Category: Hopman Cup

Hopman Cup: Spain wins third title »

By Tennis Guru on Jan 10, 2010 in Hopman Cup, Tennis News | 0 Comments

Spain won the Hopman Cup title for the third time after Maria Jose Martinez Sanches and Tommy Robredo joined forces to defeat Andy Murray and Laura Robson of Great Britain 76 75 in tie-breaking mixed doubles on Saturday.
Britain had an early lead after Robson won the first singles match against Martinez Sanches. However, Robredo evened [...]

Hopman Cup: Britain to face Spain in final »

By Tennis Guru on Jan 8, 2010 in Andy Murray, Hopman Cup, Tennis News | 0 Comments

Britain is making its first final appearance at the Hopman Cup after beating Russia in a tight semifinal encounter. World number four Andy Murray defeated Igor Andreev 61 60 to even up the match. Earlier in the day, Elena Dementieva defeated Laura Robson to put Russia in an early lead.
The doubles match sealed the victory [...]

Hopman Cup: Spain ends Australia’s title bid »

By Tennis Guru on Jan 8, 2010 in Hopman Cup, Tennis News | 0 Comments

Spain secured a place in the finals after beating Australia 2-1. The two-time Hopman Cup champions will get to know who their opponents will be this Saturday as Group B matches will be conducted today.
Meanwhile, the United States made a late rally to beat Romania 3-0. However, the win was not enough for the team [...]

Hopman Cup 2010: Romania beats host Australia »

By Tennis Guru on Jan 2, 2010 in Hopman Cup, Tennis News | 0 Comments

The Hopman Cup 2010 began with a stunning defeat of host and top seeds Australia to Romania.
Nineteen year-old Romanian Sorana Cirstea upset world number 13 Samantha Stosur 36 64 63 in the first match. However, Australian former world number one Lleyton Hewitt evened things out after he defeated Victor Hanescu 36 63 76.
The mixed doubles [...]