Rafael Nadal easily defeated Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 in 68 minutes to win his seventh title in Rome. It’s Rafa’s 24th ATP Masters title and his 56th career ATP title. Vamos Rafa! On to Paris.
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Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to win the 2013 Italian Open in Rome. This was Serena’s 4th title in a row and brings her to a 24-match winning streak. Watch the highlights here!
Serena celebrated by spraying some Moet but her technique needs a little bit of work. Think she’ll perfect it before [...]
Rafael Nadal won his 23rd ATP Masters title at the Madrid Open today, defeating Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4. It’s Rafa’s 40th clay court title, his 55th title overall.
With his run this week to the final, Stan will return to the Top 10 for the first time since October 2008. That’s definitely something to spray cava [...]
Tommy Haas defeated compatriot Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 7-6 to win the 2013 BMW Open in Munich. It’s Tommy’s 14th ATP title and it will boost him to the World No. 13 ranking on Monday. Per the ATP, Tommy is the first 35 year old to win an ATP World Tour title since Fabrice Santoro in Newport five years [...]
Ever wonder how Grand Slam trophies get made? According to these photos and video, very carefully! Take a look at how a silversmith assembles and welds the elements that make up the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the upcoming French Open. The French jewelry house Mellerio, the oldest family-owned company in Europe (created in 1613), has been [...]
Rafael Nadal hadn’t lost a match in April since 2005, but today he crossed the path of a formidable opponent. World No.1 Novak Djokovic defeated Rafa 6-2, 7-6 to win the 2013 Monte Carlos masters. After receiving his trophy from Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Nole told Rafa: “Thank you for allowing me to [...]