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Roger Federer has been among the top players in the world for more than a decade, and that is still the case today, but based on his current form it is hard to imagine Fed being a major factor in the upcoming French Open. Prior to entering the Madrid Open, Federer hadn’t played in a tournament since March. Some observers felt like the time off might be beneficial, while others believed that it...
Published: May 7, 2013
Rafael Nadal has had a trying year as injuries and illnesses have kept him off the court as much as he has been on it, but with his health seemingly squared away, Nadal should be installed as the French Open favorite. After surprisingly losing to journeyman Lukas Rosol in the second round at Wimbledon last year, Nadal withdrew from the London Olympics with a knee injury. That ailment caused Nadal to...
Published: July 28, 2012
As one of the marquee events in London, the men’s and women’s tennis tournaments will certainly be followed closely throughout the Olympic Games. The world’s best players did battle at Wimbledon just a few weeks ago, and they will do so once again over the next week, but they will be competing for Olympic gold rather than a trophy. While some of the matches will be televised, there...
Published: July 19, 2012
There will be a new Olympic gold medalist in men’s tennis this year, as defending champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2012 Summer Games in London, according to NBC Olympics on Twitter: Although no specific explanation was given for Nadal’s withdrawal, he simply said that he was not in condition to play. While Nadal won the French Open this year, things haven’t gone well...
Published: June 14, 2012
With the start of Wimbledon just a little over a week away, men’s tennis stars are trying to hone their grass-court skills this week in the Gerry Weber Open in Germany. Not every top player has chosen to compete, but the ones that have will obviously want to turn in a strong performance so they are prepared for the season’s third Grand Slam. If a player performs poorly it doesn’t...
Published: May 12, 2012
Serena Williams is unquestionably one of the most dominant women’s tennis players of all time, but she has never been particularly adept on clay. Williams is cruising at the Madrid Open after a 6-1, 6-3 quarterfinal win over Maria Sharapova, however, and that makes her a favorite in the upcoming French Open. Over the course of her illustrious career Williams has won 13 Grand Slams, but only one...
Published: May 11, 2012
With the French Open on the horizon, tennis’ top players are trying to round their respective games into form. One particular star who has done a good job of that is Roger Federer. Perhaps more importantly, though, Fed hasn’t been receiving as much attention as his counterparts, and that will play right into his hands. Federer has looked extremely impressive on the blue clay in the Madrid...