Defending male US Open champion Rafael Nadal was forced to dig deep to beat ninth seed Dominic Thiem 0-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/5) in a thrilling US Open quarter-final. The win saw the Spaniard advance to the final of the competition for the seventh time in his career. With the victory, Nadal became the first player in the tournament’s entire history to drop the first set 6-0 - only to recover and win. He will face Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro (who beat John Isner 6-7, 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 to make the last four) in the semi-finals. 32 –year-old Nadal who is bidding for a fourth title in New York and 18th Grand Slam crown sounded quite apologetic after the game which lasted 4-hours 49-minutes. The world number one will go into the semi-finals with Juan … [Read more...]
2018 US Open, ‘winning machine’ identified
The 2018 US Open is on course again and the 'winning machine' has been identified by pundits who thinks she is still unbeatable in the women's category. The mother of one, Serena Williams who has what is being described as tough matches ahead is still pointed to as the one to take the day. Having defeated a long list of opponents, including Magda Linette, Carina Witthoft, sister Venus Williams and Kaia Kanepi, Serena is now in the last eight making it a lot easier for her to handle at the moment. Liverpool Table Offer For €20m-rated World Cup Star The American legendary is expected to battle it out against Karolina Pliskova in the quarter-finals, a diecy game for her, owing to the fact that she is seeded nine places below the Czech player who was seeded … [Read more...]
Zverev explains how to Overtake Roger Federer on world rankings
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev is confident of pushing Roger Federer down the rankings by the end of this year. The German believes he can actually become the second best tennis player few months from now, and he has explained how he can achieve his aim practically. 36-year-old Roger sat on the top spot of the rankings after winning the Australian Open earlier this year - the oldest player in history to do that. However, Rafael Nadal dethroned him and dropped him to the second spot, while Zverev became the third world best. However, the 21-year-old stands a big chance of finishing the year second in the ranks if he can win the US Open. The German will clash with Alex De Minaur in the final stage of the tournament, and a win will put alot of pressure on … [Read more...]
Andy Murray pulls out of Washington Open
Eventually, Andy Murray has called it a quit by withdrawing from the ongoing tournament in Washington. This week has been filled with emotions for Andy and his fans, as he passed a strong message to his supporters with his impressive performances on the court. The former world number 1 was meant to compete with Alex De Minaur in the quarter-final yesterday, but he chose to pull out of the competition as a result of exhaustion. Murray is gradually finding back his tempo after a nasty hip injury kept him away for several months. He had watched helplessly from the treatment room as he dipped down the world rankings - below the best 800. Not many of us imagined he could perform excellently well in the DC Open in Washington. But he showed everyone some … [Read more...]
Andy Murray Might Surprise Fans After Emotional Win
There are new suggestions that Andy Murray could pull out of the Washington Open after winning his last game few hours ago. Despite making the quarter finals of the tournament, the former world number one is considering shying away from the clash. Murray underwent a hip surgery some months ago that dipped him down the world rankings, but he was able to reach the quarter-finals of a tournament for the first time in months after beating Romanian Marius Copil. The Scot broke down in tears after winning Marius, and he explained that it was simply 'emotions' being let out. Murray is expected to clash with Minaur in the next round of the competition - but he was unfortunate not to have been given much time to recuperate. He is to play against Alex less than … [Read more...]
Andy Murray Sends An Impressive Message Across With Recent Win
Andy Murray beat Kyle Edmund recently to secure a spot in the last 16 of the Citi Open, and we can't but scream 'The king is back! ' Murray continues his comeback from a nasty injury that sent him down the world rankings. He is down below the best 800 currently, but he keeps showing signs he will return back to his 'proper place' in no time. In March, Kyle replaced Andy as British number one, but Murray just proved the 832 position he was being pushed to is nothing but an 'error, by beating Edmund at the Citi Open in Washington. On the court, Murray took the first set on a tiebreak after himself and his countryman held their first 5 service games before exchanging breaks. Being leveled up together at 4-4 in the tie-break, Andy won the final three points … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will adapt to big rule change – Chief
It's now longer news that some tournaments are beginning to introduce a major rule change, and it's no longer news that the duo of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are yet to be comfortable with it. However, Mr Gayle Bradshaw (ATP executive rules and competition vice president) believes the two stars will definitely benefit from the rule change. The shot clock rule will be implemented first in The US Open before our own very eyes. It is meant to propel servers to speed up their deliveries - as they have just 25-second to get it off their hands. However, the duo of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are among the big names in the tennis world who aren't embracing the idea of the rule. Novak has an habit on the court - bouncing the ball numerous times before … [Read more...]