Abu Dhabi exo begins on Thursday, Nadal and Djokovic have byes

December 18, 2019 28

The annual preseason exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi will take place this week from Thursday through Saturday. This year’s field at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship includes Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Karen Khachanov, Andrey Rublev, and Hyeon Chung. […]

Arise, sir Andy: Murray knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

December 31, 2016 2

Andy Murray was knighted on Friday as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s honors list, earning the recognition for his services to tennis and and to charity charity. The 29-year-old Scot was among several Olympic and Paralympic athletes to be knighted, including Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill. […]

Goffin upsets Murray, to face Nadal in Abu Dhabi final

December 30, 2016 9

Semifinal Friday at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship began with a surprise, as David Goffin downed world No.1 Andy Murray 7-6(4), 6-4. Defending champion Rafael Nadal joined Goffin in the title match by beating Milos Raonic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the nightcap. […]

Nadal, Goffin win on day one in Abu Dhabi

December 30, 2016 9

Opening day at the 2016 Mubadala World Tennis Championship saw Rafael Nadal and David Goffin book spots in the semifinals alongside Andy Murray and Milos Raonic. Nadal took care of Tomas Berdych 6-0, 6-4 on Thursday, while Goffin advanced with a 7-6(2), 6-4 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. […]

Doha, Brisbane, and Chennai previews and predictions

January 3, 2016 41

The only thing shorter than the tennis offseason is the buildup to the Australian Open. Just two weeks into the year, the first Grand Slam of 2016 will be upon us. As such, almost everyone—even the very top players in the world—is eager to do some fine-tuning at smaller, 250-point events in preparation for Melbourne. […]

Nadal beats Raonic to win Abu Dhabi title

January 3, 2016 14

It may only be an exhibition, and a lucrative one at that, but Rafael Nadal kicked off his 2016 campaign with a title at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship on Saturday. Nadal triumphed in the final 7-6(2), 6-3 over Milos Raonic after one hour and 30 minutes. […]

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