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It’s almost time for the French Open, and that means it’s time for Rafael Nadal to add another French Open title to his resume. Nadal has played in the French Open seven times and, amazingly, has only lost one match. The Spaniard’s sole loss came in the fourth round in 2009 to Robing Soderling. It was clear to all those viewing on that day Nadal was not himself. There’s...
Published: May 11, 2012
The draw at the Madrid Masters is developing beautifully, providing quite a few can’t-miss matches. This year’s event is the first to be played on blue clay, which is supposed to make tennis easier to follow for the viewer. The surface has been called “smurf clay” by a few of the players, many of which have a difficult time keeping their footing on this slippery...
Published: May 8, 2012
The London Olympics are right around the corner, and that means another gold medal will be awarded to a male tennis player. This years tournament will take place at the All England Club, on its hallowed grass courts. The play at Wimbledon will end on July 8th, but the Olympics will be played on the same courts, starting on July 28th. So basically, there will be two Wimbledons this year. This is something...
Published: March 27, 2012
Today will mark only the second time that Andy Roddick and Juan Monaco will do battle on a tennis court. The two met last year on a hard court in Winston-Salem, with Roddick defeating the Argentine Monaco, 6-1, 6-4. Roddick completely dominated that match converting three of his five break points while never even seceding a break point opportunity to Monaco. Andy hit nine aces to Monaco’s one. It...
Published: March 22, 2012
The second Master’s series event of the year has already kicked off at the Sony Ericsson Open. The first Master’s series event, the BNP Paribas Open, was won by Roger Federer in straight sets over John Inser. Federer was also able to defeat his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal, on an outdoor hard court for the first time since 2005. The Swiss Maestro has found his confidence once...
Published: March 21, 2012
The tennis world descends upon Key Biscayne for the Sony Ericsson Open this week, as the second Master’s 1000 event of the year is held there. Novak Djokovic won the title last year as he defeated Rafael Nadal in the final to complete the American double (winning both the BNP Paribas Open and the Sony Ericsson titles). Although the top 32 seeds receive byes into the second round,...
Published: March 13, 2012
On July 2nd, 2001 on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, there was a changing of the guard. On that day, one that will be remembered throughout the history of professional tennis, a young nineteen year old named Roger Federer beat the number one player from the previous generation. That man’s name? Pete Sampras. On that memorable day, Federer did everything a little better than the great...
Published: March 5, 2012
Roger Federer has accomplished almost everything one can on a tennis court. Wimbledon title? Check that box six times. U.S. Open title? Check that box five times. Australian Open? Check that box four times. French Open? Check that box once. Although Federer has won almost every title in the past, his future is constantly questioned. There is reason for the questioning though. Federer will be...