Xavier Malisse has to be on the short list when discussing talented players who did not fulfill their potential during their careers on the ATP World Tour. That’s not to say, however, that Malisse was a failure. Known affectionately as “the X-Man,” he won a Grand Slam doubles title (2004 French Open), reached a slam semifinal in singles (2002 Wimbledon), and finished years in the top 60 of the world on eight different occasions. […]
David Nalbandian brought just about everything to the table throughout his 13-year career on the ATP World Tour. There was controversy (the ongoing saga of Argentina’s Davis Cup team, kicking a linesman in the 2012 Queen’s Club final). There were seven wins over players ranked No. 2 at the time and three wins over players ranked No. 1 at the time (all three over Roger Federer). There was even a Grand Slam final (2002 Wimbledon). […]
James Blake was more than just one of the fastest players with one of the most ferocious forehands during his time on the ATP World Tour. He was one of tennis’ good guys. Blake, who played collegiately at Harvard, overcame scoliosis, a broken neck, and the death of his father to muster up an improbably successful professional career. […]
Ross Hutchins is on course to return to tennis next month after sitting out the entire 2013 campaign while successfully battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hutchins is currently in Miami training and practicing with Andy Murray and he is entered in the upcoming Brisbane International with long-time partner Colin Fleming. […]
Richard Gasquet has added former world No. 3 Sergi Bruguera to his coaching team. Gasquet, who is continuing to work with Sebastien Grosjean as well, parted ways from Riccardo Piatti at the end of the World Tour Finals. Bruguera, 42, is a two-time French Open champion (1993 and 1994). […]
Rafael Nadal headlines a strong Qatar ExxonMobil Open field that also features the return of Andy Murray, who missed the 2013 fall swing due to back surgery. David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, and fellow World Tour Finals participant Richard Gasquet are also scheduled to kick off their campaigns in Doha. […]
Roger Federer was tops among tennis players on GQ’s list of the 20 most stylish athletes in 2013. Federer registered at No. 7 on the list, with Andy Murray at No. 18 followed by Tomas Berdych rounding out the chart at No. 20. LeBron James was No. 1.
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The ATP on Wednesday officially announced the appointment of Chris Kermode as its new Executive Chairman & President. Kermode, a former player who has been involved in tennis for more than 30 years, was formerly Tournament Director of the AEGON Championships at Queen’s Club and Managing Director of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. […]
The latest installment of the fictitious Facebook chats features tennis players reacting to the Davis Cup championship tie and the World Tour Finals. Featuring Rafael Nadal, Tomas Berdych, Juan Martin Del Potro, Benoit Paire, and more. Click individual segments to enlarge comments and avatars. […]
Bernard Tomic said in a recent interview that there will be no more dominant veterans like Roger Federer on the ATP World Tour. Instead, according to Tomic, a handful of up-and-comers will share the spoils. […]
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