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Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray and Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova are among the biggest rivalries in tennis today. But those players are aging, and the game could use some new, compelling matchups. So what are some potentially epic rivalries, and what makes some better than others? The greatest rivalries include talented, top-ranked players who complete in...
Published: October 27, 2016
Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka had to work hard to secure his place in the third round of the Swiss Indoors, as he took three sets to get past Donald Young 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4 on Thursday. After edging ahead in the opening set, Wawrinka was pegged back by his determined opponent. It took the match into a fascinating decider, which the U.S. Open champion eventually saw out comfortably. There were also...
Published: October 26, 2016
Kei Nishikori became the first player to progress to the quarter-finals of the 2016 Swiss Indoors on Wednesday after beating Paolo Lorenzi in straight sets, 7-6 (3), 6-2. The tournament’s No. 3 seed didn’t concede a single break of serve throughout the fixture—including the first-set tiebreak—and built on an impressive opener before downing his Italian foe in some style. Juan...
Published: October 25, 2016
Stanislas Wawrinka recovered from a nervy start to complete a comeback victory over Marco Chiudinelli and bag his place in the second round of the 2016 Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland. The home favourite and tournament top seed emerged a 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4 victor after being put to the sword early on by his underdog opponent, coming close to a first-round upset in the process. Second seed Milos Raonic...
Published: October 24, 2016
Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic both took care of business during the opening day of the 2016 Swiss Indoors Basel on Monday, winning their first-round matches in straight sets. Nishikori overcame an early injury scare to beat Dusan Lajovic, and Cilic had his hands full with defensive mastermind Mikhail Youzhny. Qualifier Donald Young won in straight sets against Ukraine’s Illya Marchenko,...
Published: October 21, 2016
Happy new year! Yes, it’s only October, and we still have trick-or-treating to do. However, after one of the most dismal tennis seasons in recent history, 2017 can’t come soon enough. There is no guarantee that next year will be better, but it’s unlikely to be worse. Thursday, Rafael Nadal announced he’s ending his season early due to nagging injuries. His announcement came...
Published: October 21, 2016
The Rafael Nadal Academy by Movistar opened in Mallorca, Spain, with all the trappings of a lavish tennis center, featuring fitness, education and more than a few trophies that celebrate its eponymous superstar. It is infused with the promise of its creator to help the youth of tomorrow. But the ambitious vision could only be christened by Nadal and a generous appearance from his great rival and friend, Roger...
Published: October 20, 2016
Tennis fans will have to wait until the 2017 season to see star Rafael Nadal in action again. The Spaniard said he would miss the remainder of the 2016 campaign in a Facebook post he shared on Thursday: It is no secret that I arrived to the Olympic Games short of preparation and not fully recovered, but the goal was to compete and win a medal for Spain. This forced recovery has caused me pain since...
Published: October 17, 2016
Serena Williams will not be competing in the WTA Finals, withdrawing from the tournament to rehab her shoulder, per Christopher Clarey of the New York Times. Continue for updates. Williams to Miss WTA Finals Monday, Oct. 17 The 35-year-old player provided a video message to her fans on WTA’s Facebook page, explaining her withdrawal from the notable event. Williams won her 22nd career Grand...
Published: October 17, 2016
Andy Murray is a man on a mission. He needed to win the Shanghai Masters for a chance at Novak Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking by the year-end tournament at London. He’s right on course, with Paris the next big stop to see if he can fulfill his dream. Meanwhile, Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Angelique Kerber all faltered for what has been a long and grinding time in 2016. Success has its price for...