Showing posts for: News
ATP Finals – Zverev holds off Medvedev to make semis despite Nadal’s epic win

SEVENTH seed Alexander Zverev has secured a semi-finals win with a tight straight sets win over fourth seed Daniil Medvedev, stealing second spot in the Agassi Group from world number one Rafael Nadal in the final match of the group stage. Coming into the final day, sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was all but guaranteed a […]

2019 Davis Cup preview: Group B

IN the second of our Davis Cup group previews, we take a look at Group B. Arguably the second hardest group to predict, Croatia are ranked number two in the tournament, while Russia and Spain have top five talents for the first singles, with world number one Rafael Nadal the huge name in the group […]

2019 Davis Cup preview: Group A

IN the first of our Davis Cup group previews, we take a look at Group A. The almighty French side is tipped to finish top, but fans can not discount the Novak Djokovic factor for Serbia, while Japan will enter the tournament as underdogs given Kei Nishikori is not available. Group A France Gael Monfils […]

ATP Finals – Fed Express arrives as Berrettini downs giant-killing Thiem

ROGER Federer will contest the ATP Finals semi-finals after downing world number two Novak Djokovic in straight sets, joining fifth seed Dominic Thiem in the final four of the tournament. The Swiss Master was at his vintage best to down Djokovic 6-4 6-3 to advance through to the semis, after both players had suffered losses […]

ATP Finals – Nadal remains alive as Tsitsipas continues form

STEFANOS Tsitsipas was already a popular player internationally after his Australian Open run at the start of the year, but now the talented Greek youngster is on the verge of securing a semi-finals berth after smashing seventh seed Alexander Zverev, 6-3 6-2. Wary of the danger Zverev possesses following the German’s unbelievable straight sets win […]

Tennis Central hitting winners in 2019

TENNIS Central is the newest edition in the Draft Central sporting websites under the Adzee Network banner, and joins Aussie Rules Draft Central, Basketball Draft Central and Netball Central on the world wide web. In 2019, Tennis Central will aim to provide the latest up-to-date information on the ATP and WTA Tours throughout the tennis […]

ATP Finals – Thiem qualifies for semis after second shock upset

AUSTRIAN fifth seed, Dominic Thiem has become a giant killer in the 2019 ATP Finals, first knocking over third seed Roger Federer, before downing world number two, Novak Djokovic. The Serbian star was more of a challenge with the young up-and-coming talent having to force his way back into the contest from a set down […]

ATP Finals – Upsets galore as Zverev shocks Nadal

THE theme of upsets continued on Day 2 of the ATP Finals with two shock results, none bigger than seventh seed German Alexander Zverev taking down world number one, Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the second match of the day. In what will be his final tournament of the year – deciding to bypass […]

Mladenovic produces two days of bliss to deliver French Fed Cup

AN inspirational two-day performance from Kristina Mladenovic has delivered France its first Federation Cup in 16 years, with the 41st ranked Frenchwoman shocking the Australian crowd, coming from behind to defeat world number one and local hero, Ash Barty, before leading her nation to the title with a strong performance in the doubles on Day […]

ATP Finals – Djokovic storms to victory as Thiem upsets Federer

NOVAK Djokovic has sent an early warning to the rest of the ATP Finals contenders, completely dismantling Italian Matteo Berrettini in a one-sided contest lasting just 63 minutes. The Serbian world number two only hit 10 winners to Berrettini’s 12, but was much tighter with his play, making eight unforced errors while the Italian produced […]

1 214 215 216 217