“I have had opportunities to be part of this event before and hopefully in the future I will be a part of it again, but the Davis Cup final at home, maybe it’s only one time.”
- World No. 3 and first-time DC finalist Novak Djokovic
The Serbian star will join teammates Viktor Troicki, Janko Tipsarevic and [...]
World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki has joined forces with Proactiv skincare, a product line that helps users combat acne problems. Watch the 20-year-old Dane and her newly-revamped skin here:
World No. 2 Roger Federer closed a terrific week at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over long-time nemesis Rafael Nadal on Sunday. The 29-year-old Swiss captured his fifth crown at the year-end event at the O2 Arena in London, having extended his career-title tally to 66.
“I’m really thrilled the [...]
“It just shows how (referee Carlos Bernardes) is probably scared of him and just let him talk too long. You need to play and not be waiting and talking for three minutes. He was almost sitting there, like he’s not going to play.
It’s not the mistake of Rafa. It’s the mistake of the referee. He [...]
Former World No. 1 Serena Williams has pulled out of the 2011 Australian Open, having not yet properly healed from a serious right foot injury. The 29-year-old American, who won the title this year, has not place a match in months after cutting her foot on broken glass in a restaurant.
“As I recently learned, pushing [...]
Doubles superstar Rennae Stubbs is set to join fellow WTA Tour standout Elena Dementieva in retirement, after announcing her decision to step away from competition early next season. The affable 39-year-old will compete at the 2011 Australian Open, then close her career with a final effort for her home nation in Fed Cup.
”If we win [...]
“Players are very temperamental and sensitive. So a ball kid should concentrate on learning the rhythm of a player: how quick they are between points, how quick they want the balls and what signs each player gives when they want their towel, a ball etcetera. So far this week they have been excellent.
I would recommend [...]
Former doubles partners Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes are set to team up again in 2011, beginning with the Australian Open. The Grand Slam title winners will be joining forces for their first major tournament effort in 9 years.
“I think the Australian Open is the only slam that neither of us have won. We both [...]
Former World No. 1 Serena Williams has pulled out of the 2011 Hopman Cup, still struggling with a serious right foot injury. The 29-year-old, who has slipped to No. 4 in the ranking, was scheduled to compete in Perth, Australia alongside compatriot John Isner in January.
The tennis star has not played a match since winning [...]
“I felt like I was with a 23-year-old or a 22-year-old again. I think, in retrospect, Pete at this age was a lot more tired- a lot more tired emotionally, not physically.”
- tennis super coach Paul Annacone, comparing current charge Roger Federer to former charge Pete Sampras, at age 29 (NY Times)