Darren Cahill chooses family over Roger Federer

Roger Federer is coach-less again at Indian Wells.

Based in Las Vegas, Darren Cahill was widely seen as the perfect solution to Federer's coaching dilemma.

"It (the nine-day trial) was a test," Federer explained.

"We said 'Let's see how it goes first and then go back and let's think about it'."

"He went back (to the US). He told me it was tough for him to do the travelling with his kids and everything."

"The weeks required, he couldn't really do so we never really got to the point where I had to go and think about it and take a decision on my own."

"He took the decision for me and it's all right. We had a good time, we worked hard, we spoke a lot."

Last month, Cahill resigned as coach of the Australian Davis Cup team after two years in the job, citing business and personal reasons.

So Federer will continue to work with Severin Luthi, Switzerland's Davis Cup captain, on a part-time basis.

He is seen here practicing for ATP Indian Wells masters 1000.


(Via news.com.au; Images by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal toughen up for Indian Wells

Roger Federer must be very keen in renewing his rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the ATP Indian Wells masters 1000.

Nadal knows that all he has to do is toughen up for the challenge... and smells good at the same time. But not with the help of his signature Lanvin perfume though.


(Images via sports.sina.com.cn)

Sania Mirza's athleticism impresses Gil Reyes

Earlier this week, Gil Reyes praised Sania Mirza's 'athleticism' after a one-week stint with the Indian tennis star.

Sania trained with Reyes, who has worked with top stars like Ana Ivanovic and Fernando Verdasco, at his Las Vegas centre.

Sania's coach Sven Groeneveld was also there with her during the training.

"I have enjoyed the training sessions with Sania."

"I am truly impressed with her athleticism. She has natural athletic ability and has been well coached," Reyes said.

"Professional tennis has become quite physical and will continue to do so."

"Adding a strength and power to a natural athlete like Sania could certainly improve her tennis game, specially speed, movement and court coverage," he said.

The Spanish trainer said the kind of injury Sania picked up recently, she should be given adequate time to recover.

"It is important to respect Sania's recent wrist injury and not force the issue."

"However, she has been training her lower body with great focus and intensity."

"I can understand the enthusiasm about Sania's future and I share the enthusiasm," Reyes said.

Reyes also expressed his willingness to work with Sania again.

"I hope that her schedule will include many training days at my training center in Las Vegas because I believe that by adding greater physical capabilities to her abundant tennis talent, Sania will enjoy a very successful career as a professional athlete."

How much Sania has benefited from this training, we will know soon as she will kick off her campaign at Indian Wells tennis tournament against Ukrainian Mariya Koryttseva this week.

(Via hindu.com, Image via saniamirza.net.in)

Let's celebrate brotherhood!

Either you hate it or embrace it.

If you don't get it, let's just say that these are just funny photos ;-)

Andy Murray in pink.

Richard Gasquet, Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon.

Marin Cilic and Mario Ancic.

Dmitry Tursunov and Grigor Dimitrov.

Marc Gicquel riding on Gilles Simon.

(All images via menstennisforums.com)