Monfils to face Kuznetsov following highlight-reel match with Robert

January 24, 2016 14

Gael Monfils gave himself an opportunity to capitalize on a Rafael Nadal-less draw at the Australian Open when he beat fellow Frenchman Stephane Robert 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 during third-round action on Saturday afternoon. Monfils set up a showdown with Andrey Kuznetsov in the last 16 after cruising past Robert in one hour and 44 minutes. […]

Isner, Tomic flying respective flags Down Under

January 23, 2016 5

Death, taxes, and John Isner being the last American man at a Grand Slam. Those a pretty much three certainties of post-Andy Roddick tennis life. Isner found himself in that familiar spot after Saturday’s Australian Open action concluded. […]

Thiem shows amazing sportsmanship in Australian Open loss to Goffin

January 22, 2016 6

For the second consecutive year, the Australian Open has witnessed an impressive display of sportsmanship in men’s singles. During a third-round match against David Goffin on Friday afternoon, Dominic Thiem conceded a point to his opponent even though the chair umpire announced that it should be replayed.
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Hewitt calls it a career with straight-set loss to Ferrer

January 21, 2016 2

To the surprise of no one but to the chagrin of many, Lleyton Hewitt played the last match of his illustrious career on Thursday night at the Australian Open. Going up against heavily-favored David Ferrer during second-round action, Hewitt lost 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 after two hours and 32 minutes. […]

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