French Open Seeds
At Stade Roland Garros Paris May 26-June 9 Men 1. Novak Djokovic, Serbia
2. Roger Federer, Switzerland
3. Rafael Nadal, Spain
4. David Ferrer, Spain
5. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic
6. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France
7. Richard Gasquet, France
8. Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia
9. Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland
10. Marin Cilic, Croatia
11. Nicolas Almagro, Spain
12. Tommy Haas, Germany...
Nadal, and mistakes from his past?
By James A. Crabtree
Is Rafa not learning from his mistakes?
Yes, he has been absurdly good since his return. Nobody prophesised such a success return, and in a word his reappearance been made us wonder if he made a secret deal with the tennis Gods.
But has it all been too much and too soon? Has he pushed his body too far, too quickly? Let’s face it, the amount of trophies he...
Watch: HEAD + (RED) fight AIDS. Can YOU recall what's in the new bag?
HEAD players Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych, Marin Cilic, Gilles Simon and Sloane Stephens pack their favorite things into one special tennis bag in this lol video that showcases HEAD's new (HEAD)RED tennis bag. The tennis brand is teaming up with (RED) on this one and 40% of profits from the sale of each bag will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS...
The Fab Five (ATP): Previewing the Roland Garros Men’s Contenders
Rafa reacquaints himself with one of his old friends. Another awaits in Paris.
One man looms above the rest in Paris, as usual. But a few other champions could step into his shoes if he stumbles. Meet the men to watch at Roland Garros.
The smart money:
1) Rafael Nadal: What more can be said about the greatest clay player ever to brand his mark on the terre battue? Nadal has...
Djokovic Upset, Serena, Nadal and Federer into Rome Semifinals as Sharapova Withdraws
(May 17, 2013) No. 1 Novak Djokovic blew a 6-2, 5-2 lead, only to fall to Tomas Berdych 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. “It’s a very strange situation,” Djokovic said. “I played very well and was two points from winning. Then the entire match changed and I was a [...]
Djokovic beaten by Berdych in Rome
Novak Djokovic can't seem to find any consistency on clay courts. And with French Open less than 10 days away, he will enter Roland Garros coming off two early losses.
The top-ranked Serb wasted a chance to serve out the match and was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 by sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych in the Italian Open quarterfinals on Friday.
It's the second consecutive week that Djokovic...
Tomas Berdych’s girlfriend is model Ester Satorova. He’s doing well.
Tomas Berdych is carving out a nice career on the tennis courts, and he’s doing pretty well off of it, too.
The 27-year-old is ranked No. 6 in the world in men’s singles. His girlfriend, Ester Satorova, might be even higher in the model rankings.
Berdych and Satorova are both from the Czech Republic and have been dating since at least late 2011. Satorova received some attention...
Bad Boys of the ATP: Tomas Berdych
Bad boys. We love em, then we hate em, then we love em again. For most women, there is nothing sexier than a man who loves you then leaves you begging for more. Endless songs are written about these men our fathers would certainly not approve of, but whether we simply daydream about these rebellious romantics, (hello, Eric Northman), or actually pursue them is another matter...
Injured Berdych to miss Davis Cup
Tomas Berdych has a shoulder injury and will miss the defending champion Czech Republic's Davis Cup quarterfinal against Kazakhstan next month.
The sixth-ranked Berdych says on the Czech team's Facebook page that he felt pain Friday morning, a day after he lost 6-3, 6-3 to Richard Gasquet in the quarterfinals of the Sony Open in Key Biscayne.
He said ''it was clear...
Injured Berdych to miss Davis Cup quarters
Tomas Berdych has a shoulder injury and will miss the defending champion Czech Republic's Davis Cup quarterfinal against Kazakhstan next month.
The sixth-ranked Berdych says on the Czech team's Facebook page that he felt pain Friday morning, a day after he lost 6-3, 6-3 to Richard Gasquet in the quarterfinals of the Sony Open in Key Biscayne.
He said ''it was clear...
Nadal advances to Indian Wells final
Rafael Nadal rallied to beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-5 in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday and reach his fourth ATP Tour final in as many events.
Off to the best start of his career, Nadal improved to 16-1 - including 13 wins in a row - on the year, having won two clay-court titles and been runner-up in another since returning from a left knee injury that idled him...
Berdych reaches Indian Wells semis
Tomas Berdych, the No. 6 seed, gave the sun-baked Stadium Court crowd some tennis to watch at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday by beating Kevin Anderson, 6-4, 6-4, in a typically hard-hitting encounter, but the women didn't show.
On a sad day for the tournament and the WTA, first Samantha Stosur and then Viktoria Azarenka had to default their quarterfinal matches through injury...
Berdych Moves into BNP Paribas Open Semifinal with Win over Anderson
(March 14, 2013) Czech Tomas Berdych continued his run at the BNP Paribas Open without dropping a set with his defeat of South Africa’s Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-4 to move into the semifinals of Indian Wells on Thursday. For Berdych, it’s the first time he’s reached this stage at the BNP Paribas Open. Berdych says [...]
Berdych to play Queen's Club again
Tomas Berdych will return to Queen's Club for the first time in eight years to tune up for Wimbledon.
Organizers say the sixth-ranked Czech has entered the grass-court tournament, which will be played June 10-16.
Berdych's only previous appearance at Queen's was in 2005 when he was 19 years old. He was the runner-up to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2010.
Berdych says...
Berdych to play Queen's for 1st time in 8 years
Tomas Berdych will return to Queen's Club for the first time in eight years to tune up for Wimbledon.
Organizers say the sixth-ranked Czech has entered the grass-court tournament, to be played June 10-16.
Berdych's only previous appearance at Queen's was in 2005 when he was 19 years old. He was the runner-up to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2010.
Berdych says '...
PHOTO OP: Tomas Berdych in all his glory
Looks like Tomas Berdych, who will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Marseille final tomorrow, is getting something stretched. Not sure if it's what he was hoping for, though. But he looks happy sooooooo...
This pic is in desperate need of a caption. It's calling out, crying for one. Someone? Anyone?
[Photo(s) credit: Tomas Berdych FB page]
Davis Cup champion Czechs beat Switzerland 3-1
Tomas Berdych needed only around three hours to beat Stanislas Wawrinka this time, and lift the Czech Republic to a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday.
Back on court after both played in an epic 7 hours, 1 minute doubles match on Saturday, Czech No. 1 Berdych beat Swiss team leader Wawrinka 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in the first of the reverse singles rubbers....
Czechs finish off Switzerland
Tomas Berdych needed only three hours to beat Stanislas Wawrinka this time, and lift the Czech Republic to a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday.
Back on court after both played in an epic 7 hours, 1 minute doubles match on Saturday, Czech No. 1 Berdych beat Swiss team leader Wawrinka 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in the first of the reverse singles rubbers.
Sunday...
Czechs tied 1-1 with Switzerland
Tomas Berdych won his match Friday to bring defending champion Czech Republic to 1-1 against Switzerland after the opening singles.
The sixth-ranked Berdych eased to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory over 289th-ranked Henri Laaksonen on an indoor hardcourt at Palexpo Arena.
Earlier, Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka beat Lukas Rosol 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
Roger Federer is skipping the...
Czechs tied 1-1 with Switzerland in Davis Cup
Tomas Berdych won his match Friday to bring defending champion Czech Republic to 1-1 against Switzerland after the opening singles.
The sixth-ranked Berdych eased to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory over 289th-ranked Henri Laaksonen on an indoor hardcourt at Palexpo Arena.
Earlier, Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka beat Lukas Rosol 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
Roger Federer is skipping the...
Czechs win longest Davis Cup match
In the longest match in Davis Cup history, the Czech Republic beat Switzerland in a doubles epic lasting seven hours on Saturday.
Tomas Berdych and Lukas Rosol eventually took their 13th match point chance to edge Stanislas Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 24-22.
The defending champion Czechs took a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup first round when Chiudinelli served...
Czechs play Switzerland in Davis Cup
The Davis Cup champion Czech Republic begins defending its title on Friday when Lukas Rosol opens against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland.
Czech No. 1 Tomas Berdych follows on the indoor hard-court against Swiss recruit Henri Laaksonen, who switched eligibility after representing Finland.
Swiss star Roger Federer is skipping the series and Czech veteran Radek Stepanek is sidelined...
Davis Cup: Switzerland-Czech Republic Draw List
Draw for the first round of the Davis Cup between Switzerland and the Czech Republic on indoor hardcourt at the Palexpo Arena:
Friday Singles Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, vs. Lukas Rosol, Czech Republic
Henri Laaksonen, Switzerland, vs. Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic
Saturday Doubles Stanislas Wawrinka and Marco Chiudinelli, Switzerland, vs. Ivo Minar and Jiri Vesely, Czech...
Czechs open Davis Cup title defense in Switzerland
The Davis Cup champion Czech Republic begins defending its title on Friday when Lukas Rosol opens against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland.
Czech No. 1 Tomas Berdych follows on the indoor hard-court against Swiss recruit Henri Laaksonen, who switched eligibility after representing Finland.
Swiss star Roger Federer is skipping the series and Czech veteran Radek Stepanek is sidelined...
I say 5 nice things about Tomas Berdych
If you have been a long-time reader of RR or follow me faithfully on Twitter (which, let’s face it, you know you do), then you know that I am not the biggest fan of Mr. Berdych. I think he has a poor attitude, is frightfully inconsistent for a player of his level, and is all around rather hard to like. And since he will be playing Djokovic next round at the Australian Open,...
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