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Tournament Preview: There comes a time where every top player has to prove their worth. A time where the naysayers need to be silenced, and a player’s legacy can deservedly be edged in stone. For world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, that time appears to be now-or-never. Grinding her way to the top spot in the rankings, the Danish firecracker has yet the reach the finals of a Major event. Adding...
Published: November 30, 2010
Tie Preview: Serbian Team: Novak Djokovic, Viktor Troicki, Janko Tipsarevic and Nenad Zimonjic French Team: Gael Monfils, Michael Llodra, Gilles Simon and Arnaud Clement Riding a wave of emotions into this year’s Davis Cup final in Belgrade, the Serbian and French finalists have everything to play for during the last event of 2010. While Novak Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjic were busy pulling in...
Published: November 17, 2010
When the word Mallorca roles off a tennis fan’s tongue, the immediate name that comes to mind is Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard has dominated the first part of his career by capturing nine Grand Slam titles, while continuing to chase all-time leader Roger Federer. But when looking back on the history of Spanish tennis, and more specifically tennis in Mallorca, it would be foolish for any fan...
Published: November 16, 2010
Winding down a globe-trotting season is never an easy proposition for the world’s best players. Checking in and out of numerous hotel rooms; handing in racket-after-racket to the stringers on site; or waiting for a rain-delayed match to begin: It can certainly take its toll. But when looking back on one’s year, the satisfaction of qualifying for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finale must,...
Published: November 6, 2010
The Masters 1000 event in Paris, France was dealt a significant blow when world No. 1 and former finalist Rafael Nadal withdrew. Citing a shoulder injury for his withdrawal, Nadal’s top seed in the tournament was taken by Roger Federer. The last regular event of the season will provide a do-or-die week for six players. With three spots remaining for the World Tour Finale—Tomas Berdych,...
Published: October 31, 2010
Tournament Preview: There will be more than a few compelling storylines to follow this week at the Swiss Indoors Basel event in Switzerland. First off, Roger Federer returns to his hometown tournament in search of his 65th career title, while attempting to recapture the crown that Novak Djokovic defeated him for last year. Although Federer and Djokovic have firmly cemented their names in the season-ending...
Published: October 24, 2010
Tournament Preview: The culminating event on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is set to take place in Doha this week. Featuring eight of the best players in the world, the WTA Championships will be highlighted by Caroline Wozniacki, Vera Zvonareva, Kim Clijsters, Francesca Schiavone, Sam Stosur, Jelena Jankovic, Elena Dementieva and Victoria Azarenka. Divided into two round robin sections, the eight combatants...
Published: October 17, 2010
Shanghai Rolex Masters—China Riding a wave of spectacular ball-striking and concentration, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have plowed through a draw of 54 other players to set up a final showdown in Shanghai on Sunday. While Murray got the better of Federer earlier this year in Toronto, the Swiss has risen to the occasion of ending the year with vigor by breezing through a tricky draw. Both...
Published: October 17, 2010
The last official duel-gender event of the tennis calender will take place in Moscow, Russia this week. While the men of the ATP World Tour finished up their Asian journey in Shanghai, the women of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour wrapped up proceedings in Osaka, Japan. The long trek from Asia to Europe can often include jet-lag and becoming familiar with different court conditions, but considering that...
Published: October 15, 2010
The fall season can often leave the most avid tennis fan a little blue. There’s really “nothing” to play for at this stage of the season, except for some lucrative appearances fees, and sponsored promoted events. However, with the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters in the not-to-distant future, the pairings on deck could produce some interesting story-lines. While Roger Federer...