Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal advances to the Doha quarterfinals with a three-set win over Tobias Kamke on Wednesday. Nadal is joined there by Ernests Gulbis, who held off Lukasz Kubot in three sets. (1) Rafael Nadal d. Tobias Kamke 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 Nadal earned his second win of the season on the…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A blockbuster Doha quarterfinal between Rafael Nadal and Ernests Gulbis is on tap for Thursday. One of the only two remaining seeds will advance to the semis. Hasan Murad previews the action. Rafael Nadal and Ernests Gulbis will battle against each other for the second time at this very same…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A quarterfinal spot will be at stake when Feliciano Lopez and Lleyton Hewitt do battle on Thursday in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Gael Monfils is going up against Daniel Brands in Doha. (6) Feliciano Lopez vs. Lleyton Hewitt Lopez and Hewitt will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their careers…

Originally posted on Online News Portal:
BRISBANE: Roger Federer’s new alliance with Stefan Edberg appears to be a sign he will be adopt a more aggressive game in 2014 but the Swiss believes it will be tough to make changes in time for this month’s Australian Open. Federer’s decision to bring Swede Edberg in to…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
With the Australian Open rapidly approaching, let’s take a look at battles for some of the key ranking spots that resulted in favorable seeds and perhaps friendly draws in Melbourne. Battle for a Top 16 seed (current ranking in parentheses) (14) John Isner, 2150 points – did not play in…

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…