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Roger Federer‘s historic 2012 season got even better this week at the Shanghai Masters as he accomplished something that no men’s player has ever done with his third-round victory against Stanislas Wawrinka. Roger Federer wins at Shanghai Masters, will remain No. 1; 1st men’s player to be No. 1 for 300 weeks since rankings began in 1973. — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo)...
Published: October 10, 2012
Rafael Nadal cannot risk further injury to his knee by returning to tennis for the last part of the season, which is why he would be smart to take some more time off and return to the sport in 2013. He recently spoke about his injury via the Telegraph. “Impossible, no. But difficult, yes,” Nadal said when asked whether he would make a comeback before the end of the season. “I...
Published: October 7, 2012
The Shanghai Masters is one of the final tournaments on the 2012 ATP schedule, and a strong performance by Roger Federer would help him maintain his No. 1 world ranking as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, ranked No. 2 and No. 3, try to close the gap on the Swiss champion. There won’t be too many more chances this year for Djokovic or Murray to claim the top ranking, but both of them are capable...
Published: September 23, 2012
Rafael Nadal is currently recovering from an injury that prevented him from finishing the 2012 season on a high note, but the Spanish star still has plenty of good tennis left in him. He recently spoke with Vanity Fair about his career (via ATP.com): I don’t know how long I will keep playing tennis. I’ll be 31 in five years and taking into account the fact that I started at 16. Perhaps...
Published: September 23, 2012
Rafael Nadal is currently recovering from an injury that prevented him from finishing the 2012 season on a high note, but the Spanish star still has plenty of good tennis left in him. He recently spoke with Vanity Fair about his career (via ATP.com): I don’t know how long I will keep playing tennis. I’ll be 31 in five years and taking into account the fact that I started at 16. Perhaps...
Published: September 19, 2012
As Brazil prepares for another exciting match against South American rival Argentina, there are a number of players who have a lot to prove. These players are either veterans trying to show they still belong in the squad, or young players who are looking to prove they deserve a prominent role in the team’s future. Let’s look at three players who must shine for Brazil on Thursday. Dede Dede...
Published: September 18, 2012
Roger Federer became a Grand Slam champion again this year when he won his seventh Wimbledon title, but winning his 18th Grand Slam singles title will be incredibly difficult in 2013. To his credit, Federer played well this season. He made the semifinals at the Australian and French Opens, won Wimbledon, and was upset in the quarterfinals at the US Open by Tomas Berdych. He also won the silver medal...
Published: September 12, 2012
Andy Murray‘s triumph at the U.S. Open on Monday night will make him the favorite to win the Australian Open in next year’s first Grand Slam tournament. Murray’s first Grand Slam victory in New York, in addition to his gold-medal-match victory over Roger Federer at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, will give him the confidence needed to dominate the 2013 season. In his U.S. Open...
Published: September 11, 2012
Spain’s qualifying match versus Georgia is an opportunity for many Spanish players to impress their manager before the next World Cup tournament begins in two years. Santi Cazorla of Arsenal will be one player looking to continue his fine international form as Spain begins its first of five 2014 World Cup qualifying matches on Tuesday. Let’s look at three Spanish players who will shine...
Published: September 11, 2012
England and Ukraine will meet for the first time since their Euro 2012 match in June when the Three Lions were fortunate to escape with a victory after benefiting from a missed call on the goal line. Ukraine should have been credited a goal in the second half of that group stage match, but even though the ball completely crossed the goal line, the goal was not given. England survived with a 1-0 victory,...