Nadal vs. Berdych: From Breakfast at Wimbledon To Breakfast of Champions

Appetizer No. 1: Tomas Berdych vs. Novak DjokovicFrom the first ball toss, from the slump of his shoulders to the resignation stamped on his face, you knew that Novak Djokovic was not going to win this match. Djokovic stood on the baseline with a defeatist attitude and allowed Tomas Berdych to dictate play.  It was as if the soul had been sucked from his game and the Serb simply went through... 

Roger Federer vs. Pete Sampras 2001: Remaking the Wimbledon Classic in 2010

“Winners are not those who never fail but those who never quit.” —Edwin Louis Cole If you were lucky, you were there at the inception, when the first moments of brilliance blossomed.  The teenage phenom from Switzerland sporting a bandanna, his long hair swept back in a ponytail, bit at his lower lip while he served and danced along the baseline on Centre Court. The young... 

Andy Roddick’s Post Wimbledon Maxim: Nobody Remembers Who Lost…

Andy Roddick’s result at Wimbledon Monday mirrors the state of men’s tennis in the United States—generally showy but lacking substance.  It is not enough to have a huge serve and powerful ground strokes, you must also pay the ultimate price which means putting in the compulsory hours to ensure you are mentally and physically fit to win a major championship. The No. 1 American,... 

Roger Federer and Williams Sisters Dominate the Last Decade at Wimbledon

In the first decade of the 21st Century the sport of tennis saw rapid improvements in three areas: racket technology, the preparation and conditioning of players, and the style of play on the courts of Wimbledon. As the courts slowed, players began to find success on the baseline, staying back and dictating play. Serve and volley in its traditional form began to fade in effectiveness. No longer were... 

Wimbledon 2010: Blockbuster Monday of Tennis for the Ladies in the Round of 16

If you have any plans for Monday, put them aside, because the ladies at Wimbledon have set a most appetizing table to lure you to their courts, away from the normal more masculine fare.  To call it “Blockbuster Monday” is to minimize its significance.  The matchups are staggering, some significant enough to rate as “finals” in most years.  The ladies’... 

Wimbledon 2010: Roger Federer Must Defy the French Connection…

Which professional tennis troupe is doing their best work on the green lawns of Wimbledon in 2010—the French!  This begs the question—why do these Frenchmen wait to shine on grass?  Shouldn’t they be honing their skills for the red clay in order to secure their own championship at Stade Roland Garros? One would think so but no player from France has won the French Open... 

Wimbledon 2010: Will The Queen Become Andy Murray’s Lucky Charm?

As if Andy Murray did not have enough pressure on his young shoulders, now he must worry about his bow to the Queen of England before his match gets underway on Centre Court.  There, Murray will meet Jarkko Nieminen of Finland in the second round. The Queen has come calling—her first visit in 33 years—to see young Mr. Murray, and some suspect, to pay her respects to this tournament... 

Roger Federer Asks the Question: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

When Roger Federer takes Court No. 1 tomorrow, undoubtedly, he will fall to his knees to kiss the hallowed ground.  No, it is not the finals. In fact it is only the second round.  But Federer remains indebted to Wimbledon’s magic big time. The fabled lawns forgave his inconsistent play, and allowed Federer to return from the brink of disaster to see action another day—more precisely... 

Wimbledon 2010: Changing of the Guard As Rafael Nadal Surpasses Roger Federer

Splendor on the Grass: Federer Leads the Field Again… Throughout the wide vista of sporting events, there exists nothing quite as resplendent as Wimbledon draped in a quiet dignity as it opens its gates for the annual fortnight of tennis competition. The serenity of the grounds contrasts mightily with the sheer aggressive athleticism of its participants. Even grunting and groaning seem out... 

Rafael Nadal Rules Pre-Wimbledon 2010 Power Rankings

On Monday, as the sun rises, offering the first view of the well-tended lawns at the All-England Club at Wimbledon, tennis aficionados breathe a deep sigh of relief, having survived the dust of the red clay and the sometimes ugly tenor of long, grueling matches.  Grass is green and invigorating, inviting brisk movement and light, skipping motions across the lawns. This is the moment the earth... 

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