2015 ATP General Tennis News

[brokenshoelace]

It's laughable that the bloke thinks he should be ahead of Bjorn - and that he is ahead of Mats. And Stefan. He's a great footballer, at times, but he ain't all who he thinks he is...

Zlatan is a better footballer than Mats ever was at tennis, relatively speaking, and has played at a high level for much, much longer. Stephan is debatable. And zlatan isn't just "brilliant at times." This narrative that he's inconsistent died a long time ago.

 

[isabelle]

According to l'Equipe Delpotro cancelled a training session with Leo Mayer and could pull out of Brisbane, Sydney and maybe AO. His wrist is still a problem. Bad bad luck very sorry for him

 

[Kieran]

It's laughable that the bloke thinks he should be ahead of Bjorn - and that he is ahead of Mats. And Stefan. He's a great footballer, at times, but he ain't all who he thinks he is...

Zlatan is a better footballer than Mats ever was at tennis, relatively speaking, and has played at a high level for much, much longer. Stephan is debatable. And zlatan isn't just "brilliant at times." This narrative that he's inconsistent died a long time ago.

Brother, we'll agree to disagree, especially when we both know it's laughable that Mats is in the mid-20's in the list (and Stefan is, too), and Zlatan is 2nd. The big question you're avoiding, because you have no answer to, is this: WTF has any of this got to do with the topic in hand, which is Fedal? :snigger

 

[the AntiPusher]

He's back


http://sport360.com/article/tennis/30806/interview-rafael-nadal-starting-afresh-his-battle-glory

 

[Front242]

A short video of him hitting a forehand in slow motion was posted a few days before Christmas.

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Hvowo0mtv2o[/video]

 

[herios]

Alex. Bogomolov announces retirement, at 31.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/01/1/Bogomolov-Retirement-Tribute.aspx

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Alex. Bogomolov announces retirement, at 31.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2015/01/1/Bogomolov-Retirement-Tribute.aspx

Friggin back issues keep on killing careers . :nono. I am on percocets as we speak.

Good luck to Alex with his future endeavours.

 

[isabelle]

According to l'Equipe La Monf pulled out of Auckland (perso reasons) Isner pulled out too (tireness)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just some breaking news from the Australian Open,

In a press conference,Pat Rafter has stepped down as Davis Cup Captain,he has been in the job for 4 years,Wally Massur will be the new Davis Cup Captain,with Lleyton Hewitt taking a assistant role.Lleyton Hewitt will take over as Fed Cup Captain when he retires

 

[nehmeth]

Just some breaking news from the Australian Open,

In a press conference,Pat Rafter has stepped down as Davis Cup Captain,he has been in the job for 4 years,Wally Massur will be the new Davis Cup Captain,with Lleyton Hewitt taking a assistant role.Lleyton Hewitt will take over as Fed Cup Captain when he retires

I believe Lleyton will turn out to be a very good coach. It will be exciting to watch how this next phase of his life unfolds. Thanks fashionista!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just some breaking news from the Australian Open,

In a press conference,Pat Rafter has stepped down as Davis Cup Captain,he has been in the job for 4 years,Wally Massur will be the new Davis Cup Captain,with Lleyton Hewitt taking a assistant role.Lleyton Hewitt will take over as Fed Cup Captain when he retires

I believe Lleyton will turn out to be a very good coach. It will be exciting to watch how this next phase of his life unfolds. Thanks fashionista!

No worries,just some more news from Hewitt he still plans to play at the AO in 2016.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mardy Fish has announced he is returning to the ATP tour,posting on his Twitter account that he has entered the POP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.The 33 year old showed his name among those playing the event,using a protected ranking of No 25.He has not played since 2013.The former No 7 is also said to be playing doubles next week at the Dallas challenger.Report from Kamakshi Tandon,30th January.

 

[Front242]

Yeah was so surprised and delighted when I read that on tennis.com. Tommy Haas is due back soon too. Hopefully Fish will be able to play more than 1 or 2 matches before quitting for good this time. He was by far the most entertaining American tennis player in years imo.

 

[Front242]

All we need now is Soderling to return.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has had the honour of topping the list for the most fines of any player at the Australian Open.The teenager received three fines totalling $8352,the most recent for racquet abuse in his straight sets quarter final loss to Andy Murray.However,Krygios picked up $340,000 in prize money for making the quarter final.He will use a little of it to also pay two fines $4926 for racquet abuse and audible obscenities in his first round match against Federico Delbonis.

Report from Daily Telegraph Newspaper,Sports section,Saturday 31st January.

 

[brokenshoelace]

All we need now is Soderling to return.

I think even Soderling has given up on that so you might as well.

 

[Front242]

Not so sure about that, especially since he's just 30 and Fish is returning at 33 having not played since 2013. Haas is coming back at 37, granted not after such a gap but he's still old.

 

[isabelle]

Cilic out of Zagreb

 

[brokenshoelace]

Not so sure about that, especially since he's just 30 and Fish is returning at 33 having not played since 2013. Haas is coming back at 37, granted not after such a gap but he's still old.

He's "just 30" going on 31 this year and hasn't played competitive tennis in over 3 years. I think that's the part we should be focusing on. He's also become a tournament director now, meaning he clearly has other avenues he's exploring.

 

[Billie]

I don't know where to post this but I wanted to congratulate F3 and Bolelli for winning their 1st major in doubles. Way to go Italians!!!:clap

IH: you must be happy about this?