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The first ATP final of the 2013 season has dawned upon us in Doha as Richard Gasquet of France and Nikolay Davydenko of Russia contest the crowning match of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. At stake is 250 points and a check for just over $180,000 for the champion. Gasquet comes in as the world No. 10 and the tournament’s No. 2 seed, while Davydenko is ranked No. 44 and has blazed...
Published: January 3, 2013
We all know or knew that one student during our high school years who had all the brains but absolutely zero drive to effectively manage their intellectual prowess. It was the student who would never study for a test, not even know there was a test on the day of the test, but of course, without fail, would ace the test and do so before most even got a chance to write their names. The target of incessant...
Published: December 9, 2012
Novak Djokovic arguably possesses the greatest double-handed backhand of all time. A rhythmic and coordinated piece of artistry, Djokovic’s backhand is a true powerhouse. What impresses me most about Djokovic’s backhand is the pure mastery he has over the shot yet how consistently simple he is able to keep it. The Serbian has perfected the necessary...
Published: December 9, 2012
Whether he welcomes it or not, John Isner will always be remembered for his opening-round match in the 2010 edition of Wimbledon. Of course, this was the setting where Isner ultimately overcame the resistance of the ever-trying Frenchman, Nicolas Mahut, 70-68 in the fifth set. Unfortunately for the American, if his career were to end today his match with Mahut would be his only...
Published: October 25, 2012
We are often told that any form of success, whether small or large, is invariably preceded by failure. As history prescribes to us, failure has proven to be a catalyst, not a hindrance, toward fulfilling the goals we set out for ourselves. Society provides us with no shortage of examples of individuals who exemplify this very sentiment. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball...