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Tsitsipas targets top-three ranking

Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas is eyeing a top-three finish next season as he hopes to break the rankings stranglehold of ­Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/18 21:58:41

I had nothing left to give: Nadal

Rafael Nadal admitted he gave everything he had left to lead Spain to their sixth Davis Cup success on Sunday after they beat Canada in the final in Madrid.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/25 19:43:40

Davis Cup Finals an absolute success: Pique

Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique insisted on Saturday the inaugural Davis Cup Finals in Madrid have been an "absolute success," although he did admit some changes would have to be made in future.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/24 18:33:40

Djokovic presses for merge between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Novak Djokovic has called on the Davis Cup to merge with the ATP Cup in the future and believes home ties should return in the early rounds of the tournament.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/21 20:48:42

Tsitsipas triumph shows young guns rise

Rafael Nadal will end the year as the world's top-ranked player and the "big three" retained their stranglehold on the Grand Slam titles, but when Stefanos Tsitsipas was crowned ATP Finals champion last weekend it felt like a watershed moment.
Soure:Reuters: 2019/11/21 20:48:41

Andy Murray claws out victory

The Davis Cup has a new format but Andy Murray's love of a comeback remains intact after the Scot battled from behind to beat Tallon Griekspoor on Wednesday as Great Britain edged past Holland.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/21 20:43:40

Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rafael Nadal instigated a Spanish comeback against Russia in the Davis Cup on Tuesday by capitalizing on a raucous home crowd to beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/20 21:03:40

Tsitsipas' win invites caution

Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was ready for a breakthrough Grand Slam victory after winning the ATP Finals in London - but a glance at recent history invites caution.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/18 19:38:40

38-year-old Federer beaten but unbowed

Roger Federer can reflect with satisfaction on a season in which he reached his century of titles but his campaign will be defined by the one that got away at Wimbledon.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/17 20:53:40

Thiem dethrones Zverev

Dominic Thiem beat defending champion Alexander Zverev on Saturday to join Roger Federer's conqueror Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the ATP Finals in London.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/17 19:53:39

Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer at inaugural ATP Cup

Former world No.1 Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.
Soure:Agencies: 2019/11/14 22:38:40

Nadal comes back from the dead

Rafael Nadal prepares a backhand against Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday in London. Photo: IC
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/14 22:28:40

Federer, Djokovic to fight for spot

Novak Djokovic suffered defeat in a thriller against an inspired Dominic Thiem at the ATP ­Finals on Tuesday and now faces a showdown with great rival Roger Federer to decide who will reach the last four at the season-ender.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/13 21:03:40

Nadal loses ATP Finals opener

Rafael Nadal refused to make excuses after being outplayed by defending champion Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals on Monday as Stefanos Tsitsipas got his campaign off to a flying start.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/12 21:13:40

Federer faces early ATP Finals exit

Roger Federer faces an uphill task to qualify for the last four of the ATP Finals after defeat by Dominic Thiem on Sunday following a master class by Novak Djokovic.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/11 22:33:40

Fabulous France fell Australia for Fed Cup

A jubilant Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia led France to its first Fed Cup title since 2003 on Sunday, winning a deciding doubles rubber to crush Australian dreams 3-2.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/10 21:08:40

Margaret Court calls on Tennis Australia to honor her Grand Slam anniversary

Polarizing tennis great Margaret Court Thursday called on Tennis Australia to treat her like Rod Laver and issue a formal invitation to the Australian Open next year to commemorate her calendar-year Grand Slam jubilee.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/7 20:53:41

Barty 'hungry' for title

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty has enjoyed a ­career-changing season and is "extremely hungry" to end it on a high by steering Australia to their first Fed Cup in 45 years.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/7 18:48:40