Sports / Tennis

Berdych stuns Djokovic at Rome Masters 18 May 2013 - 05:20 am

ROME: World number one Novak Djokovic crashed to defeat at the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych yesterday while Maria...

Nadal survives Gulbis test as Djokovic, Serena win 17 May 2013 - 04:49 am

ROME: Defending champion Rafael Nadal endured a three-set thriller before overcoming big-hitting Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 yesterday to reach the...

Murray doubtful for French Open 16 May 2013 - 05:30 am

ROME: World number two Andy Murray admitted yesterday that he could miss the French Open after a long-term back injury forced him to...

Djokovic back to winning ways at Rome Masters 15 May 2013 - 02:29 am

ROME: Two-tme Rome masters champion Novak Djokovic began his campaign for a hat-trick trophy with a 70-minute, 6-2, 6-3 win over Albert Montanes...

Robson stuns Venus, sets up Serena clash 13 May 2013 - 11:18 pm

ROME: Briton Laura Robson beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 in blustery conditions at the ATP/WTA Rome Masters yesterday and now faces the second...

Federer and Murray not worried over gay players 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

ROME: Roger Federer and Andy Murray insisted yesterday that any player who came out as gay would not face discrimination on the tour....

Tomic father’s assault trial postponed 13 May 2013 - 11:17 pm

MADRID: A Spanish court on Monday postponed to October the trial of John Tomic, father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic, for allegedly...

In-form Nadal cruises to Madrid Masters title 13 May 2013 - 12:29 am

MADRID: Rafael Nadal sealed his fifth title in seven tournaments since returning from a seven-month injury layoff as he claimed a third Madrid...

Leading men’s trio looks for Rome boost 13 May 2013 - 12:27 am

ROME: The leading trio of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray all have work to do before the start of the French...

Nadal, Wawrinka in final 12 May 2013 - 12:52 am

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning his men’s singles semi-final match against compatriot Pablo Andujar at the Madrid Masters at the Caja...

Murray’s clay season ‘going in the right direction’ 12 May 2013 - 12:52 am

MADRID: Andy Murray complained he has been failing to take his chances but said his clay season was “going in the right direction”...

Nadal, Serena battle through 11 May 2013 - 04:44 am

Real Madrid’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo (right) and his girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk, attend the Madrid Open quarter final match between Spanish...

Nishikori surprises Federer in Madrid 10 May 2013 - 12:10 am

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men’s singles match at the Madrid Open, yesterday. Nishikori ...

Nadal subdues Paire to advance in Madrid 09 May 2013 - 01:17 am

Spanish player Rafael Nadal reacts during his tennis match against French player Benoit Paire at the Madrid Masters at the Caja Magica Sports...

Singapore wins hosting right for WTA Championships in record deal 09 May 2013 - 01:16 am

Stacey Allaster (right), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), gestures next to World Sports Group’s Chief Operating Officer...

Federer, Serena enter third round in Madrid 08 May 2013 - 01:07 am

Swiss player Roger Federer returns the ball to Czech player Radek Stepanek during their match at the Madrid Masters at the Caja Magica...

Sharapova advances in Madrid 07 May 2013 - 02:22 am

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova returns the ball to Romania’s Alexandra Dulgheru during their first round match of the Madrid Open tennis tournament...

Haas wins in Munich at the age of 35 07 May 2013 - 01:23 am

MUNICH, Germany: Tommy Haas may be 35 but his weekend Munich title has moved him up to 13 in the rankings -- a...