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…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The 2014 tennis season is less than a week away and the Australian Open is a mere 19 days out, so it’s time to make predictions for the year’s four Grand Slams. Feel free to join the fun with your own predictions in the comments section! Australian Open – Novak…

Originally posted on Talking Tennis Points:
Andy Murray made his return to the court yesterday, competing in his first match at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships since undergoing back surgery. The British number one was beaten in his opening game against Jo Wilfred Tsonga losing 7-5, 6-3 but he finished off the tournament in 5th…