Djokovic recovers for win in Doha, Federer flies high at Hopman Cup

January 2, 2017 15

Novak Djokovic got off to an alarmingly slow start to his season-opening match before recovering for a 7-6(1), 6-3 win over Jan-Lennard Struff during first-round action at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Monday. Djokovic lost the first four games of the match but picked up the pace to prevail in one hour and 26 minutes. […]

Brisbane, Doha, and Chennai previews and predictions

January 1, 2017 6

A new year is here and with it comes a new tennis season. Many fans will be hoping that the old Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal return to the scene, healthy and rejuvenated. Whereas Federer is fine-tuning his game at the Hopman Cup, Nadal has a chance to make an early statement in Brisbane. […]

Week 1 ATP draws and predictions

December 31, 2016 7

The ATP draws for Week 1 are out, so it’s time to make full tournament predictions. The fields in Brisbane and Doha are packed with the likes of Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, while Marin Cilic leads the way in Chennai. […]

A look at Week 1 in 2017: Doha, Brisbane, and Chennai

December 23, 2016 19

The 2017 season will begin with a bang on Monday, Jan. 2, when action kicks off in Doha, Brisbane, and Chennai. Every one of the top six players in the world is scheduled to take the court, and Gael Monfils is the only one of the top 12 on the sidelines. […]

Doha final preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Nadal

January 8, 2016 370

Resumption of the Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal rivalry will get an earliest possible start in 2016, as they are set to square off at their first tournament of the year. The Doha title will be at stake when Djokovic and Nadal meet again on Saturday. […]

Djokovic wins, speaks in Arabic

January 7, 2016 1

Novak Djokovic overcame a break deficit in each set to beat Leonardo Mayer 6-3, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday. Afterward, Djokovic said a few words in Arabic to the crowd. […]

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