Tennis News

Djokovic doesn't see himself as style icon

2012-05-19 22:49 | Tennistalk
Novak Djokovic was taken by surprise after being informed that he had been honoured as the most stylish of all ATP players by the Italian edition of GQ magazine, a bible in this fashion-conscious part of the universe.

Djokovic beats Federer in Italy

2012-05-19 22:32 | MSNBC
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic edged Roger Federer on Saturday to set up another meeting with rival Rafael Nadal in the Italian Open final.

Djokovic through to Nadal final

2012-05-19 22:28 | BBC Sports
Novak Djokovic will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the Italian Open after the Serbian's straight-sets win over Roger Federer.

Djokovic downs Federer, into Rome final vs. Nadal

2012-05-19 21:51 | Tennistalk
Novak Djokovic rolls over Roger Federer in straight sets on Saturday in Rome. Djokovic is through to a blockbuster final against familiar foe Rafael Nadal.

Nadal upends Ferrer, into Rome final

2012-05-19 20:20 | Tennistalk
After putting up a fierce fight in the opening set, David Ferrer collapsed in the second, sending Rafael Nadal into the Rome final. The world No. 3 won 7-6(6), 6-0.

Sharapova lines up final with Li

2012-05-19 16:31 | BBC Sports
Maria Sharapova's straight-sets win over Angelique Kerber books her a meeting with Li Na after Serena Williams withdraws.

Sharapova, Li Na reach Italian Open final (Yahoo! Sports)

2012-05-19 15:56 | Yahoo
ROME (AP) Maria Sharapova beat Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final at the Italian Open.

Serena 'backs' out of Rome semifinals

2012-05-19 14:25 | FOX Sports
Serena Williams surrendered the chance to make a third clay-courtfinal of the season to protect her bid to land the surface'sbiggest prize at the French Open.

Serena Williams withdraws with back injury (Yahoo! Sports)

2012-05-19 13:07 | Yahoo
ROME (AP) Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Italian Open with a lower back injury shortly before she was scheduled to meet French Open champion Li Na in the semifinals on Saturday.

Serena Williams withdraws with back injury

2012-05-19 12:47 | MSNBC
ROME (AP) - Serena Williams withdrew from the Italian Open with a lower back injury shortly before she was scheduled to meet French Open champion Li Na in the semifinals on Saturday.

Federer brings swift end to Seppi's Rome run

2012-05-19 04:19 | Tennistalk
Roger Federer stops Andreas Seppi in straight sets on Friday in Rome. While Seppi's run comes to an end, Federer carries his hot streak into a semifinal showdown against Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic books semifinal spot with win over Tsonga

2012-05-19 02:53 | Tennistalk
Novak Djokovic overcame shaky first-set form to secure a victory over world No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The Serb moves into the Rome semifinals.

Serena cruises into last four

2012-05-19 01:52 | Sportal Australia
Serena Williams has progressed to the Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finals after Flavia Pennetta retired early in their quarter-final.

Djokovic, Nadal make Rome semis

2012-05-19 00:57 | Sportal Australia
World No.1 Novak Djokovic reached the Internazionali BNL d'Italia semi-finals with a 7-5 6-1 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Nadal & Djokovic make Rome semis

2012-05-19 00:33 | BBC Sports
Novak Djokovic will meet Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Italian Open, while Rafael Nadal will take on David Ferrer.

Djokovic, Nadal, Serena Williams advance in Rome (Yahoo! Sports)

2012-05-18 23:53 | Yahoo
ROME (AP) A week after Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal made early exits in Madrid on an experimental blue court, both showed they remain a force on red clay Friday by reaching the Italian Open semifinals.

Murray sore back a worry for Roland Garros

2012-05-18 19:06 | Tennistalk
Andy Murray will have just over a week to get fit after back pain led to his third-round defeat in Rome as he exited 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-2 to Richard Gasquet.

Swiss Gunthardt backs Tiriac innovation

2012-05-18 19:02 | Tennistalk
Madrid tournament supremo Ion Tiriac has been given a vote of confidence from his former right-hand man as the campaign to improve the controversial Madrid blue clay courts now goes into its long-term phase.

Nadal beats Berdych, through to semifinals

2012-05-18 17:36 | Tennistalk
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced to the final four in Rome, having upended fellow seed Tomas Berdych in straight sets. The world No. 3 is through to face compatriot David Ferrer for a place in the final.

Baltacha through to Prague semis

2012-05-18 17:07 | BBC Sports
Elena Baltacha moves through to the semi-finals of the Sparta Prague Open after defeating Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-4.