To paraphrase so many in the tennis world right now (but this isn't news nor revelatory at all): Nadal's dominance on clay is phenomenal; I would say absurd. Before I go on: Congrats, Rafa! But you know me: time for a little perspective ala Mcshow. Let's talk about the clay a little bit more. French …
Monte Carlo Summary
A Nadal v Nishikori final is better than nothing. Frankly, I haven't seen much of the tennis beyond Novak's quest to give birth to a competitive clay season. As for Djokovic's Monte Carlo representation, what was clear on the court and in my last post reflecting on his win v Coric was his need for …
Serb Overcomes the Croat on 10th MP
A little weary at the end, but Novak is through 76 75. Thiem next. Not quite the zip on some of those ground strokes, but his defense and serve are on the return. Get yourself something to eat, Mr. Djokovic and take a nap. Bravo. What was more impressive, the Serb's or the Croat's resiliency? …
Mainstream Tennis Analysis
Mcshow will make picks when picks need to be made. Monte Carlo is a feeling-out of the clay field, a christening, as we said, of the season. Granted, there are bettors out there who want more consistent picks, etc. But this sort of prognostication we see is what we call parking in the dark. Thiem …
Speaking of Novak and Nadal
What a brilliant start for the Serb! The highlights weren't terribly impressive, but the stroke seems to be returning, the serve looks much better, and body language, in general, much improved. The fact that he has the capacity (mental, physical) to open-up shop in Monte Carlo and produce some bakery goods like that has to …
Monte Carlo Draw
We've all seen the draw and have our thoughts on Nadal's path to continued greatness on the Monte Carlo clay. He showed his form and typical fight in Valencia last week. This should bode well for the Spanish #1. On the one hand, his MC quarter appears absolutely wedged with talent, as if the tournament …
Same Old
Nadal murdering Zverev on Davis Cup dirt in Valencia 1 4 and 4 is certainly ominous and same old. Sure he had the favorable home court advantage, but you and I know he's unclayable, especially now, knowing this has to be the final chapter of Fedal (yes, they're officially attached -- 2017 made sure of …
