World No.7, Thomas Berdych bidding for his first title in 2012 at Montpellier Open has thrashed out Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets with a score line of 6-0 6-2 to advance into the final-8 of the of the Open Sud Berdych fired nice aces and saved all three break points to set up next round meeting against Nicolas Mahut.

French men, Nicolas Mahut have made a stunning display beating German Florian Mayer in straight Sets wo7-6(3), 6-3.

Meanwhile, France world No.13, Gale Monfils has knocked out American, Michael Russell in two consecutive sets with a score line of 6-3 6-3 to advance into the final four of the 2012 Montpellier Open.

Monfils will be taking on Jarkko Nieminen in the quarterfinals of the home tournament in France.
2012 Apia International champion, Jarkko Nieminen has defeated wild card Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6(4), 6-1.

Meanwhile, second seeded, Gilles Simon has overcome against Italian player, Flavio Cipolla in straight sets with a score line of 6-3 6-2 to advance into the final 8 of the home tournament.

Seven-time Grand Slam holder John McEnroe said Novak Djokovic has becoming tougher than ever to beat him in men’s singles and pushed his level of tennis to unbelievable. He added Djokovic on his way like former American tennis greats Andre Agassi and Jimmy Connors, who has eight major titles. McEnroe thinks it’s a golden moment for Serbian, where he has clinched two ATP Tour titles so far in this 2012 season at Qatar Open and Australian Open in January.

Djokovic has been growing as one of the best player in tennis sport and hopes to win more majors in his career. The American tennis legend feels Bernard Tomic and Milos Raonic are the two amazing prospect for the new generation of tennis players, who is having the ability to win major titles. Andy Murray has been playing great tennis from past season, but it’s unfortunate to lose thrilling 2012 Australian Open semi finals against top seed Djokovic.

The 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has been playing good tennis at the moment, but it’s tough to win a major at the age 30 says McEnroe. He added Swiss Maestro needs to focus more on his fitness.

Cyprus World No.45, Marcos Baghdatis will be clashing in his second round encounter against Poland No.61, Luckas Kubot in the second round of the 2012 Zagreb Indoor Open on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 18:15 GMT, in the ATP250-touranment being held in Croatia.

The head to head between both the players have clashed in two-matches in the past, as both of them have leveled the series with 1-1. However, the previous encounter was in the 2011 Brisbane Open, as the Baghdatis has knocked out Kubot in straight sets with a score line of 6-2 6-2.

2009 PBZ Zagreb Open champion, Baghdatis has done well the season starting tournament at Brisbane and Apia International Open, as he reached the quarterfinals and semifinals of the ATP world Tour tournament. However, the Cypriot once again tries to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament, as he takes on the Poland Player.

Baghdatis in his opening round has thrashed out the Luckas Rosol in three set encounter with a score line of 4-6 6-3 6-3.

Poland player, Luckas Kubot has got a poor win-loss record of 2-3 in 2012. Kubot earlier in his opening round has beaten Matteo Viola in straight sets with a score line of 6-2 6-1 to set a clash with former No.8, Baghdatis.

Predictions: Baghdatis straight sets victory.

The former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal, who has lost Australian Open championship final to World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in tough five sets on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena, he is looking forward to return back positively in the next ATP tournament in March. Nadal is going to play next event at 2012 Indian Wells, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event on the 2012 ATP World, schedule to start from March 5 to 18 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California on hard courts.

The World No. 2 Rafael Nadal insist he is going to take break from the court in February to recover soon from left shoulder injury and body pains. Rafa is also suffering from knee injury from past month, where he also struggle in the Australian Open tournament last month. Nadal will skip from the Spain’s Davis Cup tie against Kazakhstan, schedule to begin from 10th February at Oviedo. Alex Corretja will lead the Spain in 2012 Davis Cup tie, where World No. 11 Nicolas Almagro, Marcel Granollers, former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero and Marc Lopez join the team.

The 25-year-old Nadal holds 2nd place, while five-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic retains No. 1 position in the ATP Rankings, after showing best performance to begin the 2012 season.

Serena while speaking with the sources has stated that, she always roots for the younger bother (Giants quarterback Eli Manning).

Eli Manning and Brother, Peyton Manning’s are famous NFL siblings with Eli bidding for his second NFL title and plays as a quarterback player for Giants and Bro, Peyton Manning is quarterback player for Colts and has been five years older winning one Super Bowl.

Serena and Venus Williams are probably the most famous siblings in the world of sports with other Sibling in sports world are Bryan Brother (Tennis players) and Eli and Peyton (NFL players).

US-Fed cup team will be leading with the Williams sisters against Belarus in Worcester, Mass. Serena will be taking on opening encounter against the inform player and Australian Open champion, Victoria Azarenka.

According to sources, it has been stated that, every member in the Fed-Cup team have given a super bowl team to select with Fed Cup captain, Mary Joe Fernandez and Christina McHale took the Giants. Liezel Huber picked the Patriots.

Fed Cup World Group II First Round tie between the United States and Belarus is scheduled to be held at DCU Center in Worcester, Mass., February 4-5, 2012.

The five-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he had a greatest lunch treat ever had in his home along with his family, girl friend Jelena Ristic and few friends. Djokovic, who has spent enough time to sit down to dinner and making some funny jokes along with friends, after long time. Serbian said it is one of the greatest matches he ever played in Grand Slam tournaments finals for five hours 53 minutes in his tennis career.

The 25-year-old Djokovic said he had discussed about Australian Open final with his friends, which it is one of the greatest match of all time in tennis era. The former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal wants to compare Australian Open final with 2008 Wimbledon final, who has won first Wimbledon crown at All England Club, beating his best rival Roger Federer in thrilling five sets with a 6–4, 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–7(8–10), 9–7.

Djokovic is looking forward to play more amazing matches in 2012 season and it’s very interesting to see Nadal, Federer and Murray in further ATP tournaments.

The former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal has improved his record against Roger Federer with an 18-9 win loss head-to-head record and also leading on outdoor hard courts with 5-1 and clay court by 12-2. In Grand Slam championships finals, Nadal has overwhelmed Federer in consecutive four times, while leading with a 6-2 win loss head-to-head record and lost the both finals in 2006 and 2007.

The 30-year-old Roger Federer has not won a single Grand Slam crown from two years, where he has reached 2011 French Open final, but failed to bag the championship crown against king of clay Nadal at Roland Garros. Federer’s last major won back in 2010 Australian Open against Britain top seed Andy Murray in easy three sets at Rod Laver Arena.  Federer said Nadal and Djokovic are playing best tennis at the moment and it’s tough to stop them and win a Grand Slam this year.

Federer is going to face difficult challenge in 2012 season against Nadal and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who has won 2012 Australian Open on Sunday.

The five-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic insists he was very grateful to be playing in front of tennis legend Rod Laver and it’s likely the longest Grand Slams finals in the men’s singles history. Djokovic said he is very arrogant to be placed him along with tennis greats and happy to play in front of   15,000 people, who have stayed until 1:30 a.m. at Rod Laver Arena. He added he had lost of chances to win the final match in fourth set, but Nadal has played some outstanding serves and unbelievable points.

The 2012 Australian Open champion Djokovic said it’s not easy to play a 5-hour 53-minute match, where his opponent Rafael Nadal has been playing unbelievable tennis, but unfortunately there couldn’t be two winners. Nadal, who has lost seventh championship final at Australian Open 2012 on Sunday, after falling six finals in 2011 season, which includes two majors at Wimbledon and US Open.

Djokovic said playing against Rafa in Grand Slam final could be an amazing moment, where he has lost several major semi finals and finals. He had enjoyed all troubles and pressure at the Australian Open final, where he had kept his heart to win the third major at Rod Laver Arena.

However, the Belgium, Clijsters has been knocked out in a thrilling three set encounter against Belarus world No.3, Victoria Azarenka with a score line of 6-4 1-6 6-3 to cruise into the finals of the 2012 Australian Open.

Clijsters while speaking to the reporters, after losing the match has said that, she is pleased with her performance on the return to the tennis circuit after a very long injury layoff.

Clijsters added that, she is really happy and proud to fight tough few tough matches and admitted that, she could have been home two-days earlier, but, showing 200% in each and every match, since last tow weeks has saved.

Belgium speaking about her futures plans has said that, that’s definitely been one of the frustrations that I think I’ve had over these last couple of years, or even since I’ve come back, is that I haven’t really been able to give it a good shot at the French Open. It is a challenge. It’s one of the goals that I have this season.

Clijsters, after losing the match has rallied towards the exit door and everyone at the Rod Laver Arena knew that it would be her last Australian Open campaign and said goodbye to her with a big prolonged round of applause.

The former World No. 1 Roger Federer said it’s really hard to lose Australian Open semi final against Rafael Nadal at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night, where he has fall in four sets with a 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 score line. Federer, who has not won a single Grand Slam crown, since winning his last major at 2010 Australian Open beating World No. 4 Andy Murray in final in three sets with a 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(13–11).

The 30-year-old Federer was in-form player to end the 2011 season and won three consecutive ATP Tour titles at Basel, Paris and ATP World Tour Finals. Swiss Maestro, who has reached 2011 French Open final at Roland Garros, but failed to prove himself as a winner against king of clay Rafael Nadal. However, it’s very tough to win a Grand Slam championship at the age of 30, where he will get another chance to win a Grand Slam at Wimbledon in All England Club, which will begin from 27^th June in London.

The World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will take on Britain top seed Andy Murray in the 2012 Australian Open semi final on Friday 27^th January at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park.