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Rafael Nadal breezes into semi-finals at Acapulco tennis
Los Angeles | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2020 02:13 PM IST
Top seed Nadal eased into the semi-finals with his best performance of the week as he continues to jackhammer his way through the men’s singles draw at the hardcourt event in Acapulco, Mexico.
Australian Open 2019: Medvedev cruises to set up Wawrinka last-16 clash
Melbourne | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2020 05:31 PM IST
Wawrinka, a former world number three who has never returned to his best since knee surgery in 2017, said he was happy to be in the second week of a Slam once again.
Benoit Paire, Ugo Humbert set up all French final in Auckland
Auckland | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2020 04:32 PM IST
Ugo Humbert attacked Isner at his strongest point, the serve, on his way to a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory, while fifth-seed Benoit Paire beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), 6-2.
Denis Shapovalov falls to French qualifier Ugo Humbert in Auckland
Auckland | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 16, 2020 04:36 PM IST
There was only one break in each set of the evenly contested clash with Humbert winning 7-5, 6-4, clinching the victory with the Canadian’s sixth double fault.
Nadal praises young Norwegian slammed as ‘boring’ by Kyrgios
Perth | By AFP
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2020 09:06 AM IST
The 21-year-old, a product of Nadal’s tennis academy in Mallorca, has beaten top-20 players John Isner and Fabio Fognini to make his mark at the international teams tournament in Australia.
Djokovic begins Shanghai defence with easy win
Shanghai | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON OCT 09, 2019 05:44 PM IST
Fresh from winning career title 76 in Tokyo, the world number one will play big-serving American John Isner in the last 16 after a 6-3, 6-3 victory
Roger Federer battles past John Isner to save Team Europe in Laver Cup
Geneva | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON SEP 22, 2019 11:32 PM IST
Federer had to win a tense tie-break over world number 20 Isner to take the three points, smashing an ace on the final point to raise the roof in Geneva after the American had somehow shot wide with the court at his mercy.
Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to put Europe ahead in Laver Cup
Geneva | By AFP
UPDATED ON SEP 21, 2019 09:11 PM IST
The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets, but dropped the opener in a tie-break.
Nick Kyrgios reverts to type with towel tantrum in Montreal
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON AUG 07, 2019 02:56 PM IST
Kyrgios’ outburst comes after the Australian seemed to be reinventing himself as a crowd favourite in the weeks following his Wimbledon defeat by Rafa Nadal.
John Isner beats Alexander Bublik for fourth Newport ATP title
New York | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JUL 22, 2019 08:59 AM IST
Isner, who was sidelined by a stress fracture in his left foot for three months after reaching the Miami final in March, was the top seed in the tournament that he also won in 2011, 2012 and 2017.
Wimbledon 2019: Cabal and Farah create men’s doubles history for Colombia
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUL 14, 2019 11:28 AM IST
Farah punched away a backhand volley winner on match point before promptly collapsing to the ground in triumph.
Djokovic says Gimelstob right to quit ATP board, praises contribution
Madrid | By AFP
UPDATED ON MAY 07, 2019 09:38 AM IST
The 42-year-old Gimelstob stepped down from his post amid controversy after pleading no contest in a Los Angeles courtroom to felony assault charges reduced by a judge to a misdemeanour.
Roger Federer back to third after Alexander Zverev’s Munich knockout, Naomi Osaka retain top spot
Paris | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2019 03:31 PM IST
Federer, who has won a record 20 Grand Slams, is making his return to clay at the Madrid Open this week after three years’ absence.
Djokovic heads into clay season secure as world number one
Paris | By AFP
UPDATED ON APR 08, 2019 03:06 PM IST
The Serb is almost 2,500 points ahead of Rafael Nadal while third-placed Alexander Zverev will hope to pick up points.
ATP Rankings: Roger Federer jumps to fourth spot after Miami triumph
Miami | By AFP
UPDATED ON APR 01, 2019 03:47 PM IST
The Swiss great switched places with Austria’s Dominic Thiem, who had briefly climbed to fourth after defeating Federer in the final at Indian Wells two weeks ago.
Roger Federer refutes Stefanos Tsitsipas preferential treatment claim
Miami | By AFP
UPDATED ON APR 01, 2019 10:47 AM IST
Swiss great Roger Federer has refuted claims by Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas that the most experienced players on the ATP Tour receive preferential treatment from officials.
Roger Federer defeats Isner in Miami final for 101st title
Miami | By AFP
UPDATED ON APR 01, 2019 01:04 AM IST
Federer has been the form player in South Florida and his performance against big-serving Isner proved it as the 33-year-old home-nation hero was overwhelmed by the Swiss star’s incredible consistency.
Roger Federer ready for John Isner shoot-out for Miami crown
Miami | By AFP
UPDATED ON MAR 30, 2019 10:31 AM IST
Roger Federer produced a 6-2, 6-4 masterclass at Hard Rock Stadium to leave up-and-coming star Denis Shapovalov, who grew up idolizing the Swiss, chasing shadows during a difficult first set.
Miami Open: Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to set up Denis Shapovalov clash
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON MAR 29, 2019 10:22 AM IST
Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age
Roger Federer ready for Kevin Anderson barrage after Miami romp
Miami | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAR 28, 2019 11:17 AM IST
Roger Federer is preparing himself for a barrage of Kevin Anderson big serves after the Swiss superstar sealed his place in the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals in just 61 minutes on Wednesday
Miami Open: Roberto Bautista Agut stuns Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty topples Petra Kvitova
Agence France-Presse | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAR 27, 2019 11:03 AM IST
Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a record seventh Miami Open ATP title ended in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as Roberto Bautista Agut superbly recovered from a first set destruction to win 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and book a place in the quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic beats Federico Delbonis, stays on track for seventh Miami Open title
Miami | By Reuters
UPDATED ON MAR 25, 2019 08:22 AM IST
Djokovic found it tough going against an unseeded opponent before prevailing in two hours in the Florida twilight.
Indian Wells Masters: Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, steam into quarters
Indian Wells, United States | By AFP
UPDATED ON MAR 14, 2019 09:13 AM IST
Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal edged closer to a blockbuster semi-final showdown at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday with brisk fourth-round wins
Nick Kyrgios to face Alexander Zverev in Mexico Open final
Acapulco | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2019 02:05 PM IST
Kyrgios, the former world number 13 who has slipped to 72nd in the rankings, defeated Isner 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), following victories over 17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka.
Nick Kyrgios out-lasts Stan Wawrinka to reach Mexico Open semi-finals
Acapulco | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2019 12:19 PM IST
Kyrgios out-lasted Wawrinka 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to book a meeting with either John Isner or John Millman for a place in the final.
John Isner, Daniel Evans advance to ATP Delray Beach semi-finals
Miami | By AFP
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2019 02:05 PM IST
Isner, who has dropped only one set in seven career wins over the left-hander, needed only 93 minutes to book a spot in the last four against Britain’s Daniel Evans.
ATP Delray Beach Open: John Isner beats Lukas Lacko to enter quarterfinals
Miami | By AFP
UPDATED ON FEB 21, 2019 09:01 AM IST
Isner fired 18 aces, saved both break points he faced and broke Lacko three times on the way to victory, his fourth in four career meetings with Lacko.
Australian Open 2019: Ninth seed John Isner toppled in battle of the giants
Melbourne | By AFP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2019 12:49 PM IST
The 6ft 10in (2.08m) John Isner was beaten by 6ft 11in (2.11m) fellow American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/5) in a battle of the giants.
Top-seeded John Isner crashes out of ASB Classic
Auckland, New Zealand | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2019 04:55 PM IST
Taylor Fritz achieved the rare feat of breaking John Isner’s serve in the fifth game of the first set before progressing to the third round at the expense of his fellow American
Federer, Kerber cautious on new Australian Open tie-break rule
Perth | By AFP
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2019 03:04 PM IST
Speaking at the Hopman Cup in Perth this week, Federer -- who said he had been asked for his opinion on the change by tournament officials -- admitted marathon final sets would be missed by some.
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