Nadal, Djokovic, Federer all advance on Thursday

January 7, 2016 3

Rafael Nadal held off a red-hot Andrey Kuznetsov 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday. Nadal needed two hours and eight minutes in what was his second three-setter of the week in order to reach the final four. […]

Djokovic, Nadal cruise into Doha quarterfinals

January 6, 2016 3

Novak Djokovic coasted through round two of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Wednesday afternoon, as he defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and nine minutes. Djokovic saved both of the break points he faced while earning four scalps of the Spaniard’s serve. […]

Nadal overcomes slow start in Doha, Ferrer falls to Marchenko

January 5, 2016 1

Rafael Nadal recovered from a set deficit to beat fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 in round one of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday. Nadal served at 74 percent and did not face a single break point until the third set as he prevailed in exactly two hours. […]

2016 World Tour Finals predictions

January 5, 2016 21

With the 2016 season underway, it’s time to make predictions for the eight World Tour Finals participants—in order. Will Novak Djokovic continue to dominate the rest of the field? Will Rafael Nadal return to form? Will any newcomers crash the London party? […]

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. […]

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