Daily News > November 2011
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James Waterson reports the week’s tennis news for Tennis Now. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer returned to action this week at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland. Both men, last year’s finalists, missed the last six weeks because of injury, and they’ve shown some rustiness this week. Yet they’re both in the semifinals, and they’re favored to meet once again the final. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Paris Masters tournament to rest and prepare for the ATP World Tour Finals and the Davis Cup final. Finally, Petra Kvitova will try to lead the Czech Republic to their first Fed Cup title since 1988, when it was part of Czechoslovakia. But they will have to beat Russia, who has won the title five times in the last seven years, in Moscow.
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James Waterson reports the weekend’s tennis news. Roger Federer beat Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3 to win the Swiss Indoors in his hometown, Basel, on Sunday. The win gave Federer his first title since 10 months ago, when he won in Doha. Spain’s Marcel Granollers won his first hard court title in Valencia, and Ana Ivanovic defended her title at the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions in Bali, Indonesia. Meanwhile, Petra Kvitova lead the Czech Republic to their first Fed Cup title since 1988 when they beat Russia 3-2 in Moscow. She defeated Maria Kirilenko and Svetlana Kuznetsova to contribute two of her country’s three wins, and the doubles team of Kveta Peschke and Lucie Hradecka clinched the tie. Finally, six of the game’s top players are vying for a spot at the ATP World Tour Finals at the Paris Masters tournament this week.
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James Waterson reports the week’s news for Tennis Now. Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Mardy Fish qualified for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after their competitors, Nicolas Almagro, Janko Tipsarevic and Gilles Simon lost before the third round. Berdych defeated Andy Murray to reach the semifinals in Paris, and Roger Federer won his 800th career ATP match when he beat Juan Monaco 6-3, 7-5. If Federer wins the tournament, he would reclaim his No. 3 ranking from Murray. The WTA announced it set new records in attendance at its year-end Championships, and it saw a significant increase in web traffic during the tournament. Finally, nine of the top 10 players on the WTA tour are from different countries, which sets a new record.
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James Waterson reports the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Roger Federer won his 800th match as he took the finals of the Paris Masters Series tournament over the weekend. The defeat of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga helps to end the top Swiss contender's year on a high note. Venus Williams faces some lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease known as Sjogren's syndrome, but is planning a full year of play in 2012. Tempers are rising over the decision to use blue clay on the courts of the Madrid Masters Tournament. Outspoken critics include Rafael Nadal, who seems unmoved by the fact that such a color change will improve visibility of the ball to players and television audiences alike. The WTA awarded special honors to several of its top 2011 players, including overnight sensation Petra Kvitova.
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James Waterson reports on the upcoming ATP World Finals being held in London's O2 Arena next week. We will be covering all the matches in both men's singles and doubles. Both groupings are stacked with fierce competition and should make for very exciting matches.
Check out the latest issue of Tennis Now's digital magazine for an in-depth preview of the World Tour Finals:
http://www.tennisnow.com/2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Preview-Magazine.html
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James Waterson brings us his report from Day 2 of the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Get a preview of the upcoming Group B matches where we'll see Mardy Fish take on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, as well as, Federer VS. Nadal in a match that will promise to be exciting.
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James Waterson reports for Tennis Now from the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, England. In the video, he previews the Tomas Berdych v. Janko Tipsarevic match, as well as the evening match when Novak Djokovic takes on David Ferrer.
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James Waterson previews day five of the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals from the O2 Arena in London, England. In the final match of Group B, Roger Federer will take on Mardy Fish in the afternoon followed by Rafael Nadal and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
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James Waterson previews day six of the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals from the O2 Arena in London, England. In the final match of Group A, Novak Djokovic will try to recover from his shocking loss to David Ferrer when he takes on Janko Tipsarevic, and Tomas Berdych faces Ferrer.
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James Waterson previews all the action that will be happening on day 7 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals.
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James Waterson previews the final matches for both singles and doubles which will take place Sunday, November 27, 2011, at London's O2 Arena.
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James Waterson reports for Tennis Now on the final day of the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena. Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor battled to win the doubles title, and perennial champ Roger Federer took a record-breaking sixth title in the singles finals, fighting three hard rounds with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
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After reporting last week on the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, James Waterson from the Tennis Now team presents a closer look at the event venue, London's prestigious O2 arena. Featuring enormous event spaces and a variety of options for entertainment, the arena provides a versatile and fan-friendly experience. Those who are planning to attend the finals next year will have a better idea of what to expect.
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