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Jan 05, 2017

Verdasco Previews Djokovic SF In Doha

Fernando Verdasco talks about his upcoming semi-final match with Novak Djokovic at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. Video courtesy of UCOM.

Jan 05, 2017

Rafa Hits With Lucky Fan In Brisbane

Rafa Nadal gives one young fan a thrill of a lifetime by hitting with him after a practice session at the Brisbane International. Video courtesy Tennis Australia.

Jan 05, 2017

Murray, Djokovic Reach Doha SFs

World No. 1 Andy Murray continued his winning ways with a 7-6(4), 7-5 victory over Nicolas Almagro Thursday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. The Scot’s win streak extended to 27 as he fought past the Spaniard and tricky conditions in two hours and nine minutes. In the semi-finals, Murray will face third seed Tomas Berdych, who saved all seven break points faced to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5, 6-3. “It was obviously very windy and it was blowing across the court a lot. That makes timing pretty difficult,” said Murray. “It was hard for everyone today.” Berdych was pleased with how he adjusted his game to the conditions. “Try to play a little differently and little bit more smart,” he said....

Jan 05, 2017

Bautista Agut Remains On Course In Chennai

Roberto Bautista Agut remains on course to lift the fifth ATP World Tour title of his career on Thursday after he reached the Aircel Chennai Open quarter-finals. The World No. 14, who reached the 2013 final (l. to Tipsarevic) was solid on serve in a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Rogerio Dutra Silva. Bautista Agut goes on to face Mikhail Youzhny, the seventh seed and 2008 champion, who defeated Renzo Olivo 6-1, 7-5 in one hour and 33 minutes. Aljaz Bedene needed over three hours to upset fourth seed Martin Klizan 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 7-6(2). The Brit fired 14 aces to advance to the last eight, where he will face fifth seed Benoit Paire. The Frenchman advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win...

Jan 05, 2017

How Scotland Prepared Murray For Wind In Doha

Andy Murray talks about his quarter-final win at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha and how growing up in Scotland prepared him for playing in windy conditions. Video courtesy of UCOM.