Tag: TENNIS

(SUKAN) KEI NISHIKORI WINS SIXTH CAREER SINGLES TITLE AT MALAYSIAN OPEN

Kei Nishikori

Japanese tennis superstar Kei Nishikori’s superb run of form in 2014 continued as he defeated Julien Benneteau 7-6(7-4), 6-4 in a thrilling final to win his third title of the year and sixth overall at the Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur 2014 held at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Read more →

(SUKAN) THE MALAYSIAN OPEN, KUALA LUMPUR IS READY TO ROCK – MICHAEL CHANG TO CONDUCT DAVIS CUP TEAM CLINIC

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The 2014 Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur is all set for what promises to be the tournament’s best year. Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, September 20 to 28, 2014 will be playing host to the strongest line-up in the events’ six year history. The stars including US Open finalist Kei Nishikori, world top tenner Milos Raonic both well positioned to claim a place in the year-end ATP World Tour Finals in London, French Open semi-finalist Ernests Gulbis, Wimbledon quarterfinalist, the “½ Kampung Kid” Nick Kyrgios, defending Champion Joao Sousa and two time Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur finalist Julien Benneteau will start arriving in KL from Friday. Read more →

(SUKAN) SUPERB LINE UP FOR DOUBLES EVENT AT MALAYSIAN OPEN, KUALA LUMPUR

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Grand Slam Champions, Grand Slam finalists, ATP Masters 1000 stars, and winners of titles on the ATP World Tour will all be featuring in the doubles event at the US$1,022,255 Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur to be played at Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, September 20 to 28, 2014. Read more →

(SUKAN) Statement From Juan Martin Del Potro and the Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur

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“I would like to take this opportunity to tell you, my fans, that although my wrist is progressing very well, I need a little more time to reach the competitive level necessary to compete week after week. I worked hard to be ready to make my comeback in Asia, where I had great results last year, but unfortunately it was not possible. I’m going to miss my fans in Malaysia, Tokyo and Shanghai who always gave me tremendous support.  I will keep working hard on my recovery to play the European season at the end of the year. As always, thanks for your messages !!!”  said Juan Martin Del Potro. Read more →

(SUKAN) RISING LOCAL TENNIS STARS GET THREE SINGLES QUALIFYING WILD CARDS

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The Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur 2014 organisers IMG, together with the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM), have unveiled the three local tennis stars who will feature as wild cards in the US$1,022,255 ATP 250 tournament held from September 20 – 28, 2014 at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Read more →