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Djokovic Visits Great Wall

Djokovic Visits Great Wall

  • Posted: Oct 07, 2015

 

China Open (Beijing, China)

Novak Djokovic and his brothers Marko Djokovic and Djordje Djokovic took advantage of a day off from competition to visit the Mutianyu portion of the Great Wall of China, in a trip set up by the China Open Organising Committee.

“It’s my second time here,” said Novak. “The first time was after the 2010 final. It was great to see one of the world wonders. This time we went to the section where we could go up by ski lift and come back via toboggan slide, which was the most entertaining part.

“It’s stunning. We were talking about our admiration for the Chinese people and how they were able to create this over 2000 years ago. Sharing this experience with my brothers made it even nicer.” He added.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was dressed to the nines at the China Open Players’ Party. Accompanied by girlfriend Noura El Shwekh, the Frenchman joined top seed Novak Djokovic, 2005 champion Rafael Nadal and other ATP World Tour stars at the tournament’s official reception. View Beijing Gallery

Milos Raonic and Fabio Fognini shared a few tennis tips with young players at the Mercedes-Benz Kids Day.

Rafael Nadal stopped by the ticketing and merchandising booths at the China Open.

Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2015 (Tokyo, Japan)

Bob and Mike Bryan visited Tokyo aboard a traditional Japanese “Jin Riki Shaw,” which is a hand-pulled rickshaw. They saw the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo’s tallest building which broadcasts television to all of Tokyo, Asakusa Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate and various small shops in the tourist area. View Tokyo Gallery

Kei Nishikori, Stan Wawrinka, Feliciano Lopez, Grigor Dimitrov and Kevin Anderson attended the ATP Sunday Charity Day. Held in response to recent floods in northeast Japan, the event sold 8000 tickets and will benefit victims of the natural disaster.

Grigor Dimitrov and Jeremy Chardy took part in on-site autograph sessions, while all tournament players stopped by the Official Player Party at the Grand Pacific Le Daiba hotel.

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Wawrinka Joins Simon In Tokyo QFs

  • Posted: Oct 07, 2015

Stan Wawrinka continued his quest for an 11th ATP World Tour title Wednesday at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. The Swiss avenged his 2014 loss to Tatsuma Ito with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 victory in Tokyo.

“It was a tough match and after losing to him last year, I am happy to have gotten through,” said Wawrinka. “I tried to mix up my play in the third set to move him around more. I have one day off now and will train to be ready for my next match.”

With his 45th match win of the year, Wawrinka will now prepare for a Friday quarter-final clash against Joao Sousa or qualifier Austin Krajicek. Sousa, making his Tokyo debut, accounted for Feliciano Lopez, the seventh seed, who lost to David Ferrer in the Kuala Lumpur final on Sunday, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1.

Wawrinka has already clinched his spot at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Third seed Gilles Simon, who is currently No. 14 in the Emirates ATP Race To London, converted five of his nine break points to knock out Jiri Vesely 6-4, 6-2 in 76 minutes. Last year’s Tokyo semi-finalist will now play Gilles Muller, who became the first player to reach the quarter-finals by beating Jeremy Chardy for a third time, 7-6(3), 7-6(5).

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Wawrinka have secured their spots at the season finale, to be held at The O2 in London from 15-22 November. Four spots remain up for grabs, with sixth-placed Kei Nishikori working hard in Tokyo this week to join them.

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Back From The Brink Holding Serve From Behind

  • Posted: Oct 07, 2015

A new analytical series, Infosys ATP Beyond The Numbers, takes a deep dive into the revealing world of tennis statistics. First up, we look at the players who most often dig out of deep trouble to hold serve. Photo: Getty Images.

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