Wimbledon is in the air and final preparations for the years third leg of the grand slam series is almost complete. As expected the big 3 of men’s tennis, R-Fed, Rafa and Djokovic have their desired match practice and will head to the Wimbledon grounds for a week of preparation. There is however still some tour tennis to be played this week and what better places than The Netherlands and Nottingham, England.
The weeks first review is from ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. The longest name...Read Full Story
Radek Stepanek , whose questionable fashion I checked out yesterday, came back from a set down to defeat Fernando Verdasco 3-6, 6-3 6-4 in the Queensland final. It was the third time this week the 30-year old baller came back from a set down to win his match ( Soderling, Gasquet ). He, of course, busted out his trademark "The Worm" dance after winning his third career title. Do you think Nicole Vaidisova finds this dance anything close to sexy? I have serious doubts - love isn't that blind...Read Full Story
Love is in the air: Nicole Vaidisova and Radek Stepanek took a break and made a very public outing together during this week's Pacific Life Open . The pair had been spotted spending time together in Sydney back in January and by the looks of this photo, things are going well. The Czech may want to spend some time focusing on her tennis, though. Her best result this year? A semifinal showing at the Medibank International , losing to Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova . (image via AP Photo/Mark Avery...Read Full Story
Nicole Vaidisova accompanied boyfriend Radek Stepanek, who'll face a returning Roger Federer on Wednesday, on the press line for the Madrid Masters baller party. First of all, Nicole wore this same outfit on the press line in Moscow last week - NOT GOOD. Secondly, why is she following "The Worm" around the globe when her game is in the pits? Seriously Nicole , get a grip. (image via atp)Read Full Story
Radek Stepanek wins in Brisbane Tournament: Brisbane International [Australia] Category: 250 series Date: 11 January 2009 The Cjech in checks prevailed in 3 sets over crowd favourite Fernando Verdasco to take the mens title in Brisbane. More photos with the Brisbane trophies below...Read Full Story
Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych followed up their singles victories from Friday with a doubles triumph Saturday to send the Czech Republic past Italy and into the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Ostrava, Czech Republic (Sports Network) - Radek Stepanek and Tomas ...
The Czech Republic reached the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek won the doubles for a 3-0 lead over Italy on Saturday. Berdych and Stepanek defeated Daniele Braccialli and Potito Starace 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the World Cup. The Czech pair converted the first match point from Stepanek's forehand volley.
Stepanek, who won the doubles title at the Australian Open, is 2-0 against Seppi at ATP tournaments. Also, No. 7-ranked Tomas Berdych will face Simone Bolelli in the second singles match on an indoor hard court at CEZ Arena. Bolelli, ranked 135th ...
Stepanek, who won the doubles title at the Australian Open, is 2-0 against Seppi at ATP tournaments. Also, No. 7-ranked Tomas Berdych will face Simone Bolelli in the second singles match on an indoor hard court at CEZ Arena. Bolelli, ranked 135th ...
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek won their opening singles matches for the Czech Republic to take a 2-0 lead over Italy in the first round of the Davis Cup on Friday. Stepanek had to dig deep to overcome Andreas Seppi 4-6 ...