Jack Sock (left) and Mike Bryan have formed a formidable doubles team. — AFP PhotoViet Nam News LONDON — Jack Sock found himself in the bizarre situation of being back at the ATP Finals as a doubles player on Monday - just a year after taking part in the singles event. The US player has plummeted to 106 in the singles rankings after a season to forget - in November last year he reached a career-high of eight following his win at the Paris Masters. The 26-year-old has endured a torrid time in 2018, winning just nine singles matches all year and losing 21. But he teamed up with Mike Bryan after Bryan’s twin brother, Bob, suffered a season-ending hip injury in May and won the doubles titles at Wimbledon and the US Open. Coming into the ATP Finals at London’s O2 Arena, Sock had won 35 out of 50 doubles matches and rose to a career-high ranking of number two in the world in September. The London season finale is contested by the eight singles players and eight … [Read more...] about Sock shines in doubles at ATP Finals after rankings plunge
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Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris
Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in ParisThe Saigon Times Daily Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his second round match against Portugal's Joao Sousa at AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France October 30, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS PARIS (REUTERS) - Improbable as it seemed when Novak Djokovic had elbow surgery in February before slumping into a crisis of confidence, the Serb was guaranteed a return to world number one on Wednesday. The 31-year-old did not even have to swing a racket either as Rafael Nadal, who had occupied top spot, pulled out of the Paris Masters with an abdominal injury. Nadal’s withdrawal shortly before his match against fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco means Djokovic will overtake him when the new ATP rankings are published on Monday. It also left Paris ticketholders feeling frustrated after Roger Federer’s later match with Milos Raonic was called off after Canadian Raonic also pulled out injured. “It was great to … [Read more...] about Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris
Tennis: Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris
The 31-year-old did not even have to swing a racket either as Rafael Nadal, who had occupied top spot, pulled out of the Paris Masters with an abdominal injury. Nadal’s withdrawal shortly before his match against fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco means Djokovic will overtake him when the new ATP rankings are published on Monday. It also left Paris ticketholders feeling frustrated after Roger Federer’s later match with Milos Raonic was called off after Canadian Raonic also pulled out injured. “It was great to be here in Paris for a couple of days and practice with the guys,” Nadal told a news conference. “But in the past few days, I started to feel a little bit (of an) abdominal (injury), especially when I was serving. I checked with the doctor and he said that he recommended to not play, because if I continued the abdominal may break and could become a major thing. And I really don’t want that.” The resurgent Djokovic can now become the first … [Read more...] about Tennis: Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris
Ly Hoang Nam falls to No. 553 in ATP ranking
Nam has not performed to his best recently. He came second in the Vietnam F1 Futures tennis tournament. Hoang Nam was unable to progress beyond the first round of the men’s singles in the Vietnam F2 and F3 Futures tennis tournaments. He collected a total of 57 points, higher than the 31 points of Andy Murray who surprisingly fell 690 steps to stand at No. 839 in the ATP ranking. Andy Murray has been injured and spent a period out of competition, which has directly affected his ATP ranking. The biggest change in the top 10 of the ATP ranking is the reappearance of Novak Djokovic. After taking the win at Wimbledon, the Serbian tennis star jumped up eleven places to stand at No. 10 in the ATP ranking with 3,355 points. He is followed by Dominic Thiem, John Isner and Marin Cilic. The ATP rankings are updated every Monday. The points of each tennis player are based on their results in tournaments under the system of the ATP, including Grand Slams, ATP World Tour … [Read more...] about Ly Hoang Nam falls to No. 553 in ATP ranking
Nishikori feels ’tough’ after overcoming wrist injury
Viet Nam News WASHINGTON — Japan’s Kei Nishikori, back on form after a torn right wrist tendon, returns to the scene of his most recent outdoor title hoping to launch another strong US Open run. The 28-year-old seventh seed enters the 50th Washington Open with confidence after his first Wimbledon quarter-final appearance, where he lost to eventual winner Novak Djokovic. "After coming back from injury, I’m enjoying the challenge this year," Nishikori said on Monday. "I feel like I’m going to be tough again. My wrist is OK now. I’m going to try and get into the top 10 again. That’s my goal and motivation." World number 20 Nishikori, who beat John Isner in the 2015 Washington hardcourt final, has not won a title since taking the 11th of his career at Memphis in 2016. He has lost his past seven ATP finals, most recently in May to Rafael Nadal at Monte Carlo. Nishikori reached a career-best fourth in the rankings in 2015, but tumbled during his … [Read more...] about Nishikori feels ’tough’ after overcoming wrist injury