Kevin Anderson

France's Simon wins first ATP title

Pune - Muslimchronicle

French veteran Gilles Simon rolled back the years on Saturday, claiming the ATP Maharashtra Open title with a straight-sets victory over second seed Kevin Anderson. The 33-year-old triumphed over the South African 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the Indian city of Pune to grab his first title since 2015. Anderson, the losing finalist in the 2017 US Open, was the favourite going into the showdownRead more

Anderson wins Abu Dhabi exhibition event

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

Kevin Anderson won the 10th edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship on Saturday, joining a roll of honour that includes Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as its only previous winners. The South African world number 14 was in imperious form once again, beating Spain's world number 20 Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 7-6 (7/0) in the final. Anderson playedRead more

Carreno Busta into US Open semi-finals

Argentina - Muslimchronicle

Spanish 12th seed Pablo Carreno Busta, who has not dropped a set at the US Open, advanced to his first Grand Slam semi-final by defeating Argentine 29th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. Carreno Busta, the first player to face four qualifiers in any Grand Slam, booked a Friday semi-final against the winner of a night match between South AfricanRead more

Anderson downs Sock to reach Washington final

Washington - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's 45th-ranked Kevin Anderson, seeking his first crown in nearly two years, upset American Jack Sock 6-3, 6-4 to reach the ATP and WTA Citi Open final. The lanky 31-year-old from Johannesburg saved all three break points he faced in the second set with aces in advancing to the final against the winner of a later showdown between Germany'sRead more

Anderson ousts top-seed Thiem as Nishikori advances

Washington - Muslimchronicle

South Africa's Kevin Anderson upset top seed Dominic Thiem while Japanese second seed Kei Nishikori won a battle of past champions Thursday to advance at the ATP Citi Open. Anderson endured a three-hour rain delay and saved a match point before firing his 21st ace to finish off seventh-ranked Thiem 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (9/7) after two hours and 46Read more

Del Potro gets 2017 ATP campaign off on winning note

Miami - ArabToday

Former US Open champ Juan Martin Del Potro got his season off to another successful start at the Delray Beach Open, defeating Kevin Anderson in straight sets and overcoming an opening set tumble in the process. Del Potro wasn't at his best, especially on his backhand. But he used his powerful serve and blasted enough forehand winners to beat theRead more