Murray, Nadal kick off Abu Dhabi festivities

December 28, 2016 67

World No.1 Andy Murray and 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal stopped traffic during a friendly hit on the Al Maryah Island Bridge in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as they prepared for the start of the 2017 season. It marked a ceremonial start to the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, which officially gets underway on Thursday with a pair of quarterfinal matches. […]

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. […]

Abu Dhabi Day 3 photos and recap

December 29, 2013 0

Novak Djokovic captures the Abu Dhabi title with a straight-set win over David Ferrer on Saturday, while Rafael Nadal gets past Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for third place. Faithful Grandstand follower “nadline28″ was on hand to to document the action. […]

Abu Dhabi Day 2 photos and recap

December 28, 2013 0

David Ferrer and Novak Djokovic advance to the Abu Dhabi final with respective wins over Rafael Nadal and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday. Faithful Grandstand follower “nadline28” was on hand to to document the action. […]

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