Rio Olympics singles preview and predictions

August 6, 2016 27

Despite a depleted field, there will be plenty of tennis intrigue at the Rio Olympics. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is in Rio along with 2012 gold medalist Andy Murray and 2008 Olympic champion Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard is making his comeback after missing more than two months with a wrist injury. […]

Draw for Olympics revealed, Nadal lands in Djokovic half

August 4, 2016 1

The Olympic men’s singles draw was revealed on Monday morning in Rio de Janeiro, and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has a rematch of the 2012 bronze-medal match (vs. Juan Martin Del Potro) on his hands right off the bat. Rafael Nadal is also in the top half of the bracket. […]

Athletes withdrawing from Olympics due to Zika

July 28, 2016 6

With the Rio Olympics starting in just a few days, the Zika virus remains the primary concern for athletes who are going to Brazil. In sports like golf, tennis, and basketball, some of the biggest names in the world have withdrawn due to fears of the virus, and some others are still contemplating whether to go. […]

Nadal named Spain’s flag bearer for Rio Olympics

April 27, 2016 4

Rafael Nadal will be Spain’s flag bearer at this summer’s Rio Olympics, the Spanish Olympic committee announced on Wednesday in Madrid during a celebration to mark the 100-day countdown to the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. […]

Isner to skip Rio Olympics, focusing on Atlanta four-peat

April 22, 2016 8

John Isner announced earlier this week that he will skip the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, instead focusing his efforts on what is always his most productive time of year–the American hard-court swing. Isner will attempt to win four straight Atlanta titles. […]

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