Rafael Nadal is the best player in the world heading into the US Open final, says world number one Novak Djokovic.
Tag: Tennis
Victoria Azarenka calls Serena Williams ‘the greatest’
Victoria Azarenka believes she will be facing the best player in history when she takes on Serena Williams in Sunday’s US Open final.
Novak Djokovic beats Wawrinka to make US Open final
By Piers Newbery BBC Sport
Serena beats Stephens, joins Li in US Open quarters
Defending champion Serena Williams won her much-anticipated US Open showdown with Sloane Stephens while Li Na avenged a painful loss in Rome to join the world number one in the last eight.
America at new low as Murray, Djokovic, ease through
American men’s tennis slumped to an historic Grand Slam low on a sweltering at the US Open as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray remained on course for a blockbuster semi-final.
US Open 2013: Britain’s Dan Evans though to third round
By Piers Newbery
By Piers Newbery
Nadal keeps rolling on the hardcourt
By Larry Fine
Azarenka poses danger for Williams at U.S. Open
By Julian Linden
Sharapova says ‘nyet’ to ‘Sugarpova’ name change bid
By Ria Novosti
Nadal beats Isner to win first Cincinnati crown
By Steve Keating
Nadal tops Federer, Djokovic upset at Cincy
MASON, Ohio — The vintage rematch ended with Rafael Nadal pumping his arms after a final forehand. He was a little bit better than old nemesis Roger Federer once again.
Sharapova confirms split with Connors after one match
Maria Sharapova has confirmed she has severed ties with coach Jimmy Connors after one match together.
The U.S. Open victory that changed golf for ever
There’s no mystery why the U.S. Golf Association chose The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., as the venue for this week’s U.S. Amateur. That’s where Francis Ouimet, an unheralded 20-year-old amateur, won the U.S. Open 100 years ago next month.
Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli announces her retirement
Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is retiring from tennis just 40 days after winning her only Grand Slam title.
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to reach Rogers Cup final
Rafael Nadal moved into the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal after beating world number one and top seed Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-2).
Hingis wins doubles match on return to competitive tennis
Former world number one Martina Hingis made a winning return to competitive tennis with victory in a doubles match at the Southern California Open.
Roger Federer loses to Federico Delbonis in Hamburg semis
Top seed Roger Federer lost to Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis in the semi-finals of the German Tennis Championships in Hamburg.
Sharapova names Jimmy Connors as her new coach
World number two Maria Sharapova has named eight-time Grand Slam title winner Jimmy Connors as her new coach.
Stefan Edberg says Murray can win Wimbledon again
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is still improving and can triumph at his home Grand Slam again, according to two-time winner Stefan Edberg.
Andy Murray wins Wimbledon title, makes history
Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champion with a hard-fought victory over world number one Novak Djokovic.
Andy Murray powers to Wimbledon final with Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray overcame a furious Centre Court row and a pantomime-villain Pole to reach the Wimbledon final.
Serena williams ousted from Webledon by Sabine
Sabine Lisicki ended Serena Williams’ reign as Wimbledon champion as the German 23rd seed clinched a stunning three-set victory over the world number one in the fourth round.
Serena Williams wins
Serena Williams sailed past Wimbledon’s wave of upsets and now faces an opponent more than a decade older than her.
Serena sweeps to French Open success
Roland Garros has been the American’s most troublesome grand slam venue but she has looked the champion in waiting all fortnight and beat Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-4 in a high-level final.
Fast, furious Serena sets up Sharapova showdown
Serena Williams blitzed hapless Sara Errani 6-0, 6-1 in just 46 minutes on Thursday to reach her second French Open final where she’ll face defending champion Maria Sharapova for the title.
Sharapova sparks French Open fears
Sharapova, a former two-time winner in Rome, announced her decision to pull out prior to her scheduled semi-final meeting with Italian seventh seed Sara Errani on Friday.
Serena subdues Sharapova to defend title
World number one Serena Williams racked up the 50th title of her illustrious 18-year career when she thumped Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 to defend her Madrid Open crown on Sunday.
Venus Williams withdraws from Madrid Open
Venus Williams has pulled out of the Mutua Madrid Open due to a back problem.
Wimbledon prize money boost
Players at this summer’s grass court event will receive a total of £22.6 million, an increase of £6.5m over 2012.The club also confirmed their intention to build a retractable roof on court one for the start of the 2019 tournament.