Categories Archives: Tennis
Puig – Olympic gold medalist- crashes at US Open day 1
No. 32 Monica Puig entered the US Open with a world of expectations on her shoulders. She, however, ran into the crafty play of Zheng Saisai, who battled back after getting down in the first set to take the match, 6-4,6-2. At first, it seemed like she mi
US Open: Djokovic, Williams set to sail despite tough draw
As the US Open begins on Monday, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams seem ever more invincible than ever. There is little question that Djokovic and Serena have been the dominant players in the world for the last several years. Since 2010, both the smooth-
Murray gears to overtake Novak Djokovic at the top
Novak Djokovic be warned: Andy Murray wants your place atop the Emirates ATP Race To London. A mid-season surge has seen him reach seven consecutive finals, including his second Wimbledon title run in July. Murray now has the chance at the US Open to do w
US OPEN: See full list of female players released by USTA
The USTA announced today the list of seeds for the last Grand Slam event of the year, the US Open. Here is the full list: (1) Serena Williams (USA #1) (2) Angelique Kerber (GER #2) (3) Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP #3) (4) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL #4) (5) Simona
World Tennis body goes tough; to amend anti – doping law
With effect from 1 September 2016, the Tennis Anti – Doping Programme (Programme) will be amended. Specifically, the following underlined text will be added to Article 13.3: 13.3 – “The ITF shall use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that Pers
Kerber fails to usurp Serena as No.1 after Pliskova loss
Angelique Kerber lost that eventual bite that could have taken her to No. 1 tennis woman in the world. The world’s number two player had a chance to take over Serena Williams at the top spot but fell behind. She repeatedly missed routine shots and f
Serena Williams to lose number one ranking to Kerber
World number one Serena Williams could lose her place as the numero uno after her withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open. Serena had withdrawn following a shoulder injury this week. Second seed Angelique Kerber will replace Williams at the top of the standin
Murray makes history with second Olympic gold
Andy Murray persevered past a dogged Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 in more than four hours to achieve Olympic history on Sunday in Rio. After a marathon battle, Murray finally felled gentle giant Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to win his se
Nishikori beats Nadal for Rio Olympic tennis bronze
Kei Nishikori has won Japan’s first Olympic tennis medal in over a century, defeating Spain’s Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-7 (1/7), 6-3. Nishikori becomes the first Japanese tennis medalist since Antwerp in 1920 when the country won men’s silver and
Del Potro clashes with Murray for Rio Olympics Gold
Juan Martin del Potro was classical in his defeat of Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the Rio Olympics, crashing the Spaniard 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(5). The 2012 bronze medalist will face 2012 gold medal winner Andy Murray for the title on Sunday. “I am living
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