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Federer & Nadal ready for ATP Tour Finals

  • Posted: Nov 19, 2011

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Federer, Nadal, Tsonga and Fish ready for battle

Five-time champion Roger Federer says there will be a “lot of pressure” on the first game of the ATP World Tour Finals event in London due to the round-robin format.

Federer will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their opening match in Group B, while Rafael Nadal will face Mardy Fish and says he is “excited” to be back in London. Fish describes the chance to play in the season-ending tournament as “very special”.

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Venue:
O2 Arena, London
Date:
20-27 November
Coverage:
One match each day live on BBC TV, streamed online & available through iPlayer; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & mobiles; every singles match live on BBC 5 live sports extra

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Tennis stars bring glitz and glamour to London

  • Posted: Nov 18, 2011

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Tennis stars bring glitz and glamour to London

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Venue:
O2 Arena, London
Date:
20-27 November
Coverage:
One match each day live on BBC TV, streamed online & available through iPlayer; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & mobiles; every singles match live on BBC 5 live sports extra

The world’s finest players gather for a glitzy ceremony to mark the start of the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s 02, which begins on 20 November.

World number one Novak Djokovic, who will play Britain’s Andy Murray in the group stages, says he is confident his injury problems have eased, while Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are also in confident mood ahead of the tournament.

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Murray on 'fun' Roddick destruction

  • Posted: Nov 10, 2011

Murray on ‘fun’ Roddick destruction

Andy Murray is a pleased man after having “fun” on the court as he trounces former world number one Andy Roddick to reach the last eight of the Paris Masters.

Murray extended his unbeaten run to 18 matches after dispatching the 1993 US Open champion 6-2 6-2, his only concern being a slight leg injury that required some on-court attention.

Murray also says he is looking forward to the “exciting” ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 in London later in November after Tomas Berdych, Murray’s next opponent in Paris on Friday, sealed his place at the men’s season finale.

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Becker amazed by Djokovic's 'incredible' year

  • Posted: Oct 31, 2011

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Becker amazed by Djokovic’s ‘incredible’ year

Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker admits that he has never seen a player enjoy as consistent a season as Novak Djokovic has this year.

The Serbian world number one has 64 wins from 67 matches so far in 2011.

Becker, who is in London attending the Laureus Sport for Good Summit, also says that the tennis calendar is too long and puts players under “enormous stress” as talk grows of a players strike.

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Rising Murray uses Djokovic for inspiration

  • Posted: Oct 16, 2011

Murray uses Djokovic for inspiration

Andy Murray admits that he is using his friend and rival Novak Djokovic as the template to aspire to as the Scotsman rises to number three in the world rankings after victory in the Shanghai Masters.

Murray is now ahead of 15-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer in the world list, after beating David Ferrer 7-5 6-4 in Sunday’s final.

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Players want more for less – Stich

  • Posted: Sep 20, 2011

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Players want more for less – Stich

Former world number two Michael Stich says tennis players “want to earn more money” but are “willing to give less than they should” after Andy Murray says they may consider going on strike over their playing schedule.

British number one Murray said on Monday that players want “a few less tournaments a year”, but Stich believes the complaint is not valid and the events are what provide them with a job.

Michael Stich was speaking to Victoria Derbyshire who broadcasts weekdays 1000 to 1200 on Radio 5 live.

To hear more Radio 5 live highlights, please visit the best bits page.

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Players not scared to strike – Murray

  • Posted: Sep 19, 2011

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Players not scared to strike – Murray

Andy Murray says a strike by players over a packed tennis calendar is a “possibility”.

The British number one adds that players want changes to happen “sooner rather than later”, ahead of a meeting in Shanghai next month to plot their next move.

Murray argues that the current calendar is “gruelling” on the body.

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Golding 'amazingly happy' with US Open win

  • Posted: Sep 12, 2011

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Golding ‘amazingly happy’ with US Open win

Britain’s Oliver Golding says he is “amazingly happy” after winning the US Open boys’ title with victory over the junior world number one.

The 17-year-old came from a set down to win 5-7 6-3 6-4 against his former doubles partner and top seed from the Czech Republic Jiri Vesely.

The 13th seed follows in the footsteps of fellow Briton Andy Murray who also won the boys’ title at Flushing Meadows back in 2004.

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News | WTA Tennis English

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

INDIAN WELLS, CA, USA – Sloane Stephens might be sidelined from the action at the BNP Paribas Open, but that doesn’t mean she’s been far away from the tennis courts.

While recovering from surgery on her left foot injury – which will leave her away from the tour until summer 2017 – Sloane has been taking to her new role as a reporter for Tennis Channel.

“I’ve been able to hang out, watch some tennis – not what I would usually be doing at a tennis tournament!” she said on a Tennis Channel broadcast. “For the first time I’ve been able to be normal, and I’ve really had fun!” 

From getting cooking lessons from celebrity chefs to player interviews to going undercover, Sloane has been making the most of her stint as a reporter. Check out some of her most memorable moments from the Indian Wells fortnight!

Working undercover a BNP Paribas Open info desk attendant:

Interviewing American wildcard Kayla Day, who reached the third round at Indian Wells:

Mingling with famed chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa:

Interviewing Vasek Pospisil after he scored a victory over ATP World No.1 Andy Murray:

“Everyone’s been like, ‘oh we loved it!'” Sloane said of the feedback she’s been receiving. “And you know how certain fans love certain players? When I did that thing on Dustin Brown, everyone was like ‘oh my god I love him, I love his hair!’

“So I’ve gotten really good feedback. But it’s mostly my family that’s been telling me it’s so cool.”

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