Top 10 Profile: David Ferrer

The second player we will examine in this series is none other than the Spanish stalwart, David Ferrer. To take a look at Andy Murray‘s profile, click below. Andy Murray’s Profile Strengths Mentality/Spirit—David Ferrer approaches each and every match with an acute obstinacy, an unwillingness to budge against the force of any obstacle or setback.  His heart is that of a lion—one... 

Top 10 Profile: David Ferrer

The second player we will examine in this series is none other than the Spanish stalwart, David Ferrer.   Strengths Mentality/Spirit David Ferrer approaches each and every match with an acute obstinacy, an unwillingness to budge against the force of any obstacle or setback.  His heart is that of a lion—one that looms large in the face of adversity and one that embraces the thrills... 

Top 10 Profile: Andy Murray

In this ten part series, I am going to breakdown and dissect the strengths and weaknesses of each player in the top 10… The series will include the following players… 1. Roger Federer (SUI) 2. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 3. Andy Murray (GBR) 4. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5. David Ferrer (ESP) 6. Juan Martín Del Potro (ARG) 7. Tomáš Berdych (CZE) 8. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 9. Janko... 

Federer-Murray: Dissecting the Significance of the Olympic Finals

Roger Federer and Andy Murray are set to provide tennis fans around the world with a sense of deja vu that is striking in both its immediacy and significance. As they did just four short Sundays ago, Federer and Murray will engage in what promises to be a clash for the ages on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon’s Centre Court, the utmost premiere and enshrined stage the tennis world has to offer. But... 

Roger Federer: Documenting the Greatness of a Living Legend

“A tennis masterclass” “A near faultless display” “Completely dominant” “Unleashed his full array of shots” “Inspired play” “Federer maintained his brilliance” “Federer completed what promises to be the first of many Grand Slam victories” The excerpts above were extracted from a prophetical article published by the... 

Wimbledon 2012: Why Novak Djokovic Should Be Considered the Favorite

***Before reading this article, I strongly encourage that you read this debate***—-An as an aside, I am fully anticipating a hotly contested feud over this subject matter as goes with the territory in any debate.  With that said, I am willing to discuss any components of this article and subject matter given a healthy and civilized debate environment is maintained*** Following his 2012 French... 

French Open 2012: Anaylzing the Fall of Serena Williams

Coming into this year’s French Open, Serena Williams had captured 17 consecutive victories on the red (and blue) clay.    With titles in Charleston and Madrid, Williams’ resolve and tenacity that has characterized her entire career as a player was more than evident.  Following an extremely challenging 2011 season which was severely abridged by a battle with a pulmonary embolism,... 

French Open 2012: Is It the Year Federer Finally Beats Nadal at Roland Garros?

In their five previous French Open meetings, Rafael Nadal has sunk Roger Federer into states of inexplicable mental abstraction. Federer has been digging deep to find the answers to the seemingly unanswerable questions regarding his matches against the King of Clay. The variety of tactics Federer has employed against Nadal have all proved to be of no avail, a futile barrage of attacks that Nadal has... 

4 Ways Tennis’ ‘Big Three’ Can Force Positive Change in the Sport

Author Wally Lamb once stated, “Power, wrongly used, defeats the oppressor as well as the oppressed.”  Fortunately for the ATP World Tour, the players holding the vast majority of power have utilized a significantly heightened and rational moral code, relative to what society often experiences and deals with on a day to day basis. These players, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and... 

Rafael Nadal: Will He Ever Get Past the Mental Hurdle of His Knee Issue?

Politician Dolores Ibarruri once passionately expressed that it is “better to die on one’s feet than to live on one’s knees.” Unfortunately for Rafael Nadal, the unwavering desire to live on his feet has caused him to die on his knees.    The amount of energy and commitment Nadal injects into his game is unprecedented.  The warrior-like mentality... 

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