“But we should be very hard on these people. At the very top of the game we don’t have any problems at all. It’s more with the lower-ranked players who have the temptation.”
ROGER Federer, the world No.1, gave his full support to the crackdown on corruption, following the suspension of Italian player Alessio di […]
“Someone called me from the (hotel’s) reception to my room, asking whether I wanted to sell a match, if I wanted to lose” Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko returns the ball to Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis during their Paris tennis masters series match. via The Age
“I think one has to take these things seriously. There are facts and rumors, but there is still a lack of proof now.” Allegations about match-fixing have lingered, and now Tommy Haas is undergoing further medical tests to determine if he was poisoned during Germany’s Davis Cup semifinal loss to Russia in September. via […]
“It’s exceptional for me to go over there. Two, three years ago I was watching that on TV. I was thinking, - This is the other end of the world. The Masters is so difficult.’ Now I am there.” By Tennis Week 11/04/2007 Richard Gasquet’s Parisian performance has propelled him to Shanghai. via Tennis […]
“I’ll go there without any pressure, with nothing to lose.” PARIS: Argentine David Nalbandian extended his brilliant run of form by crushing local favourite Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to set up a Paris Masters final against world number two Rafael Nadal. via The Star Online
Rafael Nadal played kingmaker for the Masters Cup as he knocked Marcos Baghdatis out of contention for the final spot in the year-end field with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 Paris Masters comeback win on Saturday. via Raw Story
Baghdatis needs to win the Paris title to qualify for Shanghai Marcos Baghdatis beat Tommy Robredo in the Paris Masters quarter-finals to end the Spaniard’s hopes of qualifying for the season-ending Masters … via BBC Sports
Tony Dungy and Bill Belichick are great coaches. The similarities end there, Mark Kriegel says, as they face in the ultimate battle. via Fox Sports
“I hope I can play as well as I did today” AGENCIES, PARISAP, QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007, Page 20 Mario Ancic reacts after defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu during their first round match at the Paris Tennis Masters tournament on Monday. via Taipei Times
“It wasn’t an easy draw, Mathieu and next Berdych. It won’t be easy as he’s playing for a place at the Masters.” Mario Ancic rallied to beat Paul-Henri Mathieu 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday, setting up a match against 2005 champion Tomas Berdych. via CBS SportsLine […]
“It takes time to develop the men’s tennis in China, but we are at work on it, and some progress has been made in the past few years” Not so long ago, even for the most diehard Chinese tennis fans, the names of the country’s male tennis players are not household. via People’s Daily […]
Jets linebacker Vilma out for rest of season New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a knee injury, ending the one-time Pro Bowler’s season. via Austin American-Statesman
“It’s up to me. If I play well in Paris, I will go.” Jarkko Nieminen upset second-seeded Fernando Gonzalez 6-3, 7-5 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors. via SI.com
Across The Net 10.22.07: Nalbandian Reborn! Posted by Dan Martin on 10.22.2007 David Nalbandian Beats #2, #3, & #1 Back-to-Back-to-Back in Madrid Players of the Week: Justine Henin just won her 4th consecutive … via 411mania.com
“It was more difficult to be two behind on the 17 th tee than five behind on the second tee” Bradley knocked in a loose ball from close range after Clint Dempsey deflected Danny Szetela’s cross into the air. via Herald-Leader
“I have shown significant progress in my recovery” Sports Bills’s Everett takes first steps, says lucky to be alive Reuters MIAMI - Buffalo Bills tight-end Kevin Everett, who doctors feared would be paralyzed for life, has taken his first steps and said he felt … via ABS-CBN News
“In Murray, Britain finally have an entertainer who can pull off any shot, not just a serve and volleyer.” Your thoughts on the action Send us your views, comments and opinions - text us on 81111 or use 606 Murray 5-6 Nadal Nadal has upped his level and the long rallies seem to have […]
Andy Murray will play Rafael Nadal in the third round of the Madrid Masters after the home favourite eased past Marcos Baghdatis. via Grantham Today
“It’s tough to find a rhythm after time out. It’s much easier in practice” British number one Andy Murray blew away Argentine 15th seed Juan Ignacio Chela 6-1 6-3 to reach the third round at the Madrid Masters on Tuesday. via ESPN
“There’s no question, this is one of the best matches I’ve played since I’ve been on the Tour” By Tennis Week 10/15/2007 Robby Ginepri hasn’t exactly been making lasting impressions in tournament play lately. via Tennis Week
Even playing in his native country, Rafael Nadal might not be Roger Federer’s biggest threat at the Madrid Masters. via PR-inside.com
Novak Djokovic reached his seventh final of the year by beating unseeded Italian Andreas Seppi 6-4 6-3 at the Vienna Open on Saturday. via Reuters
Second-seeded Fernando Gonzalez rallied to beat Italy’s Filippo Volandri 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday in the first round of the BA-CA Tennis Trophy. via PR-inside.com
“Seppi played a good match and I couldn’t find a way to win. I have to go back, work on some things, but it’s more mental, trying to stay concentrated on the match. Now I’ll try to forget this loss quickly and get ready for Madrid.” TENNIS: Ljubicic begins Vienna title defence VIENNA: Ivan […]
“I was emotional coming back to Vienna where I won my two biggest titles” Two-time defending champion Ivan Ljubicic defeated Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-4, 7-5 Monday in the first round of the BA-CA Tennis Trophy. via ESPN
“I had to make all the points. One cannot afford to make unforced and stupid errors against Gasquet. He deserved to win” TRIUMPHANT: France’s Richard Gasquet took his first career hardcourt title by winning the Kingfisher Open on Sunday. via The Hindu
“I hurt myself in Beijing [ Images ] ” The troubles just keep mounting for the ATP Mumbai Open. After the withdrawals of Marat Safin [ Images ] and Marcos Baghdatis, persistent showers over that last few days have played havoc with the schedule. via Rediff.com
“I have fun with Mahesh. He is one of my closest friends on the Tour” LOOKING AHEAD: Rohan Bopanna , Richard Gasquet and Marcos Baghdatis pose with the kids during the tennis clinic on the eve of the Kingfisher Airlines Open on Sunday. via The Hindu
“He’s not defending any points and has a good draw in Mumbai. “He’s also looking to play another event between the two Masters events, but his health comes first. “We’ll assess what he’s like tomorrow and play it by ear.” Lleyton Hewitt is hoping the viral infection that wrecked Australia’s Davis Cup campaign in […]
Mumbai: He’s pulled out of the tournament due to injury and put the promoters of the Kingfisher Airlines Tennis Open in a bit of pickle as a result. via The Telegraph
