Gods of Tennis

Metro Andy Murray gets easy win on clay at Barcelona Open Washington Post BARCELONA, Spain — Andy Murray defeated Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the second round of the Barcelona Open. The fourth-ranked Murray broke his Ukrainian opponent three …

The Guardian Andy Murray soaks up Ivan Lendl’s killer instinct and sets sights anew The Guardian When Andy Murray announced on New Year’s Eve that he had hired Ivan Lendl as his new coach, various hypotheses were offered as to …

The Hindu Rafa can now focus on tennis only ESPN One thing that surely will improve his on-court focus: Nadal confirmed Tuesday that has resigned as the vice president of the ATP Player Council. He seemed to be suggesting his …

Firstpost Unreal: Roger Federer is defying the 30-plus slide Firstpost by Ashish Magotra 1 min ago In the life of a sportsman, it is very difficult to arrest a slide – especially when you are over 30. It starts slowly …

Globe and Mail Djokovic battles past Andujar, Berdych exits Chicago Tribune INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic held off a strong fightback by Spaniard Pablo Andujar to move into the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells ATP …

The Express Tribune Djokovic battles past Andujar, Berdych exits Reuters By Mark Lamport-Stokes | INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic held off a strong fightback by Spaniard Pablo Andujar to move into the quarter-finals of the …

USTA Florida The return of big-boy tennis ESPN The second staple of this year’s tournament has been the return of big-boy tennis, evidenced by the showings of 6-foot-9 inch John Isner, who reached the quarterfinals, 6-foot-6 Juan Martin del Potro …

USTA Florida Florida Tennis Briefs(3): Fish Funding, 10 and Under Tennis Legacy Program, More USTA Florida “I am deeply honored to accept the ATP ACES For Charity award on behalf of the Mardy Fish Foundation,” Fish said. “I want to …

Globe and Mail Federer gives Raonic Indian Wells master class Orlando Sentinel INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Triple champion Roger Federer survived an early storm from Milos Raonic before taking control to complete a 6-7 6-2 6-4 victory in the …

The Express Tribune TENNIS: Djokovic in cruise control New Straits Times 1 Novak Djokovic continued his domination over Kevin Anderson, rolling over the South African 6-2, 6-3 in the third round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells tournament on Monday. Top …