Originally posted on SportzCosmos:
The Qatar Open 2014 is the first biggest event of 2014 with 2 of the Big 4 players – Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray leading a host of talented top rankers including David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Richard Gasquet and Ernests Gulbis. Let’s jump into the draw straight away! Rafa’s Quarter Rafael…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will be back in action with a Doha quarterfinal spot at stake as he goes up against Tobias Kamke on Wednesday. Meanwhile, an all-French affair between Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils is also on the second-round docket. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. Tobias Kamke Nadal’s 2014 season did not…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer will begin his bid for the Brisbane title against fellow veteran Jarkko Nieminen on Wednesday. Grigor Dimitrov and Marin Cilic are also looking for a place in the quarterfinals. (1) Roger Federer vs. Jarkko Nieminen Nieminen hopes the new year begins with a new result when it comes…

Originally posted on A man and his racquet:
Originally published on Back Row Sports. All December long, the blog will take a look back at the highlights, lowlights and moments that defined the 2013 Tennis season. It’s a wrap. As the 2013 calendar year draws to an end, here’s a month by month collection of…

Originally posted on Online News Portal:
HUA HIN: World number two Victoria Azarenka battled back from an injury-plagued season to defeat top-ranked Serena Williams 7-5, 6-3 in Thailand on Saturday. The Belarusian 24-year-old is hoping her victory at the exhibition match in Thailand will set the stage for a strong performance at the upcoming Australian…

Originally posted on iholuwatoby's Blog:
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive title at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi, defeating Spain’s David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 in Saturday’s final of that hard-court exhibition event. Djokovic, who is riding a wave of momentum that began at the end of last season, took the…

Originally posted on The Qualifier:
In the 2013 Australian Open, Stanislas Wawrinka defeated Cedrik-Marcel Stebe, Tobias Kamke, Sam Querry, before falling to Novak Djokovic 6-1, 5-7, 4-6, 7-6(5), 10-12. Stanislas Wawrinka. Second fiddle. Perpetual underdog. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Also a man who had one hell of a 2013. Some highlights: 6-1, 6-2…

Originally posted on Tennis angles:
Djokovic d. Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 Ferrer made the better start with stronger serving and had the first opportunity to break after Djokovic misjudged a slice into the net – the world number 2 then double faulted to give Ferrer a 3-1 lead. But the world number 3 soon found himself in…