World No. 6 Marin Cilic announced on Friday that he has been forced to withdraw from the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, where he is the defending champion, due to an abductor injury. "I was really eager to play in Cincinnati, where I won my first-career ATP World Tour Masters 1000 singles title last year and where I’ve had some of the best performances during my career, but I still don't feel at 100 per cent to compete at the top level and to defend my title there," said Cilic. “I had already started with my preparation and the progress is going well, but there isn't enough time for me to prepare for Cincinnati and to be completely ready...
Tennis fans have debated this for years: Who's the greatest player of all-time, and where does Roger Federer fit on that short list? But to “The Great One”, Wayne Gretzky, there's no discussion. In an interview with the Canadian sports channel Sportsnet at the Coupe Rogers in Montreal, Gretzky said he considers Federer not only the greatest tennis player ever but also among the top four athletes of all-time. “He deserves to be up there with guys like Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Pele. He's a special man. He's got charisma, he's got style, he's got class. He's a winner. He loves his sport. He's got a passion for the game. He's a little bit like how Gordie Howe was. He's...
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP. Download the app for iPhone, Android and visit MyATP.com Coupe Rogers - Montreal, Canada Back in Montreal for the first time since 2011, Roger Federer delighted fans leading up to the tournament and, after his second-round win, at a meet-and-greet with Lindt. Top seed Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem took their tennis to new heights, launching the tournament on the rooftop of the Montreal Tower. “It was tough,” Nadal laughed. “Very windy, but very, very nice views so it was great to be here in Montreal again. These kind of activities give us the chance to see a little bit more of the city from above.” Vasek Pospisil and Robin Haase were...
Andy Murray announced on Wednesday that he has been forced to withdraw from the Western & Southern Open due to an ongoing hip injury. The Scot is a two-time former champion in Cincinnati, the seventh ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament of the season. Murray, who has spent 40 weeks at No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, has not played competitively since losing to Sam Querrey in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on 12 July. Read & Watch Report “Unfortunately, I won’t be playing in Cincinnati as I continue my recovery,” said Murray. “I always enjoy playing there, and I look forward to returning next year. I’m continuing to work hard on the court with the aim of being in New...
Roger Federer celebrates his 36th birthday Tuesday during the Coupe Rogers in Montreal. Here are 36 reasons why the Swiss remains one of the most beloved players in tennis history.
