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  • SF Results, Monte Carlo. Djokovic progresses… Nadal looms.

    SF Results, Monte Carlo. Djokovic progresses… Nadal looms.

    Novak Djokovic booked his place in the Monte Carlo Masters final comfortabley overcoming an overmatched Fabio Fognini in straight sets 6-2 6-1 .
    Fognini was subject to medical treatment as the Serb raced through a first set dominating every aspect of the match.

    This was followed by a straightforward second set where the Serbian Slayer proved far too hot to handle and Fognini capitualated, drawing a close to the match in less than an hour.

    Standing in Djokovic’s way of a first Monte Carlo title, is eight time champion Rafael Nadal.  Nadal took his 46th consecutive win at Monte Carlo defeating the mercurial frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in straight sets.

    Tsonga had opportunities but could not capitalise and made too many unforced errors at crucial moments in the match. Nadal took a first set littered with errors from the frenchman.  The second set appeared to be a foregone conclusion as the Mallorcan stretched out to a 5-1 lead.

    Not one to go quietly, Tsonga broke Nadal twice as he fought back valiantly to take the set to a tiebreak.  Errors crept back in Tsonga’s game at critical moments and Nadal took over the tiebreak at 3-3 to clinch the match and another final slot.

    It is ten years since Nadal lost a match at Monte Carlo (Gaston Gaudio, way back in 2003) but Djokovic will provide by far his sternest test since coming back from a seven month layoff.

  • QF Results – Monte Carlo, 19/04/2013

    QF Results – Monte Carlo, 19/04/2013

    As follows are the Friday results for the Men’s Singles at Monte Carlo…

    1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat Jarkko Nieminen (Finland) 6-4 6-3

    Fabio Fognini (Italy) beat 7-Richard Gasquet (France) 7-6(0) 6-2

    3-Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 6-2 2-6 6-4

    6-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France) beat 13-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) 2-6 6-3 6-4

  • Sloane Stephens Fed Cup Singles Debut

    Sloane Stephens Fed Cup Singles Debut

    Sloane Stephens makes her Fed Cup singles debut for the United States in their World Group Playoff clash at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on Saturday, having previously been limited in exposure to one doubles match (a victory).

    The young american opens against Sophia Arvidsson at the Delray Beach Tennis Center on Saturday and will go into the match with expectations of victory.  Stephens is now ranked 16 on the WTA Tour – 38 places higher than her opponent.

    “It’ll be my first singles match, so it’ll be a little you know, I’ll be a little nervous, But I have a great team behind me and I know they’ll be really supportive, so I’m excited.” stated Stephens.

    Serena Williams is the anchor of the team and will play Johanna Larsson of Sweden.

  • Wawrinka wallops Murray at Monte Carlo

    Wawrinka wallops Murray at Monte Carlo

    Stanislas Wawrinka inflicated a straight sets 6-1, 6-2 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Masters, Monte Carlo.

    Going into the match with an 8-4 Head to Head advantage, Murray had a poor service day and was severely punished by the Swiss Number 2.

    Murray’s game was uncharacteristically littered with unforced errors.  In all, twenty four and he highlighted this during the post match press conference as the main reason for the manner in which he capitulated.

    Wawrinka, who showcased his talent during a tough loss to World #1 Novak Djokovic in Australia, again showed that when at his best, he is more than capable.  After a tough opening service game, where was forced to save a break point, he went on to dominate the match convincingly, breaking Murray on  three consecutive occasions during a one sided opening stanza.

    Murray was better in the second set, but not good enough to check a range of winners from all around the court as Wawrinka refused to take the foot of the gas.  A miserable performance was brought to an end by the scot netting for Wawrinka to take the match 6-1, 6-2.

    Stan now takes on JW Tsonga in Round 4, while Murray flies to Madrid to prepare for the next masters event in the European clay swing.

  • Round 3 Results – Monte Carlo, 18/04/2013

    Round 3 Results – Monte Carlo, 18/04/2013

    As follows are the Thursday results for the Men’s Singles at Monte Carlo, including one or two surprises:

    Jarkko Nieminen (Finland) beat 5-Juan Martin Del Potro (Argentina) 6-4 4-6 7-6(4)

    1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat 14-Juan Monaco (Argentina) 4-6 6-2 6-2

    7-Richard Gasquet (France) beat 9-Marin Cilic (Croatia) 7-5 6-4

    13-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) beat 2-Andy Murray (Britain) 6-1 6-2

    Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria) beat Florian Mayer (Germany) 6-2 6-4

    3-Rafa Nadal (Spain) beat 16-Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany) 6-2 6-4

    Fabio Fognini (Italy) beat 4-Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) 6-4 6-2

    6-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France) beat Jurgen Melzer (Austria) 6-3 6-0

  • Djokovic clinches Davis Cup Semi Final Berth for Serbia

    Djokovic clinches Davis Cup Semi Final Berth for Serbia

    Novak Djokovic booked Serbia’s place in the last four of the Davis Cup with a 7-5 6-7 6-1 6-0 over the United States’ Sam Querry.
    Serbia now lead the series 3-1. In 2010 Serbia also put an end to the US Davis Cup ambitions.

    “I am happy I managed to play the whole match,” Djokovic said. “I played really well in the third and fourth set”

    Djokovic was also battling through a nagging ankle injury and his entry to Monte Carlo may now be in doubt.

    Djokovic, who had to battle through an ankle injury he suffered in the opening set, earned a 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-0 win to give the Serbians an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five tie against the Americans.

    During the match Djokovic outgunned Querry, hitting 12 aces and 41 winners.

    Serbia will face the winners between Italy and Canada in the semif-finals.