Kei Nishikori and David Ferrer took to a different court location on Tuesday ahead of the Argentina Open. The duo had a hit on Puente de la Mujer, a rotating footbridge in the commercial district of Buenos Aires. "It’s a really beautiful place here and [it's] really fun to have some time with David," said top seed Nishikori. "I hope I can stay healthy here this week and hope I can enjoy this week." [ALSO LIKE] "We were on the bridge, it was nice with Kei," added Ferrer. "It’s important for the tournament and we have fun." Nishikori will face the winner of the match between Diego Schwartzman and Facundo Bagnis, while Ferrer, the third seed, will open in the...
Watch highlights as David Ferrer, the No. 21 seed, books his place in the third round for the 11th time with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 victory over American Ernesto Escobedo. Photo: Getty Images. Video Courtesy Tennis Australia.
Watch highlights as David Ferrer enjoys a successful start in Brisbane with a win over Bernard Tomic. Photo: Peter Staples/ATP World Tour. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Video not available in Australia.
Eighth seed David Ferrer opened up his 2017 season in style on Monday at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp, putting on an impressive performance to dispatch local favourite Bernard Tomic, 6-3, 7-5. “My goals this year are to be happy with myself and be focused in every tournament that I play, without pressure,” said Ferrer. “All tennis players have pressure, but at this moment of my career, I need to enjoy these types of matches on Centre Court. I am 34 years old, 35 next month, so I hope I will play a little bit longer." The World No. 21 will once again have to contend with a pro-Aussie crowd in the second round when he faces wild card...