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'I gave it my best': Kevin Anderson retires at 35

The big-serving South African, who stands 6-foot-8 and towered over his opponents, achieved a career high ranking of fifth in the world in 2018 before sliding out of the top 100 following a succession of knee, shoulder and ankle injuries.

Former Wimbledon and US Open finalist Kevin Anderson(AP/File Photo)

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Published on May 03, 2022 09:27 PM IST

Reuters |

Severe weather disrupts US Open schedule

Schwartzman and Anderson traded early breaks in the first set before play was halted for over 30 minutes at Louis Armstrong Stadium as the venue's retractable roof was unable to prevent rain being blown in sideways by strong winds.

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Published on Sep 02, 2021 10:25 AM IST

Reuters | , New York

US Open: Zverev downs Anderson in battle of big servers

For the second straight event since the COVID-19 lockdown, world number seven Zverev was given a tough draw, facing a former top-five opponent in his opening match.

Aug 31, 2020; Flushing Meadows, New York, USA; Alexander Zverev of Germany hits a forehand against Kevin Anderson of South Africa (not pictured) on day one of the 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports(USA TODAY Sports)

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Updated on Sep 01, 2020 07:10 AM IST

NEW YORK | ByReuters

India’s dominance, Paes-Bhupati masterclass - Five interesting facts about Tata Open Maharashtra

Here are the top five interesting facts about of the South Asia’s only ATP Tour Tournament.

Indian tennis great Leander Paes with a young fan.(Tata Open)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2020 07:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Benoit Paire and Ivo Karlovic set for Tata Open Maharashtra return

Last edition’s runner-up Ivo Karlovic will return for the third edition of the tournament, which has now been shifted to first week of February instead of being a season-opener.

France's Benoit Paire in action during his match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Sergio Perez(REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2019 04:43 PM IST

Pune | ByPress Trust of India

Former finalist Kevin Anderson out of U.S. Open with knee injury

The South African, who reached the 2017 final in New York where he lost to Rafa Nadal, has not competed since he lost in the third round at Wimbledon last month

South Africa's Kevin Anderson looks dejected(REUTERS)

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Updated on Aug 25, 2019 09:59 AM IST

New York | ByReuters

Novak Djokovic reaches 11th Wimbledon quarter-final, to meet David Goffin next

Novak Djokovic took advantage of 34 unforced errors to win 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on No. 1 Court and set up a meeting with David Goffin.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his fourth round match against France's Ugo Humbert.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jul 09, 2019 02:44 PM IST

London | ByAssociated Press

Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer seeded second, Rafael Nadal drops to three

Twice Wimbledon champion Nadal will be seeded three, meaning he is likely to have to beat both Federer and Djokovic to claim his first title at the All England Club since 2010.

Rafael Nadal in action during the 2018 Wimbledon semi-final.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2019 04:54 PM IST

London | ByReuters

Rafael Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

The tournament will also feature last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Kevin Anderson, Nick Kyrgios, Marin Cilic, Lucas Pouille, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Marcos Baghdatis.

File image of Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal.(AFP)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2019 03:46 PM IST

London | ByReuters

French Open 2019: Novak Djokovic crushes Henri Laaksonen to enter last 32

Djokovic, bidding to become just the second man to hold all four Slams at the same time twice, cruised to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Swiss lucky loser Henri Laaksonen.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Switzerland's Henri Laaksonen.(AFP)

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Updated on May 30, 2019 08:28 PM IST

Paris | ByAFP

Andy Murray receives Queen’s Club Championships wildcard

Murray, a three-times Grand Slam champion, has not played competitively since his first round exit at the Australian Open in January. He has since undergone hip resurfacing surgery.

Britain's Andy Murray reacts during the match against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut.(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 07, 2019 04:27 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Miami Open: Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to set up Denis Shapovalov clash

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age

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Updated on Mar 29, 2019 10:22 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Roger Federer ready for Kevin Anderson barrage after Miami romp

Roger Federer is preparing himself for a barrage of Kevin Anderson big serves after the Swiss superstar sealed his place in the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals in just 61 minutes on Wednesday

Roger Federer returns a volley to Daniil Medvedev during their Miami Open clash.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2019 11:17 AM IST

Miami | ByAgence France-Presse

Roger Federer, Kevin Anderson advance to fourth round in Miami Open

Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5 6-3 and Kevin Anderson’s booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as they advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open.

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates match point against Filip Krajinovic of Serbia.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 26, 2019 10:38 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

David Ferrer stuns Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer fights back in Miami Open

World number three Alexander Zverev was bundled out of the ATP and WTA Miami Open by Spanish veteran David Ferrer on Saturday, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3.

David Ferrer, of Spain, watches the ball before hitting a return to Alexander Zverev, of Germany.(AP)

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Updated on Mar 24, 2019 04:08 PM IST

Miami | ByReuters

Roger Federer fights back to beat Radu Albot in Miami Open

Federer, beaten by Dominic Thiem in last week’s BNP Paribas Open final, smashed 14 aces and broke Albot twice to advance to the third round but it was far from plain sailing for the 37-year-old against the world number 46.

Roger Federer of Switzerland thanks the support after his 3 set win over Radu Albot of Moldova.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 24, 2019 05:09 PM IST

Miami | ByReuters

Australian Open: Youngsters Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz stun seeds

Down a set and 3-0 in the second, the 20-year-old Frances Tiafoe came back to stun two-time Grand Slam finalist and No. 5 seed Kevin Anderson of South Africa 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday

United States' Frances Tiafoe celebrates after defeating South Africa's Kevin Anderson in their second round match at the Australian Open.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2019 05:45 PM IST

Melbourne | ByAP

Australian Open 2019: Marin Cilic enters third round, Kevin Anderson ousted

The former US Open champion, who will next play either Spanish 26th seed Fernando Verdasco or Radu Albot of Moldova, said the knee was still not 100 percent.

Croatia's Marin Cilic celebrates winning the match against Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. REUTERS/Aly Song(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2019 05:28 PM IST

Melbourne | ByAFP

Tomic trumps Kyrgios in Aussie bad-boy showdown; Cilic comes through knee injury test

Bernard Tomic ended his victory over Nick Kyrgios with a flourish, sending over a sneaky serve on match point by hitting the ball between his legs for a winner

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Updated on Jan 09, 2019 12:17 PM IST

Melbourne | ByAgence France-Presse

Tata Open: Anderson clinches sixth title, denies Karlovic piece of history

In the battle between the big-serving tall players, the South African world number six tamed the ‘gentle giant’ 7-6(4) 6-7(2) 7-6 (5) to claim his sixth career title.

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Published on Jan 05, 2019 09:40 PM IST

Pune | ByPTI

Nadal-conqueror Kevin Anderson ready and waiting for Pune’s Kadhe

Anderson will play his opening match on January 2 at the Tata Open Maharashtra in Balewadi

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Updated on Jan 01, 2019 02:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByPranav Shahaney

Novak Djokovic wins fourth Mubadala World Tennis Championship title

Djokovic claimed victory on a fifth match point against his South African opponent who won the pre-season exhibition tournament in 2018.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after he defeated South Africa's Kevin Anderson in the final.(AP)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2018 11:22 PM IST

Abu Dhabi | ByAgence France-Presse

Rafael Nadal confident about fitness for Australian Open

The Spanish world number two had to pull the plug early on his 2018 season and has not played since a knee problem forced him to retire during his US Open semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro in September.

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Updated on Dec 27, 2018 05:52 PM IST

Abu Dhabi | ByAFP

Alexander Zverev blasts fifth set tie-breaks at Australian Open

Organisers have decided to follow Wimbledon in abandoning advantage final sets at the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.

File image of tennis player Alexander Zverev.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2018 02:33 PM IST

Perth | ByAFP

Novak Djokovic thumps Anderson to set up final clash with Zverev

Should he win against the 21-year-old Zverev, who he beat convincingly in the round-robin stage here, the 31-year-old will become the oldest player to claim the title.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning a point against Kevin Anderson of South Africa in their ATP World Tour Finals singles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Saturday Nov. 17, 2018(AP)

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Updated on Nov 18, 2018 09:23 AM IST

London | ByReuters

Alexander Zverev shocks Roger Federer to reach final of ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev leading the charge of the new generation against the old guard, is now just one win away from the biggest title of his career but Roger Federer must wait for a tilt at his 100th tournament victory.

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his semi final match against Switzerland's Roger Federer.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Nov 18, 2018 12:47 AM IST

London | ByAgence France-Presse

Novak Djokovic gears up for ATP Finals last-four with win over Marin Cilic

Novak Djokovic started Friday’s match at London’s O2 Arena with the luxury of knowing he had already qualified as the winner of the Guga Kuerten Group but looked sharp and focused.

Novak Djokovic returns against Croatia's Marin Cilic in their men's singles round-robin match.(AFP)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2018 09:49 AM IST

London | ByAgence France-Presse

Alexander Zverev sets up Roger Federer last-four clash at ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev played American giant John Isner at London’s O2 Arena knowing a win by any scoreline would take him through to the semi-finals of the season-ending tournament.

TGermany's Alexander Zverev in action during his group stage match against John Isner.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2018 11:37 PM IST

London | ByAgence France-Presse

Roger Federer advances to record-extending 15th ATP Finals semi-finals

Roger Federer advanced to the last four of the ATP Finals for a record-extending 15th time with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Kevin Anderson on Thursday.

Roger Federer in action during his group stage match against South Africa's Kevin Anderson.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2018 09:09 AM IST

London | ByAssociated Press

Roger Federer keeps ATP Finals title hopes alive

To maintain his hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament, the six-time season finale champion ousted Thiem 6-2, 6-3 in his second round-robin match that lasted 67 minutes.

Roger Federer in action against Austria's Dominic Thiem in the ATP Finals.(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Nov 14, 2018 01:22 PM IST

London | ByANI

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The big-serving South African, who stands 6-foot-8 and towered over his opponents, achieved a career high ranking of fifth in the world in 2018 before sliding out of the top 100 following a succession of knee, shoulder and ankle injuries.

Schwartzman and Anderson traded early breaks in the first set before play was halted for over 30 minutes at Louis Armstrong Stadium as the venue's retractable roof was unable to prevent rain being blown in sideways by strong winds.

For the second straight event since the COVID-19 lockdown, world number seven Zverev was given a tough draw, facing a former top-five opponent in his opening match.

Here are the top five interesting facts about of the South Asia’s only ATP Tour Tournament.

Last edition’s runner-up Ivo Karlovic will return for the third edition of the tournament, which has now been shifted to first week of February instead of being a season-opener.

The South African, who reached the 2017 final in New York where he lost to Rafa Nadal, has not competed since he lost in the third round at Wimbledon last month

Novak Djokovic took advantage of 34 unforced errors to win 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on No. 1 Court and set up a meeting with David Goffin.

Twice Wimbledon champion Nadal will be seeded three, meaning he is likely to have to beat both Federer and Djokovic to claim his first title at the All England Club since 2010.

The tournament will also feature last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Kevin Anderson, Nick Kyrgios, Marin Cilic, Lucas Pouille, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Marcos Baghdatis.

Djokovic, bidding to become just the second man to hold all four Slams at the same time twice, cruised to a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Swiss lucky loser Henri Laaksonen.

Murray, a three-times Grand Slam champion, has not played competitively since his first round exit at the Australian Open in January. He has since undergone hip resurfacing surgery.

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age

Roger Federer is preparing himself for a barrage of Kevin Anderson big serves after the Swiss superstar sealed his place in the ATP and WTA Miami Open quarter-finals in just 61 minutes on Wednesday

Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5 6-3 and Kevin Anderson’s booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as they advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open.

World number three Alexander Zverev was bundled out of the ATP and WTA Miami Open by Spanish veteran David Ferrer on Saturday, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Federer, beaten by Dominic Thiem in last week’s BNP Paribas Open final, smashed 14 aces and broke Albot twice to advance to the third round but it was far from plain sailing for the 37-year-old against the world number 46.

Down a set and 3-0 in the second, the 20-year-old Frances Tiafoe came back to stun two-time Grand Slam finalist and No. 5 seed Kevin Anderson of South Africa 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday

The former US Open champion, who will next play either Spanish 26th seed Fernando Verdasco or Radu Albot of Moldova, said the knee was still not 100 percent.

Bernard Tomic ended his victory over Nick Kyrgios with a flourish, sending over a sneaky serve on match point by hitting the ball between his legs for a winner

In the battle between the big-serving tall players, the South African world number six tamed the ‘gentle giant’ 7-6(4) 6-7(2) 7-6 (5) to claim his sixth career title.

Anderson will play his opening match on January 2 at the Tata Open Maharashtra in Balewadi

Djokovic claimed victory on a fifth match point against his South African opponent who won the pre-season exhibition tournament in 2018.

The Spanish world number two had to pull the plug early on his 2018 season and has not played since a knee problem forced him to retire during his US Open semi-final against Juan Martin del Potro in September.

Organisers have decided to follow Wimbledon in abandoning advantage final sets at the opening Grand Slam of the season in Melbourne next month.

Should he win against the 21-year-old Zverev, who he beat convincingly in the round-robin stage here, the 31-year-old will become the oldest player to claim the title.

Alexander Zverev leading the charge of the new generation against the old guard, is now just one win away from the biggest title of his career but Roger Federer must wait for a tilt at his 100th tournament victory.

Novak Djokovic started Friday’s match at London’s O2 Arena with the luxury of knowing he had already qualified as the winner of the Guga Kuerten Group but looked sharp and focused.

Alexander Zverev played American giant John Isner at London’s O2 Arena knowing a win by any scoreline would take him through to the semi-finals of the season-ending tournament.

Roger Federer advanced to the last four of the ATP Finals for a record-extending 15th time with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Kevin Anderson on Thursday.

To maintain his hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament, the six-time season finale champion ousted Thiem 6-2, 6-3 in his second round-robin match that lasted 67 minutes.

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