Tennis news

• 'I'll be cheering for Novak Djokovic', says young ace

  12-12-2022 23:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic occupies the second step of the podium with 78.6%. The Serbian champion sat out two of the four Slams and missed the entire US 1000. This hasn't stopped him from amassing an 11-3 record. The Belgradense is the only one who has reached two figures. Unbeaten at the ATP Finals was crucial. Rafael Nadal shot 72.7 percent and took eight of 11 wins against Top 10 players. The Mallorcan's season was characterized by ups and downs and a striking number of injuries. In fourth place, tied a
  
  Read more

• Linda Noskova on picture with Serena Williams: Will be my wallpaper forever

  12-12-2022 23:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rising Czech tennis star Linda Noskova reveals computer wallpaper is a photo of her sharing the court with Serena and Venus Williams. Noskova, who turned 18 in November, was a part of tennis history as she played Serena in the American's final doubles match.In the US Open first round, Noskova and fellow Czech Lucie Hradecka took on the Williams sisters and claimed a 7-6 (5) 6-4.“Yeah, I have my wallpaper. It's going to stay there forever," Noskova told the WTA Tour website.Noskova, wh
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer: 'I think I have to take the time to make...'

  12-12-2022 22:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Roger Federer finished the 2019 season in 3rd place, behind two of his closest rivals, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Despite turning 38 in August, Federer played at a high level that year and won his last Masters 1000 crown in Miami. In addition, the Swiss had two match points with his serve in that epic Wimbledon final against Novak, wasting them and giving up the decisive tie break at 12-12. Roger got off to a strong start in 2020 and reached the semifinal of the Australian Open. He lost to
  
  Read more

• Taylor Fritz after beating Daniil Medvedev for Diriyah title: He had all the chances

  12-12-2022 21:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  Taylor Fritz felt that he came up big when needed the most as he admitted that Daniil Medvedev was the one controlling everything at the start of the Diriyah Tennis Cup final. In the Diriyah Tennis Cup final, Fritz edged out Medvedev in two tight sets 7-6 (5) 7-6 (3). “Last time we played, he won. He told me I was the better player in the first set and it’s kind of reversed this time. It was a really tough match. He was in control. He had all the chances. Every time he had
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 'Novak Djokovic had a very difficult time there', says young star

  12-12-2022 20:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic finished the 2022 season in the top five despite missing two Majors, 2000 points at Wimbledon and four Masters 1000. The Serb was unable to play in the Australian Open, starting the season in Dubai and Monte Carlo. The results did not accompany due to the lack of form and matches. Novak lost the Belgrade final against Andrey Rublev before leveling him up in May. Djokovic lost a duel against Carlos Alcaraz in Madrid and won his 38th Masters 1000 trophy in Rome to gain momentum for
  
  Read more

• Carlos Alcaraz: 'She broke a record I think for...'

  12-12-2022 20:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Despite sophisticated training plans, every ATP Tour player has a very simple goal for their game: to make progress every day whenever they hit the court or hit the gym. The four players nominated for Most Improved Player of the Year at the 2022 ATP Awards achieved that goal above most, with climbs in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings attesting to that improvement. This year's nominees for the award are: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune, Jack Draper and Maxime Cressy. The winner will be announced througho
  
  Read more

• Dominic Thiem on his Saudi experience: Moments, impressions were extraordinary

  12-12-2022 19:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Dominic Thiem enjoyed his Diriyah Tennis Cup debut as he described his time in Saudi Arabia as "extraordinary."Between 08-10 December, the second edition of the Diriyah Tennis Cup took place in Riyadh.Thiem, 29, was among the 12 star players that competed in Riyadh.Thiem didn't really enjoy much success in Riyadh since he was beaten by Alexander Zverev in his opener at the tournament.After exiting the singles event, Thiem participated in the Diriyah Tennis Cup doubles event.There, Thiem teamed u
  
  Read more

• Rafael Nadal admits: 'I did not want Roger Federer to win'

  12-12-2022 19:19 via tennisworldusa.org
  Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal met in the Roland Garros latter stages between 2005 and 2008. Rafa defeated Roger in the 2005 semi-final and scored three consecutive victories in the final in the following years to keep the Swiss away from a calendar Grand Slam. Nadal failed to win his fifth Roland Garros title in 2009, leaving the door open for Federer to chase an elusive crown. Rafa fell to Robin Soderling in the fourth round, and Roger met the Swede in the title clash. Federer used his opportu
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• World No. 1 Swiatek named WTA Player of Year

  12-12-2022 18:54 via espn.com
  
  World No. 1 women's tennis player Iga Swiatek has been named WTA Player of the Year with Coach of the Year honors going to David Witt, who works with Jessica Pegula.
  
  Read more

• 'Novak Djokovic had an incredible season playing...', says ATP ace

  12-12-2022 18:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  The tennis year 2023 will certainly open with a bang. In the Adelaide 250 in January, which will serve the players to start their preparation for the Australian Open, there will be many of the greats of world tennis fighting for the final victory in what will only be an ATP 250 on paper. In fact, up to six of the fifteen best tennis players in the world will be present. At the head of these players will be Novak Djokovic, who will play again in Australia after his absence last season due to his
  
  Read more

• Novak Djokovic: 'Victory over Rafael Nadal made me proud'

  12-12-2022 18:15 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic claimed his 15th Major title at 2019 Australian Open and moved in front of his idol, Pete Sampras. Novak lost a set against Daniil Medvedev and Denis Shapovalov en route to the quarter-final before shifting into a higher gear. Seeking his seventh Australian Open crown from as many finals, Djokovic toppled his great rival Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, delivering Nadal's most brutal loss in the Major finals! Recalling the encounter, Novak said he felt proud of how he defeated Rafa, pr
  
  Read more

• US tennis influencer Rachel Stuhlmann's NEW photos leaves fans in awe

  12-12-2022 18:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  US tennis inlfuencer Rachel Stuhlmann stunned her followers with her photos, often on the court with a racket and almost always in truly incredible clothes. Obviously a breathtaking body did the rest of her and contributed greatly to this growth.Stuhlmann currently has 246,000 followers but her numbers are growing day by day and are evident to everyone. The 31-year-old girl is one of the most attractive women on the sports and, above all, of the social media scene.Rachel played college-level ten
  
  Read more

• Marcus Willis: I got to play Roger Federer, so there was some luck attached to story

  12-12-2022 17:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  British tennis player Marcus Willis admitted that he absolutely enjoyed his 2016 Wimbledon fairytale run.Willis, 32, made his Wimbledon main draw debut in 2016 after winning three qualifying matches to secure a main draw place.In the summer of 2016, Willis was handed a wildcard for the qualifying event - he then famously defeated Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Yuichi Sugita to reach the main draw.After winning three qualifying matches, Willis then earned his first Grand Slam victory after up
  
  Read more

• Rafael Nadal: 'I was nervous when the match started'

  12-12-2022 17:14 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rafael Nadal missed the second part of the 2021 season due to a foot injury. The Spaniard returned to action at the start of 2022, unsure of what to expect. As it turned out, Rafa made the best start of the season with a 20-0 score. He claimed a small ATP 250 event in Melbourne before heading to the Australian Open. Passing a couple of challenging obstacles, Nadal defeated six rivals and entered his sixth Melbourne Park final. After two hours and 45 minutes, Rafa's fifth consecutive Australian O
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer: 'I feel like they have more'

  12-12-2022 17:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  After 24 years of career, Roger Federer retired this year in the Laver Cup. The former world number 1 made the painful decision to hang up his racket in the summer, after realizing that he could no longer compete at the highest level. In a letter posted to Instagram on September 15, the 41-year-old from Basel announced that the Laver Cup would be his last ATP event. News of his retirement sparked a flurry of reactions from all corners of the globe, testament to the enormous impact he has had on
  
  Read more

• Impressive Iga Swiatek wins 2022 WTA Player of the Year award

  12-12-2022 16:17 via tennisworldusa.org
  World No 1 Iga Swiatek has been named the 2022 WTA Player of the Year.Swiatek, 21, enjoyed an astonishing season this year.This year, Swiatek made nine finals and captured eight titles.Swiatek's biggest wins came at the French Open and US Open as she is now a three-time Grand Slam champion.Also, Swiatek won four WTA 1000 titles and two WTA 500 titles. In late February, Swiatek started a stunning winning streak that didn't end until early July. Between February and July, Swiatek won 37
  
  Read more

• Carlos Alcaraz: 'I think it’s almost impossible'

  12-12-2022 16:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are destined to compete with each other for the biggest trophies on the circuit for the next decade. The 19-year-old Spaniard and the 21-year-old Italian are two of the most exciting young talents at the top of the ATP Tour. Their ATP Head2Head rivalry began in late 2021, when Alcaraz won the Rolex Paris Masters 7-6(1), 7-5. After three meetings in 2022, this duel has evolved into a fierce rivalry brimming with mutual respect - especially three in the epic five-s
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer: 'I had no idea about any of the lines'

  12-12-2022 15:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  The 20-time Major champion Roger Federer has been a role model for many tennis players in the last 15 years. Like all other competitors, Federer has had some dark moments in those tougher times over the years. Even so, he is usually calm and collected on the court, concentrating on the tennis and the opponent on the other side of the net. However, this was not always the case, as it would be difficult to recognize Roger by his behavior in his late teens. The Swiss could not contain his temper fr
  
  Read more

• Nick Kyrgios: 'I beat Roger Federer, I know what to do'

  12-12-2022 14:36 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nick Kyrgios had a great season, winning 37 out of 47 matches and playing in his first Major final at Wimbledon. While never liking clay, Nick is ready to return to Paris next year, saying his girlfriend wants to visit the French capital. Thus, Kyrgios will compete at his first Roland Garros in six years, missing the clay Major since 2018. Nick made his Major debut in Paris in 2013, receiving a wild card and debuting on the notable scene at 18. Nick reached the third round in 2015 and 2016, but
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer: 'There’s not that many jobs if...'

  12-12-2022 14:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Tennis has lived a golden age with the Big Three, who have established a dominance rarely seen in the sports world. Roger Federer, Nadal and Djokovic evolved with the game and led the racket sport to experience great growth, as well as various changes. The mythical trio changed the dynamics of the game and are among the best in the history not only of tennis, but of all possible sports. The three phenomena have shared the titles almost equally, together they have collected 63 Grand Slam titles a
  
  Read more

• Auckland boss: We quickly agreed with Casper Ruud, it took longer with Emma Raducanu

  12-12-2022 13:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Auckland tournament director Nicolas Lamperin reveals securing Casper Ruud was pretty easy but with Emma Raducanu it took time.Ruud, who made two Grand Slam finals this year, will be making his third Auckland appearance at the men's ASB Classic, which kicks off on 09 January.On the other side, 20-year-old Raducanu is set to debut at the women's ASB Classic, which starts on 02 January. "One of the easiest was Casper Ruud. You would have thought it would have been more difficult because of hi
  
  Read more

• 2022 in Review: Sebastian Korda edges Carlos Alcaraz

  12-12-2022 13:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Two young guns, Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Korda met in the Monte Carlo third round. Carlos chased his second consecutive Masters 1000 crown after Miami, but it was not to be for him. The American beat the Spaniard 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 in three hours and two minutes for a notable victory and a place in the last 16. Sebastian claimed five points more than Carlos and prevailed in the crucial moments to emerge at the top. It was an encounter dotted with errors, with over 100 unforced mistakes. Korda was
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer: 'She’s been with me every step of the way'

  12-12-2022 12:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  After more than two decades of professional tennis, 103 titles and 20 Grand Slams, Roger Federer said goodbye to the professional circuit on the night of September 23, 2022, a night that will remain forever etched in the minds and hearts of fans. It is the date on which Roger Federer played the last official match of his extraordinary career. The Swiss said goodbye to tennis played at the Laver Cup, the exhibition he founded in 2017, joining forces with his eternal rival, Rafael Nadal. The forme
  
  Read more

• 'It's impressive what Novak Djokovic did to finish the year as...', says ATP star

  12-12-2022 12:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  In the world of tennis, in addition to the results, another important piece of information refers to the statistics and records that tennis players achieve each year. There are many records that fans look at, concerning the best and the best on the circuit. Over the years, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have made and broken millions of records, and now especially Nole and Rafa keep achieving great results. The three star in the eternal GOAT fight, which some experts value in rela
  
  Read more

• 2022 in Review: Stefanos Tsitsipas downs Alexander Zverev

  12-12-2022 12:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev met in the semi-final at all three clay-court Masters 1000 events this year. The first clash came in Monte Carlo, and the Grek scored a 6-4, 6-2 victory for a place in the final and his seventh triumph over the German from ten encounters. Tsitsipas toppled Zverev in an hour and 15 minutes, winning 20 points more and having the upper hand on the return. Zverev dropped over half of the points in his games, struggling to find the pace and experiencing five br
  
  Read more

• Carlos Alcaraz passes Andy Roddick

  12-12-2022 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz enjoys his 14th week as world no. 1, passing Andy Roddick and moving closer to Daniil Medvedev. Carlos is the 18th player with 14 no. 1 weeks on the ATP throne, standing two behind Medvedev and six behind Mats Wilander. Alcaraz took the ATP throne after conquering his first Major at the US Open in September, staying at the top for three months despite a slow finish of the season. Alcaraz should keep the no. 1 spot at least until February or March with a solid run at the upcoming A
  
  Read more

• Carlos Alcaraz heaps praise on Iga Swiatek: I wish to be like her

  12-12-2022 11:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Carlos Alcaraz admits he is impressed by Iga Swiatek as he is also hoping to one day have a big lead at the top spot.This year, Swiatek won two Grand Slams, reached the world No 1 ranking and also set a new record for the most consecutive wins on the WTA Tour in the 21st century - the Pole won 37 consecutive matches between February and July. In the men's game, Alcaraz became a Grand Slam champion and the youngest No 1 in tennis history.Alcaraz finished the season with 6,820 ranking points,
  
  Read more

• "Roger Federer is an inspiration to Swiss athletes," said Olympic gold medalist

  12-12-2022 10:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  In an interview with Olympics.com, Marco Odermatt, Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing, expressed his admiration for Roger Federer.Odermatt, during the interview, paid homage to the Swiss Maestro for what he has done in his career: "No Swiss athlete will ever be able to match what Roger Federer has done, but I will do my best. I am delighted to have met Roger and I was able to exchange a few words with him.We met a couple of times this year and talked for 1-2 minutes during the Laver Cup. He'
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer earns Swiss Honorary Sports Award

  12-12-2022 10:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Roger Federer was in Zurich on Sunday night, receiving the Swiss Honorary Sports Award. Federer finished his incredible career at the Laver Cup in September, playing his last match alongside his great rival Rafael Nadal. Roger wrapped up the 2019 season ranked 3rd behind his closest rivals, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Despite turning 38 in August, Federer played at a high level that year and conquered his last Masters 1000 crown in Miami. Also, the Swiss had two match points on his serve in
  
  Read more

• Emma Raducanu: "My goal is to stay healthy for as long as possible"

  12-12-2022 10:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Emma Raducanu has had a very particular career so far. The athlete made herself known to most of her thanks to the victory of the Us Open 2021, a success that arrived in a sensational way with Emma, who, before that tournament, she had never won a match on the Tour.An incredible surprise for all fans and insiders. Thanks to this success, Raducanu has gradually gained power in the women's tennis and she has become increasingly famous. Subsequently things didn't go equally well and this year the B
  
  Read more

• 'I still can learn a lot from Roger Federer', says legend

  12-12-2022 09:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Roger Federer was one of the players to beat in 2013 after winning his first Wimbledon crown. Roger qualified for his second Masters Cup despite blowing his chances of becoming world number 1 that summer. Federer experienced early exits in Basel and Paris before embracing the trip to Houston, hoping to put in a strong run at the final event of the season. In his first match in the ATP elite, Federer beat Andre Agassi 6-7, 6-3, 7-6 after two hours and 25 minutes. The Swiss dropped the opening set
  
  Read more

• 'It's really nice to again be in contact with Roger Federer', says legend

  12-12-2022 08:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  After 24 years of career, Roger Federer retired this year at the Laver Cup. The former world number 1 made the painful decision to hang up his racket in the summer, having realized he could no longer compete at the highest level . Via a letter posted on Instagram on September 15, the 41-year-old from Basel announced that the Laver Cup would be his last ATP event. The news of his retirement has unleashed a wave of reactions in every corner of the planet, testament to the enormous impact the King
  
  Read more

• Former ATP ace comments on Novak Djokovic's season

  12-12-2022 08:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nick Kyrgios suffered an early loss at the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia, falling to Cameron Norrie in straight tie-break sets. Nick spoke about Novak Djokovic during his press conference, calling the Serb the best player in the world and welcoming him back to Australia. Kyrgios and Djokovic were far from friends in the past, with the Australian constantly attacking the Serb. That changed in January of this year, when Nick publicly defended Novak during his 10-day visa saga. Half a year lat
  
  Read more

• Do external circumstances control you or destroy you?

  12-12-2022 07:23 via tennisworldusa.org
  We would like to have a nice vegetable garden, but we are not ready to do what’s necessary like, ploughing it well, and buying good quality seeds, and even waking up early to water the patch well. We would like the garden to take care of itself. In the same way, we want to change our lives, but we are not ready to change ourselves first. It's like we want to make a good cake and then we get angry at the oven because the cake burned: where were we while the oven was doing its job? Why weren
  
  Read more

• Nick Kyrgios: 'Being in the spotlight is not easy'

  12-12-2022 07:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nick Kyrgios played it safe and singled out Rafael Nadal as the 2023 Roland Garros winner. The Australian believes Rafa will continue his streak on the beloved clay and take another title at the age of 37. Nadal made his debut in Paris in 2005 and lifted the trophy after beating Roger Federer and Mariano Puerta. Over the years, the Spaniard became the most dominant player at a single Major, winning 14 Roland Garros titles in 18 trips to Paris! This year's Roland Garros has been the most difficul
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer reveals his idols: "Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Michael Schumacher"

  12-12-2022 06:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  In the latest edition of the Daily Show, Roger Federer reflected on his extraordinary longevity, but he talked also about his idols, whe he was young.The Swiss Maestro explained: "Michael Schumacher, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan were my idols growing up. I admired them because they had been at the top for so long. I always thought it was impossible to emulate them, as it's not easy to maintain the same momentum for so long.Now people ask me how he stayed on top for about 20 years. I reply that
  
  Read more

• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on post-tennis life: It was hard the first two months

  12-12-2022 05:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reveals it was "a bit hard" the first two months after retirement but adds now everything is fine. Tsonga, 37, retired from pro tennis after the French Open.Tsonga, who turned pro in 2004, enjoyed a long and successful career. "Tennis took up 100% of my time. All of my time was dedicated to that and suddenly it's empty. There's nothing left, there's no longer the atmosphere, the hot stadiums. It's true that it was a bit hard the first 2 months, but now it's fine," Ts
  
  Read more

• Rafael Nadal: 'I kept fighting despite being almost lost'

  12-12-2022 05:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rafael Nadal had to dig deep to extend his winning streak in Indian Wells. A three-time champion came to the desert with three consecutive titles under his belt. However, he had to give his 120% to pass the first obstacle in Indian Wells and remain undefeated in 2022. Nadal defeated Sebastian Korda 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 in two hours and 29 minutes after coming from 5-2 down in the decider! Thus, Nadal remained perfect in 2022, winning all 16 matches and seeking his first desert success since 2013. Rafa
  
  Read more

• Nick Kyrgios: 'I’ve taken that challenge on'

  12-12-2022 04:50 via tennisworldusa.org
  Nick Kyrgios admits that he is now doing what he feels is "best" for him, so skipping the Davis Cup Finals and competing in the Diriyah Tennis Cup was an easy decision. At the end of November, Australia participated in the Davis Cup final tie in Malaga. Australian team captain Lleyton Hewitt said he invited Kyrgios to play, but the 2022 Wimbledon finalist declined the invitation. This week, Kyrgios participates in the Diriyah Cup of tennis in Saudi Arabia. "Maybe if Australia hugged me a bit mor
  
  Read more

• 'Rafael Nadal and I are in similar situation,' Novak Djokovic recalls

  12-12-2022 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic was the best player of the 2011 season after winning three Majors and five Masters 1000 tournaments. Novak left all the rivals behind, including world no. 2 Rafael Nadal. The Serb beat the Spaniard in six notable finals, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Djokovic suffered a back injury at the US Open. He struggled a bit in the title clash against Nadal but still sealed the deal in four sets. The Serb could have played better for the rest of the year, winning six out of ten matc
  
  Read more

• Collecting 'hardware' is becoming a hobby for Felix Auger-Aliassime

  12-12-2022 04:00 via tennisworldusa.org
       "I wasn't sure if I would be here one day or if I could only dream of it," Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime ranked no. 6 in the world said, shaking his head in disbelief. He found it unreal to be in the ATP finals after all the hard work put in on the competitive tour. In Turin, Italy the 22-year-old Montreal native was able to defet Rafael Nadal in straight sets at an end of season event and was astonished he could.     Felix's determination started at the begin
  
  Read more

• Matteo Berrettini: "I can win a Grand Slam"

  12-12-2022 03:10 via tennisworldusa.org
  Matteo Berrettini's 2022 was unfortunately characterized by a large number of injuries. Injuries that prevented him from competing to his fullest potential. The Italian, after reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open, had to stop in Acapulco due to an abdominal problem and then decided to have surgery on his right hand on 29 March.Surgery forced him to sit out all season on clay. The Italian subsequently returned to the field on grass and conquered the Stuttgart and Quenn's tournaments pro
  
  Read more

• When Rafael Nadal wanted to be Roger Federer's closest rival

  12-12-2022 03:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Rafael Nadal claimed the Davis Cup crown for Spain at 18 at the end of 2004. The young gun was eager for more in the upcoming season, seeking a place among the world's leading players. Rafa made a solid start at the Australian Open and claimed two ATP titles on his beloved clay in February. Nadal successfully transitioned to hard courts and reached the Miami final as the second-youngest player at the Masters 1000 level. Roger Federer beat Nadal in five thrilling sets, with the Spaniard leading t
  
  Read more

• 'I don't know what to say about Novak Djokovic anymore', says former ace

  12-12-2022 02:20 via tennisworldusa.org
  Novak Djokovic won five titles in 2022, making up for a season heavily conditioned by his choice not to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus. The Serbian phenomenon had to miss the Australian Open and the US Open, two tournaments in which he would have been the main favorite to win. The former world number 1 did not shine at Roland Garros, where he did not go beyond the quarterfinals, but he redeemed himself by triumphing at Wimbledon for the fourth time in a row. In addition to having equaled
  
  Read more

• Roger Federer: 'I did my best until the end'

  12-12-2022 01:30 via tennisworldusa.org
  Alexander Zverev admits that he doesn't expect to play his best tennis right from the start, but remains hopeful that he will quickly find his best game. After undergoing knee surgery in the summer of 2016, Roger Federer made a comeback by winning the 2017 Australian Open. Rafael Nadal, who missed almost the entire second half of the 2021 season with a foot injury, clinched the Australian Open title at the start of the 2022 season. Zverev, who will play exhibitions this December, hopes to have a
  
  Read more

• 'Rafael Nadal regained his mobility,' says former legend

  12-12-2022 01:00 via tennisworldusa.org
  Struggling with a foot injury, Rafael Nadal played only two matches in the second part of 2021 and ended the season in August. The Spaniard did not know what to expect at the start of 2022, losing both matches at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship and catching the coronavirus. Still, Rafa was ready to play competitive tennis in Melbourne and fight for every victory. Feeling good on the practice court and not thinking about titles, Nadal found his A-game to claim two titles and write history
  
  Read more

• Stan Wawrinka: "I'm not playing badly for my age"

  12-12-2022 00:40 via tennisworldusa.org
  Stan Wawrinka was the protagonist at the Diriyah Tennis Cup. The victory in three sets against Matteo Berrettini, an important affirmation on the Russian Andrey Rublev and the defeat against the former world number one Daniil Medvedev. This is the adventure of the Swiss competition which will end on Saturday 10 December with the finals of the singles and doubles draws in Saudi Arabia.The expert Swiss tennis player put himself on display in this off-season event, in preparation for the 2023
  
  Read more

Follow @news_tennis_com on Twitter!