Unpicking the draw at the Italian Open: who wins each quarter?
A sixth Italian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could be on the horizon, with the nine-time champion on the opposite side of…
News Archives: 05/2021
‘Maybe he wants a chance to say goodbye’ – Andy Roddick on Roger Federer playing Roland Garros
Andy Roddick suggested Roger Federer has decided to play at Roland Garros because “maybe he doesn’t know what next year brings”. Federer will return to…
‘Wimbledon is by far the best shot for Roger Federer to win a major’, says Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick believes Wimbledon is ‘by far the best shot’ for Roger Federer to win a major and playing Geneva and Roland Garros will help…
‘It’s like a goalkeeper facing a penalty. Just pure luck’ – Dominic Thiem on returning John Isner’s serve
Dominic Thiem has spoken of the challenge of returning John Isner’s serve and admitted he is “surprised” to be in the Madrid Open semi-finals. The…
Rafael Nadal faces potential opener against Jannik Sinner in Rome
A repeat of last year’s French Open quarter final could be on the cards as Rafael Nadal faces a potential opener against Jannik Sinner in…
‘I’m really proud I came back mentally after injury,’ says Matteo Berrettini
Matteo Berrettini said he is proud of the way he bounced back from injury after taking the last semi-final berth at the Madrid Open. The…
‘I’m playing the tennis of my life,’ says Casper Ruud ahead of Madrid Open semi-final
Casper Ruud admitted he is playing the tennis of his life at the Madrid Open ahead of his third consecutive Masters 1000 semi-final on clay. …
‘It’s put a smile on my face,’ Alexei Popyrin reacts to Rafael Nadal praise
Rafael Nadal gave Alexei Popyrin a lesson in clay court tennis at the Madrid Open earlier this week but was full of praise for the…
Sofia Kenin fires her father as coach ahead of Roland Garros
Sofia Kenin announced she has decided to part ways with her father Alex as a member of her coaching team ahead of the French Open. …
Rafael Nadal suffers major French Open blow after Alexander Zverev loss
Rafael Nadal has suffered a major blow ahead of the French Open after his defeat to Alexander Zverev means he will not be one of…
