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). […]
David Nalbandian announced his retirement from tennis on Tuesday afternoon. Nalbandian, 31, reached a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world and he finished runner-up to Lleyton Hewitt at Wimbledon in 2002. Plagued by […]
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This time last year, Novak Djokovic was resting after another Miami triumph in preparation for the clay-court swing. His absence opened the door for the Czech Republic to topple the visiting Serbs on the way […]
Jarkko Nieminen staged the comeback of the tournament thus far when he stunned David Nalbandian 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in round one of the Sony Open Tennis event on Thursday afternoon. Nieminen trailed by a set […]
David Nalbandian and Jarkko Nieminen will take to center court on Thursday in Miami. A couple of American wild cards are also looking for places in the second round. David Nalbandian vs. Jarkko Nieminen Nieminen […]
Unfortunately for Miami, this year there will be no debate over which tournament is “the fifth major.” That honor already belongs to Indian Wells, where Rafael Nadal made a stunning return to hard courts by […]
Richard Gasquet will go up against Jerzy Janowicz in a tough third-round matchup on Monday in Indian Wells. Gilles Simon and Kevin Anderson are also in action. (10) Richard Gasquet vs. (24) Jerzy Janowicz Gasquet […]
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