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Kyrgios thrills before Houston exit


Nick Kyrgios showed his trademark flair early but Ivo Karlovic emerged the winner of their Houston quarterfinal.


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Karlovic defeats Kyrgios

39 years-young Ivo Karlovic pulls off the stunner to defeat Nick Kyrgios at US Men's Clay Court Championship. ??He's into the semifinals in Houston.

Rankings Roundtable: How will Halep, Zverev, Keys, Querrey do on clay?

These are the players to watch during the clay season.

Sandgren Defeats Pella - Houston

Tennys Sandgren books a spot to his first ATP World Tour Semifinal.

Power players on court at US Men's Clay Court Championship. Quarterfinal match: Nick Kyrgios vs Ivo...

Power players on court at US Men's Clay Court Championship.Quarterfinal match:Nick Kyrgios vs Ivo Karlovic Live now Tennis Channel.

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Rafael Nadal at the Draw Ceremony at Monte-Carlo Masters 2018

 

Monte-Carlo (AFP): World number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal could face old rival Novak Djokovic in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals next week after Friday's draw.

The top-seeded Spaniard, who claimed his 10th Monte Carlo title last year, has a bye for the first round and will open his tour claycourt season against either Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene or a qualifier.

"I have won the Monte Carlo Masters 10 times, that's a good number. But one more victory, why not?" said Nadal, who played his first matches since January's Australian Open in Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final win over Germany last weekend.
















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Isner opens up on his mother's battle with cancer

"I owe everything to her." John Isner gets his strength from his mother, a cancer survivor.

Kyrgios says the tweener is "for sure teachable"

"I think everyone can learn how to hit a tweener..."Nick Kyrgios also talks about his thoughts on clay and the Boston Celtics' playoff chances. ?

Top seed Mladenovic retires with back injury at Samsung Open

The former World No. 10 could have a tough clay season ahead of her.

Kyrgios casually pulls off a no-look shot in Houston

This guy...

Thiem planning on returning at the Monte Carlo Masters

Is Dominic Thiem's ankle recovered?Looks like he's going to use Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to find out.

Isner Defeats Laaksonen - Houston

That's how it's done.John Isner wins his 8th straight match defeating Henri Laaksonen at US Men's Clay Court Championship.

Stories of the Open Era- Chris Evert

125 straight wins on clay.7-time ROLAND-GARROS champion.Chris Evert is the undisputed Queen of Clay ?#OpenEra50

Coming off a win in Miami, Big John makes his way to the clay at US Men's Clay Court...

Coming off a win in Miami, Big John makes his way to the clay at US Men's Clay Court Championship.John Isner vs Henri LaaksonenLive now on Tennis Channel.

Marc Krajekian Meets Roger Federer

Happy 11th birthday to the strong and inspirational Marc Krajekian! ???Look back on his surprise encounter with Roger Federer.

Fritz Desk Interview Post Harrison Win - Houston

Justin Gimelstob grills Taylor Fritz on his 6-0 set superstition after his win against Ryan Harrison at US Men's Clay Court Championship. ??

Our sport will never be the most popular, but it should always be ours

Do we really need to destroy the Cup to save it?The ITF has proposed major changes to Davis Cup by BNP Paribas.

Johnson Defeats Tiafoe - Houston

Steve Johnson cruises past Frances Tiafoe at US Men's Clay Court Championship.

Juan Martin del Potro to return to clay sooner than expected

He just couldn't stay away.See you soon Juan Martín del Potro!

An American head-to-head. Steve Johnson vs Frances Tiafoe Live now Tennis Channel →...

An American head-to-head.Steve Johnson vs Frances Tiafoe Live now Tennis Channel → http://tnns.ch/app


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