Roger Federer had never faced Russian Evgeny Donskoy before Wednesday, and that – Federer's unfamiliarity with him – might have been Donskoy's biggest weapon during their second-round match in Dubai. Unlike when Federer plays fellow top ATP World Tour stars, such as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, during the match's biggest moments, Federer had little idea what Donskoy would attempt. “I just didn't know Donskoy. So many times I just didn't know what his patterns were. I didn't know what his preferences are. If he does hit a big forehand down the line, is that normal or is that just right now? Is he going to do that on big shots, big points or not?” Federer said after his shocking...
Evgeny Donskoy saved three match points as he pulled off a stunning upset on Wednesday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, ousting seven-time former champion Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(5) in an absorbing final match of the day. Federer looked poised to claim his ninth victory of the year when he held match points at 6/4 and 7/6 in the second set tie-break, before Donskoy fought back to force a decider. Federer looked to have regrouped when he broke in the sixth game of the third set and served for the match at 5-4, but again he failed to close out victory, losing his serve to 30. Donskoy then turned the tables as he broke Federer in the 11th...
Emirates ATP Rankings World No. 1 Andy Murray reflects on his second round victory over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android or visit MyATP.com. Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships – Dubai, United Arab Emirates Roger Federer and Andy Murray kicked off the 25th edition of the tournament with a beach tennis game, the famous Burj Al Arab as their backdrop. After his first-round win, Federer joined ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode for an anniversary celebration on court. The ATP recognised the 25th anniversary of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with the presentation of a crystal plate and cake to mark the celebration. Stan Wawrinka hopped in a Skydive Dubai gyrocopter for a flight over the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeriah and Dubai Marina before making his way back to Skydive...
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez manages to turn defence into attack in an instant with this hot shot during a rally at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships against World No. 1 Andy Murray. Photo: Getty Images. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
