The last United Cup semi-final slot is being filled by Germany thanks to Alexander Zverev who won his singles rubber against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and then partnered Laura Siegemund in the mixed doubles to clinch the tie 2-1. I was taking a back seat with Laura. I think we deserve to be in the semi-finals…
Rafael Nadal is rolling right along at the Brisbane International. Playing his first tournament since the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal is through to the quarterfinals of this season-opening ATP 250 after destroying Jason Kubler 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday night. Building on a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Dominic Thiem in round one, the 37-year-old Spaniard needed…
Top-seeded Holger Rune will play Roman Safiullin for a spot in the Brisbane final on Saturday. Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook Brisbane International Queensland Tennis CentreBrisbane, AustraliaDecember 31, 2023-January 7, 2024 Surface: Hard Court Rafa Returns, Stars Align in Brisbane King of Clay Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited singles return at the Brisbane International….
After saving his country from elimination with his win in singles, Alexander Zverev teamed up with Laura Siegemund to push his country into the semi-finals at the 2024 United Cup. Friday at the United Cup is all about Alexander Zverev, who proved the hero of his country. The first match between the nations happened early…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, January 4, 2024 A sore shoulder has knocked Madison Keys out of the Australian Open. Two-time AO semifinalist Keys announced her withdrawal from the Melbourne major on Instagram tonight. More: Richard Evans on HOF, GOAT and Top Rivalries “Unfortunately I’ve been struggling with a shoulder injury and have been…
Rafa Nadal produced a performance which belies his lack of play as he swept aside Australia’s Jason Kubler in a second round match between two wildcard entries at the Brisbane international warm-up event for the opening grand slam of the new season. The Spaniard, who made his comeback from nearly a week’s absence for hip…
Andrey Rublev has a blockbuster quarterfinal matchup on his hands with Arthur Fils on the other side of the net. Friday’s schedule also includes a showdown between Frances Tiafoe and marathon man Jerry Shang. (1) Andrey Rublev vs. (8) Arthur Fils Rublev and Fils will be going head-to-head for the first time in their careers…
Aryna Sabalenka faces Daria Kasatkina in Brisbane on Friday. Photo credit: Manuela Davies/USTA Brisbane International Queensland Tennis CentreBrisbane, AustraliaDecember 31, 2023-January 7, 2024 Surface: Hard Court Rafa Returns, Stars Align in Brisbane King of Clay Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited singles return at the Brisbane International. The 37-year-old Spanish superstar will face Dominic Thiem in…
Holger Rune will be playing in the semifinals of the 2024 Brisbane International after overcoming James Duckworth. Tournaments in Australia are quite specific, because many home players enter them, and usually, they pose a serious threat on the home soil, as the Australian fans are able to get behind them, and they are used to…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday January 4, 2024 Grigor Dimitrov is a lean mean fighting machine, and if you don’t believe us, you can have a look at his latest promotional work for the luxury tennis apparel brand Lacoste. Dimitrov first donned the crocodile last year, joining the likes of Novak Djokovic and…
