Will Gael Monfils Ever Fulfill His Enormous Potential?

In the pantheon of the greatest pure athletes to ever grace a tennis court, most would probably mention Rafael Nadal at the top of the list, but I believe Gael Monfils beats Nadal by a hair or two. The level of Monfils’ athleticism is so high that watching one of his matches almost guarantees a few hours of high-level entertainment, but that doesn’t always mean the result is a win. When... 

The Age Of Rafael Nadal: Rafa Wins The U.S. Open, Completes Career Slam

In a U.S. Open where the final was pushed to Monday for a third year in a row, Nadal defeated a very in-form Novak Djokovic to take the one title he needed to complete the rare career slam and all by the age of 24. While the match may not have been on par with the Federer vs Djokovic semifinal, it was still full of exquisite shot-making and at times the highest drama possible. With a snarl on his face,... 

U.S. Open 2010: Ten Reasons Why It’s Roger Federer Vs. Rafael Nadal in the Final

It’s the final that everyone is salivating over so that these two giants can give us another exemplary lesson on why they are all-time greats and why their names will forever remind us of what master class tennis truly is. The paths for both players, however, are filled with land mines after a couple of days in which most of the top players  were either ousted or taken to five sets. Begin... 

U.S. Open 2010: How the Field Stacks Up Against Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Yesterday the sporting world’s attention turned to one of its very biggest and best events; The U.S. Open. Most people across the tennis world are hoping for the one final in which Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have not stared one another across the net.  The problem is that the path to get that final is full of land mines for each player. These days most player’s games are built... 

Are Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal More Than the Sum Of a Few Words?

The media is a fickle thing.  Much like poets, our words have an impact and that can be both a highly positive thing, and at the same time a terrible one. On our good days we write pieces that inspire.  Some of the articles are filled with great truths, some are poetic, and some are even damning.  But as with most things in life, there is a flip side and therein lies the problem. The... 

Summer and Fall Hardcourt Musings and Predictions

With just a few short weeks until the summer and fall hardcourt season, I thought it was time to look forward to the major tournaments that make up the rest of the 2010 tour schedule. The hardcourt season often presents players with one of two major paths. One is to continue with their winning ways, while the other is to recover from disappointing losses and find a way to grind their way back to respectability. Some... 

Is Rafael Nadal As Great As Roger Federer?

Two great players. One named Rafael Nadal, the other Roger Federer. For the better part of the past decade, they have dominated men’s tennis almost exclusively. With vastly different styles and personalities, they have each stamped their places in the annals of tennis history and continue to make their mark. Their rivalry is legendary. Each has benefited enormously from the other across the... 

Wimbledon Final 2010: Will Rafael Nadal Win His Eighth Slam?

Some thought he was done.  In a sport whose landscape can change in the blink of an eye, and whose players can go from complete domination to an afterthought, it’s particularly amazing what Rafael Nadal has managed to do over the course of the last four months.  He’s managed to come back to a level most players can only imagine. After what can only be described as a year of trials... 

2010 French Open Men’s Final: What Would a Win Mean For Rafael Nadal’s Future?

Winning Paris used to be almost a guarantee for Rafael Nadal, but injuries and a shocking loss last year have provided us with just enough doubt to make this final both mouth-watering and terrifying. Also, this is the first final since Nadal’s maiden slam win in which he has not faced one Roger Federer across the net.  The soothing knowledge in the somewhat predictable, yet remarkably effective... 

Will Rafael Nadal Let Roland Garros Slip Through His Fingers?

Rafael Nadal is back to his near-peak form at his favorite and best slam.  Now in the semifinals, Nadal must fight his way through unlikely challenger Jurgen Melzer to book his place in the finals. Most, if not all, experts agree that it would be extremely unlikely for Nadal to lose to Melzer who is making his first appearance in a slam semifinal.  In fact, most believe the match will be... 

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