Juan Martin del Potro Saves Match Points to Beat Dominic Thiem in Five Sets ; Faces Roger Federer in Quarterfinal Embed from Getty Images (September 4, 2017) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - Juan Martin del Potro saved two match points in the fourth set and … [Read more...]
Roger Federer Escapes Mikhail Youzhny in Five-Sets, Rafael Nadal Advances in Four-Sets, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Berdych Lose at US Open
Roger Federer Escapes Mikhail Youzhny in Five-Sets, Rafael Nadal Advances in Four-Sets, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Berdych Lose at US Open Embed from Getty Images (August 31, 2017) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Five-time former champion Roger Federer made a … [Read more...]
Almagro, Kohlschreiber and Schwartzman Win ATP Titles
(May 1, 2016) Unseeded Diego Schwartzman came back to win his first career ATP title on Sunday when he upset second seed and former top ten player Grigor Dimitrov 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4), 6-0 to win the Istanbul Open. Schwartzman, from Argentina rallied … [Read more...]
Andy Murray Wins First Clay Court Title
(May 4, 2015) Andy Murray won his clay court title on Monday in a very tight contest over Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (4), 5-7, 7-6 (4) in the rain-delayed final of the BMW Open in Munich. For the world No. 3, it’s the Scot’s 32nd career ATP title. He … [Read more...]
Day Five Dubai Round-up – Federer Bests Djokovic in Three Sets
By Florian Heer (February 28, 2014) DUBAI - Semi-final day at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships saw the tournament’s two most successful players, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, go up against each other for a place in Saturday’s final. The … [Read more...]
Gemany Completes 4-1 win over Spain in Davis Cup
By Florian Heer (February 2, 2014) FRANKFURT, GERMANY - Final day of the first round Davis Cup tie in Frankfurt and Team Germany ran out of players for the last two singles matches. Only Daniel Brands was nominated to take on Roberto Bautista-Agut … [Read more...]
Top Seeds Advance in Melbourne Despite Extreme Heat Conditions
(January 14, 2014) On a day which saw soaring temperatures, the Australian Open saw top seeds advance on day two of the tennis’ first major of the year. Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Juan Martin Del Potro, Maria Sharapova and defending … [Read more...]
With a Heavy Heart Djokovic Rallies Past Kohlschreiber to Gain Quarters at French Open
By Ros Satar (June 3, 2013) PARIS - World No. 1 Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the tournament against Philipp Kohlschreiber, but rallied impressively to win in four sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday at Roland Garros. Djokovic has … [Read more...]
Haas Beats Countryman Kohlschreiber for Munich Title
(May 5, 2013) German tennis veteran Tommy Haas won his first Munich Open in his tenth attempt, ousting defending champion Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 7-6 (3). The match was first all-German final in Munich in 48 years. "It's a sensational feeling to … [Read more...]
Tsonga Unhappy But Eases Through to Australian Open Third Round
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 17, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Seventh seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga fought through Melbourne heat to defeat Japan’s Go Soeda in straight sets 6-3 7-6(1) 6-3 in the first match of Australian Open day four on Margaret … [Read more...]