Doha, Brisbane, and Chennai previews and predictions

December 29, 2013 45

It’s not even 2014 quite yet, but the 2014 tennis campaign is set to begin. And it will begin with a bang, as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Stanislas Wawrinka, and Richard Gasquet are all entered in either Doha, Brisbane, or Chennai. […]

2014 World Tour Finals predictions

December 24, 2013 18

With the 2014 campaign approaching rapidly, it’s time to get predictions in for the eight World Tour Finals participants—in order. Can Rafael Nadal hold off his challengers for the top spot, or will there be a change at No. 1? Will any newcomers break through and crash the London party? […]

Matches of the Year: No. 9 – Monfils vs. Berdych

December 11, 2013 0

The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, continuing with No. 9. Unseeded at the French Open, Gael Monfils got a tough draw…but it was Tomas Berdych who was dealt an even tougher one. Ricky Dimon and Hasan Murad recap the gripping first-round match. […]

Federer named seventh most stylish athlete

November 22, 2013 0

Roger Federer was tops among tennis players on GQ’s list of the 20 most stylish athletes in 2013. Federer registered at No. 7 on the list, with Andy Murray at No. 18 followed by Tomas Berdych rounding out the chart at No. 20. LeBron James was No. 1.
[…]

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. […]

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. […]

1 21 22 23 24 25 35
Skip to toolbar