Tag: Tennis

ATP Roundup: Arthur Rinderknech Wins Epic Tiebreaker in Spain

Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech saved nine match points while posting a 4–6, 6–3, 7–6 (16) upset of second-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain to reach the semifinals of the Gijon Open in Spain. Rinderknech saved two match points while trailing 5–4 in the third set and later saved seven during a marathon tiebreaker. He will next…


Djokovic Cruises Past Tsitsipas to Win Astana Title

Novak Djokovic lifted the Astana Open trophy in Kazakhstan after sealing a comfortable 6–3 6–4 victory over third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. The Serbian Wimbledon champion took his win streak to nine after wrapping up the final in 75 minutes without facing a break point and booked his place at next month’s ATP Finals….


Djokovic Cruises Past Cilic to Capture Tel Aviv Title

Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6–3 6–4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season. Djokovic, playing in his first singles event since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, launched an early attack…


Like Federer’s Farewell, Djokovic Wants Biggest Rivals at His Swansong

Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer’s emotional goodbye to the game last week. Images of Federer and Rafa Nadal—who shared one of tennis’s most enthralling rivalries—sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup…


Djokovic Managing Wrist Issue, ATP Finals Remains His Goal

Novak Djokovic said he was bothered by a wrist problem during the Laver Cup in London and that his lengthy absence from the Tour recently could be to blame. The three-day tournament in London’s O2 Arena was Djokovic’s first event since the Serb won his 21st Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in early July….


‘Prime Time’ Tiafoe Lifts Team World to 1st Laver Cup Win

LONDON—The last to arrive, befitting his reputation in the locker room, Frances Tiafoe strutted into the post-match news conference after clinching Team World’s Laver Cup victory over Roger Federer’s star-studded Team Europe and shouted, “Champs are here!” Then the 24-year-old from Maryland joined his teammates at the table where the silver trophy was resting Sunday…


Retired Roger Federer Offers Advice to Laver Cup Teammates

LONDON—Roger Federer’s tearful farewell to his playing career is over. True to his word, the 20-time Grand Slam champion did not say goodbye for good to tennis. A day after heading into retirement with a Laver Cup doubles match alongside longtime rival Rafaal Nadal—the pair sat crying, side by side, when it ended—Federer was back…


Part of Me Leaves With Federer, Says Emotional Nadal

LONDON—Sitting courtside Rafa Nadal cried as his great rival, Roger Federer, bid an emotional farewell to tennis at the Laver Cup on Friday, later saying an important part of him was also leaving the men’s Tour with the retirement of the Swiss. Pictures and videos of Federer and Nadal—who shared one of tennis’s most enthralling…


Roger Federer Retires After Teaming With Nadal in Last Match

LONDON—This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer, and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. Federer bid adieu Friday night with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after a superlative career that spanned nearly a quarter-century and included 20…


Roger Federer Bids Farewell in Last Match Before Retirement

LONDON—This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer, and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. Federer was bidding farewell Friday night with one last contest before he heads into retirement at age 41 after an illustrious career that included 20 Grand Slam titles and…