Sam Querrey

Del Potro ready for Melbourne despite Auckland loss

New Zealand - Muslimchronicle

It will be a different Juan Martin del Potro that takes to Centre Court on Wednesday to the one that defeated Sam Querrey in the final in Auckland nine years ago. The Argentinian only dropped one set when he triumphed in New Zealand in 2009 and while he'll once again be the player most people will come to watch, everything hasRead more

Murray pulls out of Brisbane tournament

Abu Dhabi - Muslimchronicle

Former world number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from the season-opening Brisbane International in a major setback to his Australian Open preparations, hinting that surgery on his problematic hip remained a "secondary option". He suffered a right hip injury in 2017 and has not played on the ATP tour since losing a tough five-setter to American Sam Querrey in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. "I'veRead more

Djokovic sub Murray ring rusty on return

London - Muslimchronicle

Andy Murray made his comeback from a nearly five months injury layoff, losing a one-set match to Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. The former world number one, winner of three Grand Slam titles, lost 6-2 after filling in for Novak Djokovic, who was a late withdrawal Friday after a recurrence of pain in his right elbow. Murray,Read more

Querrey stuns Wimbledon defending champion Murray; Djokovic out; Federer wins

London - Muslimchronicle

The first portentous sign of trouble for Andy Murray, surprisingly enough, came right as the two-time Wimbledon champion constructed an ample lead over Sam Querrey in the quarterfinals Wednesday. The top-seeded Murray flicked a cross-court backhand passing shot so forcefully, placed it so perfectly, that Querrey barely got his racket on the ball, sending a volley well wide. With that,Read more

Sock avoids upset to reach Houston semis

Houston - ArabToday

High seeds John Isner and Sam Querrey were sent packing in three sets, while No. 1 seed Jack Sock survived a scare at the ATP Tour's Houston event. Second-seeded Isner was ousted by fellow American Ernesto Escobedo 7-6 (8/6), 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5) and third-seeded Querrey lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to Brazilian eight-seeded Thomaz Bellucci in the quarter-finals. Sock avoidedRead more

Raonic, del Potro set up Delray Beach clash

Miami - ArabToday

Former US Open winner Juan Martin del Potro defeated defending champ Sam Querrey in straight sets to reach his second straight Delray Beach Open semi-final on Friday. The victory sets up a mouth-watering battle with top seed Canadian Milos Raonic on Saturday. The seventh seeded del Potro, who won this ATP Tour event in 2011, beat American wild card QuerreyRead more

Murray, Federer masterclass wows Australian Open

Melbourne - Arab Today

Andy Murray and Roger Federer put on a masterclass on Friday as they swept into the last 16 of the Australian Open, hoping to take advantage of Novak Djokovic's shock exit. Murray swamped Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 and Federer humbled Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 in just 90 minutes, maintaining his 100 percent record over his old rival atRead more

'Cooler' Querrey wins, Stephens out at Washington Open tennis

Washington - Arab Today

Sam Querrey made a triumphant start to his first event since stunning top-ranked Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, rallying to reach the third round of the ATP and WTA Washington Open. The 28-year-old American outlasted compatriot Bjorn Fratangelo 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, avenging a first-round French Open loss in May and spoiling his rival's 23rd birthday in the first hardcourt eventRead more

Federer backs Djokovic to escape Wimbledon trap

London - Arab Today

Roger Federer has backed Novak Djokovic to fight his way back from the brink of Wimbledon elimination when the world number one resumes his third round match against Sam Querrey at two sets to love down. The defending champion, who is looking to go level with Rod Laver's mark of 31 successive Grand Slam wins, fell victim to big-hitting 28thRead more