September 29th, 2011
Caroline Wozniacki converted just five of 14 break points on the way to defeat
World number one Caroline Wozniacki was knocked out of the third round of the WTA Tour Pan Pacific Open with a three-set defeat to Estonian Kaia Kanepi.
Kanepi, ranked 43 in the world, stunned Wozniacki with a 7-5 1-6 6-4 victory in Tokyo.
Wozniacki, 21, was the reigning champion and playing her first tournament since losing in the US Open semi-finals two weeks ago.
It was unseeded Kanepi’s first win over Wozniacki in three attempts.
Wozniacki is without a tournament victory since winning the Danish Open in June.
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September 27th, 2011
Laura Robson was defeated in straight sets to Ana Ivanovic in Tokyo
Laura Robson has been beaten in straight sets at the Pacific Open in Tokyo by Ana Ivanovic.
Former world number one Ivanovic won the second-round match 7-5 6-4.
A sluggish Ivanovic struggled to hold on to her opening service game but recovered to break Robson in the 12th game and seal the set 7-5.
ROBSON FACT
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Laura Robson was born in Melbourne, Australia and only moved to the UK when she was six.
Robson hit back in the second set with a double break for a… Continue reading Robson defeated in straight sets
September 25th, 2011
Federer last won a major title at the Australian Open in 2010
Roger Federer has pulled out of next month’s Shanghai Masters to “rest and recuperate” after a gruelling summer.
The 16-times Grand Slam champion suffered a five-set loss to Novak Djokovic in the US Open semi-finals at Flushing Meadows earlier this month.
Federer then travelled to Australia to aid Switzerland’s return to the Davis Cup World Group.
“I have some nagging injuries that I need to address,” the world number three told the ATP official website.
Federer’s Grand Slam wins
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- Australian Open – 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010
- French Open – 2009
September 23rd, 2011
Navratilova says the modern game is more demanding on players’ bodies
Martina Navratilova has defended Andy Murray after he said players are not afraid of striking over their crowded schedule.
The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion agrees that players should consider action because of the packed calendar.
She told the BBC: “You cannot maintain that level of intensity and not put your body in hospital eventually.
“I don’t know why Andy Murray should be criticised for taking charge of his life.”
Regarding the potential for strike action, she added: “If that’s the only way they can get to that point, then that’s what they have to do if they can unify themselves enough and that’s… Continue reading Navratilova supports strike talk
September 21st, 2011
Stich is best remembered for winning the Wimbledon singles title in 1991
Former world number two Michael Stich has criticised suggestions from Andy Murray that tennis players could strike over what they consider to be an overcrowded schedule.
“These tournaments provide them with jobs and an income,” the 1991 Wimbledon champion told BBC Radio 5 live.
“I don’t think the complaint is a good one. I didn’t complain – and I played in tournament singles and doubles.”
Former British tennis chief David Felgate believes strikes are unlikely.
On Monday, Murray told BBC Sport: “We just want things to change, really small things. Two or three weeks during the year, a few less tournaments each year, which… Continue reading Murray complaints unjust
