez 2-6, 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3. … [Read more...]
Baghdatis Takes Down Top Seed Ferrer in Nottingham Opening Round
(June 23, 2015) Marcos Baghdatis knocked out top seed David Ferrer at the Aegon Open Nottingham on Tuesday. Baghdatis said after beating 2013 French Open finalist Ferrer: “The best thing is that I’m feeling good on court. It was his first match on … [Read more...]
At Queen’s Club Wawrinka Loses, Simon Ends Kokkinakis’ Long Journey
View image | gettyimages.com By Wendy M. Grossman (June 17, 2015) LONDON, England - The big emotional high notes of the first two days at Queen's - Monday, Lleyton's Hewitt's 16th and final appearance, Tuesday, Rafael Nadal's loss - have … [Read more...]
Old Guard Shine Once More
(March 19, 2015) INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA - We could be heading for a Serena Williams / Jelena Jankovic final after the Serbian continued her strong run of form at the tournament she won back in 2010. Always reliable for a chuckle in press, she … [Read more...]
Dominican Journeyman Victor Estrella Burgos Sets Sights on Career High Ranking as he Topples Eighth Seed Feliciano Lopez at Citi Open
By Dave Gertler (July 30, 2014) WASHINGTON, DC - Victor Estrella Burgos, the Dominican journeyman who broke into the top 100 for the first time in March, will celebrate his 34th birthday with a new career-high ranking, after claiming the scalp … [Read more...]
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic Move into Wimbledon Quarterfinals
#451518540 / gettyimages.com (June 30, 2014) WIMBLEDON -Top seed Novak Djokovic and third seed Andy Murray are getting closer to a semifinal clash as both men reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday at the All England … [Read more...]
Feliciano Lopez Defends Eastbourne Title
(June 21, 2014) Aegon International Eastbourne, Great Britain RESULTS - SATURDAY, 21 JUNE 2014 Singles - Final [3] F Lopez (ESP) d [1] R Gasquet (FRA) 63 67(5) 75 LOPEZ RETAINS EASTBOURNE TITLE • Lopez needed two hours and 13 minutes to secure his … [Read more...]
Grigor Dimitrov Saves Match Point to Claim Queen's Club Crown
#450661822 / gettyimages.com (June 15, 2014) Grigor Dimitrov rallied from match point down to beat Feliciano Lopez to 6-7 (8), 7-6 (1), 7-6 (6) to claim the Queen’s Club crown in London on Sunday. The Bulgarian’s win over the Spaniard makes him the … [Read more...]