Archive for April 2017
A former professional tennis player who was a huge Novak Djokovic fan is no longer interested in supporting the Serbian superstar after witnessing up close and personal behavior which disgusted her at last year's Miami Open. "I was numb. Especially after being such a supporter, to the point that it would depress me if he lost a big match. I was floored, but at the same time glad I saw the light."
The former Nole fantatic and ex-top ten ranked player in the world shared details of the offending encounter: Â "No one was there, except me. Continue to read full article...
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Apr/17
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Aussies Thompson and Kyrgios stun USA’s Sock and Isner
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By Louise Belcourt
The home country Australia had a perfect start to day one of their Davis Cup quarter final clash against USA in Brisbane.
USA was sporting 4 players in the top 30, with Australia only having one in 16th ranked Kyrgios, with the Aussies pinning their hopes on the brash and entertaining young gun.
But it was Jack Sock who was left speechless, after his 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) 6-4 loss to Jordan Thompson. The 22 year old Aussie ranked 79 in the world was able to defend and then deflate the world number 15. No one expected Thompson to trouble the in-form Sock, although the rowdy Brisbane crowd were hopeful of a good fight, but he seemed to lift and fight for every point and turned defence into attack whenever he could. Continue to read full article...
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Last Book Read: "What? Why you talk so fast [smiles]? (Sorry, what is the last book you read?) Last book...actually I don't finish books. I don't know why. I get bored. But I started to read psychology. I like psychology books."
Current Car: "Mercedes. (Color?) In the moment, now in the tournament, red."
Tennis Inspirations: "Female - Justine Henin. And male - Federer." Continue to read full article...
Justine Henin · Roland Garros · Romania · Simona Halep · WTA
Bernard Tomic is said to be practicing this week with Andy Murray on Fisher Island near Key Biscayne.
Srixon has just bought Dunlop Racquets - Srixon racquets are played by Aga Radwanska, Kevin Anderson, Zarina Diyas (pictured), Xu Yifan, Jiri Vesely, among others.
Jack Sock literally ran off the court after the finalist trophy presentation on Saturday and did no press because he had to catch a flight to Brisbane for Davis Cup. Continue to read full article...
MIAMI OPEN DAILY MEDIA ADVISORY
Attendance: The Miami Open finished the 2017 season on a high note. The highly anticipated match between 18-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and 14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal saw a record-setting 14,766 fans watch as Federer defeated Nadal in straight sets. Continue to read full article...
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Nick Kyrgios nearly beating Federer in Miami was the second most impressive aspect about the tournament aside from Roger's latest brilliance in his 2017 renaissance. Nick lost to Federer 67 76 67 in an astonishing semifinal but it was his behavior during this match which at times overshadowed the quality of his sensational tennis. From the outset the riled Kyrgios was heard shouting "F*** you!" and "SHUT the F*** Up!" at fans through the match which even provoked the usually cool Mirka Federer to boo Nick. Despite all the anti fan hostility against Nick he still nearly beat Federer and really should have won the match despite all the crowd negativity that he ignited. Nick obviously has the extraordinary talent. Continue to read full article...
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The 37th Federer vs Nadal clash today in the Miami Open final resumes the epic rivalry which began on March 28, 2004 when the 17 yr old Spaniard shocked the ATP world no 1 63 63 in the third round of this tournament.
Federer has won the last three matches vs Nadal but Rafa leads the overall rivalry 23-13 (9-9 on hard courts).
Nadal won the last Miami duel against Federer in the 2011 semifinal, 63 62. Continue to read full article...
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