Defending champion Andy Murray has been drawn in the same half of the Wimbledon draw as Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka, who, depending on their performances at The Championships, could usurp Murray at No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. Novak Djokovic, who is also in contention for a return to the top spot, is in the bottom half of the 128-man draw with Roger Federer and Milos Raonic. Murray could meet Wawrinka, a 2014 and 2015 quarter-finalist, in the last eight, whilst Nadal – seeking a third Roland Garros-Wimbledon title double – may face Marin Cilic, the runner-up at the recent Aegon Championships. Last year’s finalist Raonic could potentially challenge Federer in the quarter-finals, whilst Dominic Thiem is projected...
The singles and doubles draw ceremony for The Championships at Wimbledon will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. local time. World No. 1 Andy Murray will be attempting to retain his title and win a third crown at the All England Club in the past five years. Last year, Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut were the first all-French team to capture the doubles trophy since Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra in 2007. Watch The Draw Live On Friday Since 2002, The Championships has employed a unique seeding system, where they take into account previous results over a two-year period on grass courts. • Take the Emirates ATP Ranking points on 20 June 2017 • Add 100 per cent of...
Novak Djokovic hasn’t played an ATP World Tour event on grass leading into Wimbledon since 2010, but he’s ready to try something new in hopes of a big run at the Aegon International in Eastbourne. After more than a decade at the top of the sport, Djokovic’s tournament schedule has reflected that of a man who thrives on routine and familiarity. But in his first visit to Eastbourne, the Serbian has already been enjoying the tournament amenities and charm of this seaside town. “It's great to visit a new place and be part of a new event. We more or less have the same schedule each year, so I don't get to experience that too often,” said Djokovic. “There are...
In what should be a thrilling battle pitting experience against youth, top seed Roger Federer takes on fourth seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday in Halle for the Gerry Weber Open title. The pair have taken markedly different roads to the championship match. After a surprise opening-round loss last week in Stuttgart, Federer has moved into the Halle final without losing a set. Although he was forced to save two set points in his semi-final against #NextGenATP player Karen Khachanov, the eight-time Halle champion has been in vintage form on the grass. Federer Titles By Event No. of Titles Tournament 8 Halle 7 Wimbledon 7 Cincinnati 7 Basel 7 Dubai 6 Nitto ATP Finals Meanwhile, Zverev relied on plenty of grit...
World No. 1 Andy Murray will start his campaign for a record sixth title at the Aegon Championships in London feeling much more confident than he was earlier this month amidst his struggles on clay. The 30 year old started Roland Garros with a 4-4 record on the red dirt and entered the tournament having lost his last match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia to Italian Fabio Fognini. But the Scot turned his clay season around in Paris, winning five consecutive matches to reach the semi-finals. Murray fell to Stan Wawrinka in a five-set battle. “I'm happier with where my game is at... Obviously I'm playing better now than I was before [Roland Garros] in practice. I have been hitting...
