Verdasco, Mayer advance at Stockholm Open
Seventh-seeded Spaniard beats Matosevic, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3; fifth-seeded Mayer defeats Young, 6-4, 6-4.
Seventh-seeded Spaniard beats Matosevic, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3; fifth-seeded Mayer defeats Young, 6-4, 6-4.
World No. 26 is out for season after fourth shoulder surgery.
Previewing the most exciting Wimbledon first-round matches.
A former semifinalist took a wild card and is aiming for a Top 10 return.
Kohlschreiber, Gojowczyk are sharp in Halle, Baghdatis is hurt in Queen's Club, and Date Krumm rolls on.
It's the first time the Swiss will pay Wimbledon in seven years.
"I want to get back to where I was before," says former world No. 8.
Miami's first round saw milestones for longevity—and brevity—as well as meaningful wins for qualifiers.
The Cypriot has skills, but this winner was all luck.
No. 2 seed scores 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (5) victory, will face Williams for semifinal spot; Nishikori retires with hip injury.
