Czech Republic is Davis Cup champion again

November 17, 2013 11

When asked where this ranked among his career highlights, Radek Stepanek answered, “The highest.” Stepanek then clarified that it is tied with what he accomplished this same weekend last year. After all, it was Davis Cup deja vu for Stepanek and the Czech Republic. The defending champions, who beat Spain in the 2012 championship tie, successfully defended their title with a 3-2 triumph over Serbia in Belgrade. […]

Davis Cup previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Berdych, Stepanek vs. Lajovic

November 17, 2013 2

Djokovic and Berdych will be squaring off for the 17th time in their careers when they contest the fourth rubber of the Davis Cup final on Sunday afternoon in Belgrade, Serbia. The world No. 2 is dominating the head-to-head series 14-2, including 12-0 on hard courts. They most recently faced each other in this summer’s Wimbledon quarterfinals, with Djokovic prevailing 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-3. […]

Nadal does not actually have a brother

November 15, 2013 0

Confirming what we already, Rafael Nadal does not have a real brother. Nadal’s tweet, Facebook post, and video appearance–with “Tomeu Nadal”–earlier this week are a promotion for a charitable endeavor called “The Good Hand Project.” […]

Nadal, Djokovic headline Abu Dhabi field

November 15, 2013 0

The field and draw for the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi was announced earlier this week. Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are the marquee attractions. Nos. 1 and 2 on the ATP Tour will be joined by an impressive quartet consisting of David Ferrer, Andy Murray, Stanislas Wawrinka, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. […]

Davis Cup final preview and pick

November 14, 2013 85

In 2012, Spain was missing Rafael Nadal and lost the Davis Cup final to the Czech Republic. Fast forward 365 days and the Czechs are again contesting the title tie against an undermanned opponent. Serbia may not be dealing with an absence of Nadal’s magnitude, but it is without both Viktor Troicki and Janko Tipsarevic. […]

Tipsarevic likely out of Davis Cup final

November 14, 2013 0

Serbia may be without one of its staple performers when it hosts the Czech Republic in this weekend’s Davis Cup final. A slumping Janko Tipsarevic, who won the clinching point for the Serbs in September’s semifinal win over Canada, has been dealing with a heel injury. […]

Murray in Miami for offseason training

November 12, 2013 0

Andy Murray is ready to begin his annual offseason training in Miami, Florida. Murray flew over to the United States on Monday, while rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal wrapped up their years (not including Davis Cup for Djokovic) in the World Tour Finals title match. […]

Djokovic triumphs over Nadal for third World Tour Finals title

November 12, 2013 208

Novak Djokovic improved to 22-0 during the fall swing and successfully defended his World Tour Finals title by beating Nadal 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 36 minutes on Monday night. Djokovic, also a recent champion in Beijing, Shanghai, and Paris, fired six aces without double-faulting. […]

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