AUSTRALIA 2, CZECH REPUBLIC 0 Venue: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne, AUS (hard - outdoor) Australia, the 28-time champion, has taken a commanding 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, the former venue of the Australian Open. World No. 65 Jordan Thompson admitted it was “unbelievably satisfying” and “the best feeling in my life, I reckon,” after he made a winning start on his Davis Cup debut by beating Jiri Vesely 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Nick Kyrgios later hit 21 aces to beat Czech Jan Satral 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. “Tommo handled the situation brilliantly today and played some great tennis,” said former World No. 1 and Australia’s captain Lleyton Hewitt. “He’s done the work and he...
Next Gen ATP star Quentin Halys produced breakout results in 2016, but is looking to take his game to an even higher level this season. The 20-year-old Frenchman is off to a promising start in achieving that goal. He's delighted the home crowd at this week’s $50,000 event in Quimper, powering through Miljan Zekic of Serbia and Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia to reach the quarter-finals. Halys will now play another Russian in qualifier Aslan Karatsev for a place in the final four. “Quimper has made some good improvements since last year,” said Halys. “There’s a new area on-site with three courts, a very nice centre court and everything you need is right here. It’s now on the same level as...
The 2017 Davis Cup kicks off this weekend with eight exciting World Group first-round ties being held across the globe. From familiar faces to Davis Cup rookies, the 16 teams in action include an attractive mix of the world’s top players and rising stars of the sport. ARGENTINA vs. ITALY Parque Sarmiento, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Clay) Defending champions Argentina will have the home crowd on its side as they face a tough Italian team in their opening round tie. Argentina leads 2-1 in their Davis Cup head-to-head against Italy. Juan Martin del Potro remains sidelined due to fitness concerns, but the Argentine team will be led by experienced Davis Cuppers Guido Pella and Carlos Berlocq. Italy will have Paolo Lorenzi...
Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and other ATP World Tour stars headline a frantic February on Tennis TV. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Peter Staples / ATP World Tour
The gruelling heat of the Australian summer produced one of the most iconic, celebrated matches ever, between two of the greatest players (if not the greatest) of all-time in Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Australian Open organisers couldn’t have dreamed of a better finale in Melbourne, as the 35-year-old Swiss global icon battled past his ferocious, long-time Spanish nemesis and friend in five sets to claim a stunning 18th Grand Slam title. And now, with that heart-warming opening to 2017, we motor on with the season as the calendar turns to February, with four ATP World Tour 500 tournaments featuring the world’s best leading the way. You’ll be able to watch up to 250 matches (geo-restrictions may apply) live and...