Fuck the AO and the ATP. Beyond the injury issues that plague the sport, about which many are concerned; the money -- did you hear what Djokovic said at the players-only meeting? and other problems this tour -- and society in general -- deals with, the Australian Open, as we begin voyage on this new …
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The Nadal Quarter – What!
I still can't quite wrap my brain around this one. Had a fourth espresso this morning to see if that might wake me from this Fellini-like deja-vu-like tennis nightmare. Nadal, up to his old tricks -- throw-in the extended practice "exhibition," a few sinister requests about who can referee his matches, stick the shot-clock up …
Auckland Final and Melbourne Fitness
Roberto Bautista Agut prevailed over Juan Del Potro today in the ASB Classic final 61 46 75. I tuned-in at the start of the second set with the Spaniard in total control, having dominated the first set, with three service breaks. Del Potro looked tired and the match call confirmed this. In fact, Tracy Austin …
2018 AO Draw Analysis
First Quarter: We'll call this the Nadal/Cilic quarter. Nadal is set to see Estrella Burgos, then maybe Leo Mayer R2, perhaps Coric (who's beaten Nadal twice) or Dzhumer R3, and a fourth-rounder against the likes of Isner or Dogopolov. If the Spaniard can get through that bracket, he's into the QF. Granted, his knee is …
2018 Australian Open Draw
Time to talk some Melbourne major men's tennis aka the 2018 Australian Open. Of course, the draw is out, and two main ideas are crystal clear: Nadal has a cream-puff draw and we have more uncertainty about players' chances than ever before (including Nadal). Not sure how we can even call a player a favorite …
Dear, Reader . . .
I could have thanked the couple of readers in my previous post as the subject came up about people appreciating my blog, but I thought I'd write a post thanking them and anyone else who enjoys the blog (loved the big boost in readership during the AO. . .stick around! 😀 First and foremost, cheers to all …
2017 AO Final: Federer Beats Nadal and Secures 18th Grand Slam Title
What a fortnight of tennis, ending in what will go down as an historic final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Despite whatever criticism a viewer might have of some of the actual tennis in the final, Federer's wayward FH, for instance, or Nadal's failure to convert breakpoints (both respective cornerstones of these titans' games), …
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2017 AO Final: Fedal XXXV
Folks, I haven't had a computer all day (this from my phone), so I'm unable to really write, but what is there really to say at this point? This should be a competitive match, imho, for really two reasons: 1. Dimitrov did push Rafa to the edge. This point concerns Rafa's form. He has not …
Federer v Nadal: Preface to the Preview
Nadal outlasts Dimitrov in a classic five set semi-final. I will have to reflect on this match as I preview the final, but let me have your attention for a few moments. This is directed at a select few out there who think they have this rivalry all figured-out. I have a good idea: keep …
Dimitrov’s SF Run at the AO
I'm up, working and waiting on this last quarter final. Dimitrov into the second SF with a straight set win against the overmatched Belgian, David Goffin. He awaits the winner of Raonic v Nadal. Dimitrov is, needlesstosay, rolling. This post seems quite prescient, no ("Djokovic v Dimitrov")? Not that Djokovic and Dimitrov ended-up playing in a …
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