Agut wins Qatar Open title
Doha, Jan 6 (IANS) Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut earned his first 2019 title and the ninth of his career, defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the Qatar Open final. Bautista…
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Pliskova ends Vekic’s best run in Brisbane, sets up final clash vs Tsurenko
Brisbane, Jan 5 (IANS) Fifth-seed Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday defeated Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-3, 6-4 to secure her second Brisbane International final appearance following her successful 2017 campaign. The former…
Tsurenko upsets Osaka to reach Brisbane International final
Brisbane, Jan 5 (IANS) Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko on Saturday saw off Japan’s Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in the Brisbane International semifinal, earning a place in her biggest career final. It took Tsurenko one…
Nishikori storms past Chardy in Brisbane International semifinals
Brisbane, Jan 5 (IANS) Second-seed Kei Nishikori of Japan on Saturday eased into the Brisbane International final with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, moving a step closer to his first title since…
Bautista topples Djokovic, will face Berdych in Qatar final
Doha, Jan 5 (IANS) Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut upset world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-4 to advance to the final of the 2019 Qatar Open where he will face Tomas Berdych. Bautista, ranked…
Tsonga upsets de Mi?aur, becomes lowest-ranked semifinalist in Brisban
Brisbane (Australia), Jan 5 (IANS) French tennis player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended Australia’s hopes for a local champion as he upset Alexde Mi?aur 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in the Brisbane International quarterfinal. After a one-hour, 46-minute match…
Zverev, Kerber lead Germany to Hopman Cup final
Perth, Jan 5 (IANS) Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber of Germany on Friday landed their country in the final of the Hopman Cup after defeating Australia in the final group stage tie. The victory of…
Novak Djokovic eliminated from Qatar Open
Doha, Jan 5 (IANS) Novak Djokovic has lost surprisingly to the world number 24, Roberto Bautista Agut, 6-3, 6-7 (8/6), 6-4 in the Qatar Open semifinal. The Serb on Friday fell to his first defeat…
Pliskova tops Tomljanovic, reaches Brisbane International semifinal
Brisbane, Jan 4 (IANS) World No. 8 Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic on Friday booked a place in the Brisbane International semifinal following a 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 victory over Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia. The…
Medvedev overpowers Raonic to reach Brisbane International semis
Brisbane, Jan 4 (IANS) Fourth-seed Daniil Medvedev of Russia on Friday had to rally from a one set deficit to defeat big-serving Milos Raonic of Canada 6-7 (2-7), 6-3, 6-4 and qualify for the semifinal…
Vekic cruises into Brisbane International semifinal
Brisbane, Jan 4 (IANS) World No. 34 Donna Vekic of Croatia on Friday nailed the Brisbane International quarterfinal round after defeating Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 6-0. The 22-year-old emerged victorious in less than an hour,…
Federer leads Switzerland to Hopman Cup final
Perth, Jan 3 (IANS) Roger Federer on Thursday sent Switzerland into the Hopman Cup final for the second consecutive year after prevailing over Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5), 7-6(4). The Swiss tennis great took 93 minutes…
Britain beat US 2-1 at Hopman Cup
Perth, Jan 3 (IANS) Britain’s Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter pulled off a 2-1 victory over Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe of the United States at their mixed doubles match at the Hopman Cup on…
Nishikori tops Dimitrov to face Chardy in Brisbane International semis
Brisbane, Jan 3 (IANS) Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori on Thursday kept his Brisbane International campaign rolling as he overpowered Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 7-5 in the quarterfinals. The World No. 9 needed one hour…
Osaka in Brisbane International semis
Brisbane, Jan 3 (IANS) Japan’s Naomi Osaka on Thursday defeated Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International. The US Open champion defeated her rival to reach the tournament’s…
Murray out of Brisbane International
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was ruled out of the Brisbane International by losing in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 to Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. Murray, 31, took his hip surgery early last…
Tsonga reaches Brisbane International quarters
Brisbane (Australia), Jan 3 (IANS) France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Taro Daniel of Japan 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament here on Thursday. It took the 33-year-old Frenchman an…
Medvedev reaches Brisbane International quarters at Murray’s expense
Brisbane, Jan 2 (IANS) Daniil Medvedev of Russia on Wednesday ended Briton Andy Murray’s bid for a third Brisbane International title after defeating him 7-5, 6-2 at the tournament’s second round. World No. 16 Medvedev…
Ferrer beats Ebden to level Spain against Australia at Hopman Cup
Perth, Jan 2 (IANS) Spain drew 1-1 with Australia at their Hopman Cup Group A tie here after David Ferrer won 7-6 (7-1), 7-5 over Matt Ebden on Wednesday. The mixed doubles match that will…
Chardy in Brisbane International quarterfinals
Brisbane, Jan 2 (IANS) French tennis player Jeremy Chardy on Wednesday defeated Nick Kyrgios of Australia 6-7(5-7), 6-2, 6-3 to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International. It took Chardy an hour and 38…