The return of serve is a very critical part of tennis which can many a times prove to be a game changer. A good return of serve has the power to put the opponent off balance and hence provide the edge to win a game. Every player has their own approach to a return of […]
As we enter the second half of February, here’s a look at the WTA players who have made a name for themselves early in this season and also the stars who need to buck up and produce the goods for the remainder of the season. Hits 1. Angelique Kerber The 28 year old German […]
The uncle and coach of Rafa, Toni Nadal has provided remarkable tutelage to the Spaniard for more than 20 years, a span in which the player has gone on to achieve multiple records and clinch 14 Grand Slam titles – the most by a player-coach duo. He did a great job training Rafa to play left-handed and […]
Andy Murray has had many ups and downs this year already. In the Australian Open, Andy played some of the finest tennis to reach the finals yet again, knocking out Milos Raonic of Canada in a cracking five-set encounter in the semi-finals. Then again, in the finals, it was a match to forget as Novak […]
For all the geniuses he brings to the court and all the magic he creates with his racquet, it's difficult to believe that Federer lacks when it comes to mental strength as compared to the likes of Djokovic and Nadal. Dig in to know more!
The first grand slam of 2016 – The Australian open provided us with two champs one the expected – Novak Djokovic and the other unexpected – Angelique Kerber.The two weeks of the grand slam provided us with exhilarating action and was attended by a record crowd.There were many incredible moments Ranging from monfils dive shot […]
By Greg Stutchbury MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The battle to stay at the top of men’s tennis is like a fight to keep hungry wolves at bay, Novak Djokovic said on Sunday after clinching a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title with a 6-1 7-5 7-6(3) victory over Andy Murray. The 28-year-old world number one is currently […]
By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic vanquished Andy Murray for the fourth time in an Australian Open final on Sunday to win a record-equalling sixth title and serve notice to his rivals that he could surpass even his stellar 2015 this year. The Serbian’s fifth crown in six years on his favourite court […]
REUTERS – Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday as the 28-year-old continues to dominate men’s tennis. Here are some of the key statistics for the all-conquering Serb. – Djokovic (2008, 2011-13, 2015-16) has now won six Australian Opens, matching the record of Roy Emerson (1961, 1963-67). – Djokovic now owns 46 […]
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Factbox on Serbia’s Novak Djokovic who won his sixth Australian Open men’s singles title on Sunday. Born: Belgrade, May 22, 1987 (28) Seeding: 1 GRAND SLAM TITLES (11): Australian Open: 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016; Wimbledon: 2011, 2014, 2015; U.S. Open: 2011, 2015 BACKGROUND Began playing tennis aged four. His father […]
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber leapt into murky surroundings on Sunday, just hours after she became the first German since 1999 to win a grand slam tennis title by defeating world number one Serena Williams at the Australian Open. The 28-year-old’s plunge into the Yarra River on Sunday, as a result of a bet with […]
