(March 30, 2016) No. 1 Novak Djokovic is a match closer to claiming his sixth Miami Open title and third in a row. The Serb, dealing with back spasms on Wednesday night stopped No. 7 seed Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semifinals. His opponent … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori Advance to Fourth Round of Indian Wells
(March 15, 2016) INDIAN WELLS, California – No. 4 seed Rafael Nadal had an easy first set but had to save 5 set points it the second set tiebreak to defeat Spanish countryman and doubles partner Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 7-6(9) in the third round of the … [Read more...]
Djokovic Survives Five Set Test Against Simon; Federer Cruises Past Goffin to Reach Australian Open Quarterfinals
Embed from Getty Images (January 24, 2016) Novak Djokovic survived a five-set test from Gilles Simon, while Roger Federer routed David Goffin to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Sunday. No. 1 Djokovic made 100 unforced errors in … [Read more...]
Djokovic, Federer and Murray Advance to Wimbledon Semis, Wawrinka Knocked out in Five Sets by Gasquet
View image | gettyimages.com (June 8, 2015) Top three seeds Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray reach the semifinals of Wimbledon easily on Wednesday with straight set wins. Richard Gasquet spoiled a potential “top four” party in … [Read more...]
Notable Quotables from the Queen’s Club Tennis Tournament
By Wendy M. Grossman (June 21, 2015) LONDON, England - Notable quotes from 2015 Queens Club tournament: Nick Kyrgios, asked about buying a scooter: "I don't know, mate. I just bought a scooter because I felt like buying a scooter. I can't tell you … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Moves into the Fourth Round of Wimbledon
#451313272 / gettyimages.com (June 27, 2014) WIMBLEDON - No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic has moved into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 Centre Court win over Frenchman Gilles Simon. The match provided some drama in the sixth game … [Read more...]
Players React to the Heat at the Australian Open
(January 14, 2014) Temperatures topped 42C (108F) at the Australian Open on Tuesday while similar temperatures are expected to continue until Friday. Officials still did not invoke the “Extreme Heat Policy.” Here is the official statement from … [Read more...]
Feliciano Lopez Wins Eastbourne Title
By Ros Satar (June 22, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - Feliciano Lopez def. Gilles Simon 7-6(2), 6-7(5), 6-0 Unseeded Feliciano Lopez won his first career grass court title, beating Gilles Simon in three sets. The first two sets had been evenly … [Read more...]
Thursday’s Roundup at Eastbourne
By Ros Satar (June 20, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - The playing conditions on Thursday started in the murk of a mist coming in off the sea, a complete contrast to the hot sunny conditions the day before. No sooner had the first players made … [Read more...]
Federer Survives Fall and Simon to Gain 36th Straight Grand Slam Quarterfinal
(June 2, 2013) Roger Federer was pushed to five sets on Sunday and had to recover from a fall on the clay, as well as a loss of focus in rallying to defeat Frenchman Gilles Simon, 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the fourth round of the French Open. “I … [Read more...]