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☆ Rublev edges wunderkind Rune with lucky net cord on match point
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

He slipped 5-0 behind in the breaker but roared back to lead 9-7 before ninth seed Rune saved two match points in another late twist. It took the net cord to separate them, with Rublev's final return clipping the net and popping over to leave the Danish 19-year-old no chance. After winning the second set to level the match, Rune was unable to run away with it. Rublev hung tough, saved two match points when serving to stay in the match at 6-5 and showed huge grit to stay alive in the tiebreak. "(The net cord) was probably the luckiest moment of my life."

☆ Nick who? De Minaur steps out of Kyrgios shadow
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

But De Minaur has filled the breach superbly at a tournament where Australians are now in short supply. "I'm very happy, I can't lie," De Minaur told the centre court crowd. Inflatable kangaroos bobbed in the Rod Laver Arena terraces and Mexican waves surged around the stadium in the third set as De Minaur put the foot down against Bonzi. "I wasn't sure what to expect, but to see a packed Rod Laver Arena was pretty special," he said. "I hope everyone that's on this court is going to go and support Alexei Popyrin," De Minaur said in a rallying cry to the Laver crowd.

☆ Shelton gets better of Popyrin and 'rowdy' crowd to roar into last 16
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I know I came from college tennis and I really thought it was rowdy there, but this stadium is something special," a grinning Shelton said. "Us Aussies, we stick together," De Minaur had said in a post-match interview after the home fans watched him beat Benjamin Bonzi at Rod Laver Arena. The fans found their voice again in the second set when Popyrin took it to a tiebreak but Shelton was undeterred, silencing them again with both his firepower and finesse, closing out the set with another roar. "For the first 12 or 13 years of my life, I swore that I would never play tennis. Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Djokovic backs up Murray's concerns over 'gruelling' schedule
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

When asked for his opinion on Murray's comments, nine-times champion Djokovic told reporters: "I think that players' input is always important for tournament organisation. "I would agree with his (Murray's) points... For the crowd, it's entertaining, it's exciting, to have matches (end at) midnight, 1, 2, 3 am. "Even if you go through and win, prevail in these kind of matches, you still have to come back. Yeah, something needs to be addressed I guess in terms of the schedule after what we've seen this year." Djokovic next faces Australian Alex de Minaur in the fourth round on Monday.

☆ Nadal shrugs off rocky buildup to Australian Open defence
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MELBOURNE, Jan 14 (Reuters) - An upbeat Rafa Nadal has shrugged off his warm-up defeats ahead of the Australian Open as "just part of the business" and declared himself in a happy place ahead of his title defence. Nadal heads into a first-round match against rising Briton Jack Draper undercooked and with only one win since September's U.S. Open. Nadal arrived at Melbourne Park last year in a funk after a serious foot injury but ended up winning his second Australian Open crown by beating Russian Daniil Medvedev in a classic final. Last year's French Open winner, Nadal won two of the four Grand Slams, with fellow great Novak Djokovic winning Wimbledon. World number one Carlos Alcaraz, who is not playing at the Australian Open due to injury, was the only player to break the Nadal-Djokovic duopoly by claiming the U.S. Open.

☆ Nadal calls for United Cup format tweaks to avoid dead rubbers
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal likes the United Cup concept but says the mixed team tournament's format should be changed to ensure there were fewer dead rubbers going forward. "The competition's great, idea is great," said Nadal, who next heads to Melbourne for his Australian Open title defence. After Britain clinched a 3-1 win over Spain in their opener, Nadal skipped the mixed doubles rubber. "I don't think it's good for the competition that we're playing Australia, both of us being out of the tournament. The inaugural edition of the United Cup is being played in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.

☆ Nadal not too worried by shaky start to season before Australian Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jan 2 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal said losing two straight matches was hardly the ideal preparation for his Australian Open title defence, but the world number two believes he had no reason to feel alarmed ahead of the season's first Grand Slam starting in two weeks. read moreBut Nadal, who needed pain-numbing injections on his foot en route to the French Open title and pulled out of his Wimbledon semi-final with an abdominal injury last year, said there were still positives despite his shaky start to the new season. I need battles like this," Nadal told reporters. "I have two weeks before the Australian Open starts. I can't say the situation is ideal but at the same time I can't say it's negative, because for moments I was playing good," Nadal said.

☆ Early exits for Rune, Auger-Aliassime in Adelaide
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The 23-year-old Australian fired 11 aces against his second-seeded opponent to wrap up the biggest victory of his career. "I played really well, really solid. Denmark's Rune, who won three titles in 2022 including the Paris Masters, where the 19-year-old beat Novak Djokovic in the final, lost 2-6 6-4 6-4 to Nishioka. Miomir Kecmanovic overcame Australian Christopher O'Connell 6-4 6-4 and could play Daniil Medvedev in the second round if the third-seeded Russian gets past Italian Lorenzo Sonego on Tuesday. Also in action on the second day of the tournament are Djokovic, Denis Shapovalov, Jannik Sinner, Andy Murray and Karen Khachanov.

☆ Kyrgios withdrew from United Cup to give himself best chance at Australian Open
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios said he withdrew from the inaugural edition of the United Cup to be in peak condition for next month's Australian Open, adding that he did not expect everyone to understand the reasoning behind his decision. "Throw in an injury and knowing you didn't give yourself the best chance only adds to the mountain of pressure you face. Kyrgios added that he had been in communication with Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley and United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow about his injury. Alex de Minaur, who moved into the number one men's position for Team Australia in place of Kyrgios, was beaten by Britain's Cameron Norrie on Thursday. Speaking after De Minaur's defeat, Australia co-captain Lleyton Hewitt said he had also been unaware of Kyrgios' withdrawal until Wednesday.

☆ Australia's Kyrgios withdraws from United Cup with injury
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Australia's Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the inaugural edition of the United Cup due to injury, organisers of the new mixed team event said on Wednesday. "Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup due to injury," organisers said in a statement without elaborating on the nature of the injury. "Alex de Minaur will move into the number one men's position for Team Australia, and subsequently Jason Kubler moves into the number two spot." Kyrgios, 27, had been due to face Britain's Cameron Norrie in his first singles match on Thursday in Group D, which also features Rafa Nadal's Spain. Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ ATP roundup: Dominic Thiem beats top seed Hubert Hurkacz in Antwerp
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

1 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the quarterfinals of the European Open on Friday in Antwerp, Belgium. He'll meet Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the semis; Gasquet beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-2, 7-6 (6). De Minaur outlasted Canadian fourth seed Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 7-6 (4) and Rune turned the tables on second seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3. Musetti will be joined in the semis by countryman and second seed Matteo Berrettini, who beat Japan's Taro Daniel 6-2, 6-3. Berrettini's opponent will be Mackenzie McDonald, an American who rallied past Chinese qualifier Zhizhen Zhang 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

☆ ATP roundup: Frances Tiafoe battles back in Stockholm
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

3 seed Frances Tiafoe won two tiebreakers to complete a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) comeback win over Swedish wild card Elias Ymer in the second round of the Stockholm Open on Thursday in Sweden. Despite Ymer winning 47 of his 59 first-service points (80 percent) and holding a 20-11 advantage in aces, Tiafoe controlled both tiebreakers. Second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada was spared, as he bested Frenchman Manuel Guinard 6-3, 6-3. 4 Lorenzo Musetti defeated Serbia's Laslo Djere 7-5, 6-3 to ensure two Italians reached the quarterfinals in Naples, Italy. McDonald beat Italian qualifier Francesco Passaro 6-3, 7-5 before surprising No.

☆ Federer's grand finale ends in defeat
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

After a brief moment of almost silence around the packed arena, the crowd erupted to salute an emotional Federer. During the changeovers the video screens showed some iconic moments of Federer's 24-year professional career with tributes from Nadal and his mother Lynette. American duo Sock and Tiafoe, pantomime villains for the night, tested Federer's reactions with some lusty blows aimed at the Swiss maestro who would have demanded nothing less. The pair with a combined age of 77 and 42 Grand Slam titles between them edged the opening set by breaking Tiafoe's serve. Despite the party atmosphere in the stadium, there was no danger of Federer's farewell match turning into an exhibition.

☆ Djokovic dazzles on return to action at Laver Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

With Roger Federer watching on from courtside at a sold out O2 Arena, the day after his emotional farewell match alongside Rafa Nadal, Djokovic returned to action in spellbinding fashion. U.S. Open semi-finalist Tiafoe was helpless to stop the Djokovic onslaught as the Serb won 6-1 6-3 to put Bjorn Borg's Team Europe into a 6-4 lead overall. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterFormer world number one Djokovic was due back on court later to partner Italian Matteo Berrettini in a doubles against Team World pairing Jack Sock and Alex De Minaur. At one point Federer suggested world number eight should serve and volley, which Norrie promptly did but lost the point as Fritz sent a lob over his head. "If Roger Federer is telling you to do something, there is no chance I'm not going to do it, especially out there playing for Team Europe," Norrie said later.

☆ Tears flow as curtain comes down on Federer's glittering career
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Roger Federer's trophy-laden career ended with defeat on Friday, but for once the result hardly mattered as the Swiss maestro headed into retirement with tears in his eyes and cheers ringing in his ears. Federer produced moments of his trademark magic during a fiercely contested duel and kept his emotions in check. But the tears flowed afterwards as Ellie Goulding sung while a montage of Federer's feats was projected on the black court. During changeovers video screens showed iconic moments of Federer's career with tributes from Nadal and his mother. American duo Sock and Tiafoe, pantomime villains for the night, tested Federer's reactions with some lusty blows aimed at the Swiss maestro.

☆ Fans flock to pay homage to Federer
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Federer has not played a competitive match since last year's Wimbledon and Carvallares said the news that he was ending his golden career was sad, but expected. GLOBAL APPEALWhile many fans came from Europe, Federer's unique appeal spans the globe. "I think his connection with the fans is something I don't think any other player will have for a while. Swiss student Aurille von Ruht said the finale, with Nadal, was the perfect way for Federer to go out. "Rafa and Roger are two beautiful players and two beautiful people, so I'm happy Roger gets to finish like this."

☆ Radu Albot face senzație la turneul ATP de la Sofia
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-18 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: 1 min

Radu Albot face senzație la turneul ATP de la SofiaTenismenul moldovean Radu Albot, locul 93 mondial, a produs surpriza optimelor de finală la turneul ATP de la Sofia. Albot l-a învins pe numărul 12 mondial, scor 6-2, 6-4. În runda următoare, Albot îl va întâlni pe învingătorul perechii Egor Gerasimov (Belarus) - Adrian Mannarino (Franța). Radu Albot s-a bucurat de succes și în proba de dublu. Cei doi s-au impus cu scorul de 2-1 în fața duetului De Minaur/Vega, scor 3-6, 7-6, 11-9.

Persons: Sofia, El, Denis Shapovalov, Albot, Egor Gerasimov, Adrian, Radu Albot Locations: Belarus, Franța, zeelandezul

☆ Albot stuns Shapovalov at ATP tournament in Sofia
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-11 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: 1 min

Albot stuns Shapovalov at ATP tournament in SofiaMoldovan tennis player Radu Albot, World No. 93, eliminated the top seed of the ATP tournament held in Sofia, Denis Shapovalov of Canada, in the 1/8 finals of the competition, IPN reports. Albot beat the World No. In the next round, Albot plays the winner of the pair Egor Gerasimov (Belarus) - Adrian Mannarino (France). Playing together with Artem Sitak of New Zeeland, the pair defeated the De Minaur/Vega duo by 3-6, 7-6, 11-9.

Persons: Albot, Shapovalov, Radu Albot, Denis Shapovalov, Adrian Mannarino, Artem Sitak, Vega Organizations: ATP, Sofia Moldovan, De Locations: Sofia, Canada, Belarus, France, New Zeeland

☆ Radu Albot a ajuns în sferturile de finală la Campionatul de Tenis din Bulgaria
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-11 | by ( ) tvrmoldova.md time to read: +1 min

Jucătorul de tenis Radu Albot a ajuns în sferturile de finală la Campionatul de tenis din Bulgaria. În 1/8 de finală, Radu Albot l-a învins pe canadianul Denis Shapovalov. Victoria lui Radu Albot a devenit o senzaţie a turneului, întrucât el ocupă locul 93 în clasamentul ATP, iar Shapovalov este pe locul 12, scrie Infotag. Anterior, în 1/16 de finală, Radu Albot l-a învins pe japonezul Yuichi Sugita (locul 100 în clasamentul ATP) cu un scor de 2:0 (6-4, 6-1). Astăzi vor juca în sferturile de finală cu duetul britanic Jamie Marey şi Neil Skupski.

Persons: Albot, Radu Albot, Denis Shapovalov, Tenismanul, Radu, David Vega Hernandez, Alex, britanic Jamie Marey, Neil Skupski Organizations: АТР Locations: Bulgaria, britanic, Sofia

Radu Albot face senzație la turneul ATP de la Sofia! În prima rundă, tenismenul moldovean a dispus de japonezul Yuichi Sugita, de asemenea în două seturi, scor 6-4, 6-1. Radu Albot s-a bucurat de succes și în proba de dublu. Radu Albot este singurul tenismen moldovean care a câștigat un turneu din seria ATP. Astăzi, 11 noiembrie, Radu Albot a împlinit 31 de ani!

Persons: Sofia !, Denis Shapovalov, Egor Gerasimov, Adrian, Radu Albot Organizations: Sputnik, Delray Beach Open . Locations: Sofia, CHIȘINĂU, Belarus, Franța, zeelandezul, Istanbul, Delray

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