Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Australian Open" – Page 53

Jan 28, 2017

Legends Preview Australian Open 2017 Final Federer Nadal

Aussie greats Rod Laver, Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle, among others, look ahead to the 2017 Australian Open final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Jan 28, 2017

Australian Open Final Preview: Rafa vs. Roger XXXV

Feeling nostalgic? You're not alone. Less than 24 hours remain until Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal turn back the clock on Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open championship, a record ninth clash in a Grand Slam final. Nadal sought to describe his emotions ahead of the renewal of one of the greatest rivalries of all-time. “[Our rivalry] is amazing for me and for tennis,” said Nadal. “It is the combination of two different styles that makes the matches really special. It is a different way to play tennis. I feel that this rivalry is not only in the tennis world. People from outside of our world talk about this and that's good for our sport. It is good that...

Jan 28, 2017

Federer vs. Nadal: 35 Points To Consider

The newest layer to the epic rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be added on Sunday when they face off for the Australian Open title in Melbourne. To celebrate their 35th career meeting, here are 35 facts about these two legends of the sport. 35: Federer, 35, bids to become the second-oldest Slam champion in the Open Era (Rosewall: 1970 US Open, 1971 and 1972 Australian Open). 34: In their 34th and most recent meeting at 2015 Basel, Federer defeated Nadal for record 7th Basel title. 33: Federer snapped Nadal's 33-match unbeaten run on clay courts with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the 2009 Madrid final. 32: During Nadal's career-best 32-match win streak in 2008, he beat Federer...

Jan 28, 2017

Kontinen/Peers Capture Aussie Open Doubles Title

John Peers ended his home country's Australian Open title drought, as he and Henri Kontinen ousted six-time champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan 7-5, 7-5 on Saturday at Melbourne Park The reigning ATP Finals champions took the inside track in returning to The O2 in London, claiming their first Grand Slam title together and improving to an impressive 6-1 in tour-level finals. They dropped just one set en route to the title, edging the Bryans behind 12 aces and three breaks of serve after one hour and 14 minutes. For Kontinen, it was his maiden major crown in his first final, while Peers lifted his first trophy in his third title match. He previously finished runner-up alongside Jamie Murray at...

Jan 28, 2017

Preview: Kontinen/Peers vs. Bryan/Bryan In Australian Open Doubles Final

The men’s doubles final on Saturday at the Australian Open features third seeds Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan looking for another title in Melbourne, while fourth seeds and reigning ATP Finals champions Henri Kontinen/John Peers seek their first Grand Slam title. Kontinen/Peers lead their FedEx ATP Head2Head rivalry over the Bryans 2-0, with both straight-sets victories coming this past November at the Paris Masters and ATP Finals. The Finnish-Australian pair are arguably the most in-form doubles team at the moment, having won 15 of their past 16 matches dating back to Paris. However, the Bryans have far more experience in Grand Slam championship matches. They are contesting their 30th Grand Slam final together (16-13), while Peers is playing his third and Kontinen...