SHARAPOVA CRASHES OUT BUT RUTHLESS ROGER IS THROUGH
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June 1, 2015
A moment of complacency can finish you at Roland Garros, just as surely as a bout of illness. So it was for Gael Monfils, who was 40-0 up in the first game when he resumed his match against Roger Federer at one set all. CASUAL Monfils decided to attempt a casual drop-shot to complete that […]
Robinsons, Slazenger and Other Wimbledon Partners
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May 28, 2015
Here’s a fun exercise in brand-spotting: at Wimbledon 2015, see how many logos or advertisements you can spot. Aside from select products supplied by Wimbledon’s official suppliers you are unlikely to find any. Despite being one the world’s most popular events, Wimbledon takes a distinctly ‘less is more’ approach to advertising. It’s not by accident but […]
RAFA: “I’M PLAYING BETTER AND BETTER”…BUT BOUCHARD IS OUT…
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May 26, 2015
Rafael Nadal insists he is moving in the right direction after he defeated Quentin Halys 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening match of his Roland Garros title defence. Despite a rusty patch during the opening set, Nadal soon settled into a decent rhythm and saw off the 18-year-old wildcard entrant in one hour and forty-nine […]
Murray through, Lopez out…and is Sharapova ill?
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May 25, 2015
Andy Murray sailed through his first round clash against Facundo Arguello, claiming the match 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 without having to show his very best tennis. Murray, one of the favourites for success in Paris, will be relieved that he didn’t have to expend too much energy, knowing what fearsome challenges may lie ahead further down […]
Federer through…but unhappy
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May 24, 2015
Roger Federer cruised through his first-round match at Roland Garros with growing confidence – but showed rather less faith in the security arrangements at the French Open. Although the number two seed started somewhat shakily, he ended convincingly with some spectacular winners in an entertaining 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Colombia’s Alejandro Falla. BREACHED Then […]
RAFA V NOVAK IN ROLAND GARROS QUARTERS?
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May 22, 2015
Rafa Nadal could face Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals…with Andy Murray potentially awaiting the winner in the semis! If Djokovic is to complete his Career Slam in Paris, he is probably going to have to do it the hard way. With Nadal seeded sixth and Murray third, Novak is faced with a momunemtal […]
Federer Falls To Imperious Djokovic in Rome
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May 17, 2015
Novak Djokovic produced a breathtaking performance to defeat the formidable Roger Federer with surprising ease in Rome, taking the Italian title for the fourth time with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory. ‘Grazie ancora Roma,’ Novak wrote on a camera before accepting yet another trophy. OPPORTUNITY Federer only had one significant chance, the opportunity to […]
Casual Murray Dismantles Nadal… On Clay!!!
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May 10, 2015
‘This is why we play tennis.’ Andy Murray talked like he could hardly believe it. But then again who could? Murray beats Rafa Nadal 6-3, 6-2 on clay? So easy! Was this a dream? INCREDIBLE For Murray, yes. His tenth Masters title and first on clay. Later he said: ‘It was an incredible atmosphere, to […]
WHY THE BIG GUNS FEAR AUSSIE NICK
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May 7, 2015
He is 20 years old, armed with passion and extremely dangerous. Now the big guns of tennis are sure of one thing: they won’t want to play Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon – or anywhere else, for that matter. Conqueror of Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon last year, the brilliant Australian recently took down the great Roger […]
CAN SERENA BEAT MARGARET COURT?
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We all know Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. But can she become the undisputed greatest female player ever, backed by the statistics and history books? It’s a tough ask. Margaret Court, the powerful Australian, won an incredible 24 singles slams in the 1960s and 1970s. Serena “only” has […]