MONFILS SURVIVES LATE-NIGHT FRIGHT IN MELBOURNE THRILLER
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January 20, 2015
MONFILS French newcomer Lucas Pouille gave Gael Monfils a fright in a wonderful late-night thriller in Melbourne. The controversial Monfils had pushed the boundaries of athleticism and gamesmanship in a dramatic match against his young compatriot. The twenty-year-old Pouille had taken the first two sets before Monfils sent a stunning defensive pick-up straight back through […]
SHOCKS, LAUGHS AND MARATHONS AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN
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January 19, 2015
The first day of the Aussie Open had it all! SHOCKS Serbian fifth seed Ana Ivanovic could hardly do a thing right after winning the first set against Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka 6-1. Just when we though the match was as good as over, Ivanovic imploded to serve a total of ten double faults. The […]
What Happens When it Rains at Wimbledon?
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January 16, 2015
Wimbledon is more than just a sporting event – it’s a unique experience. Whether you’re attending with debenture tickets or you’ve spent hours waiting in The Queue, there’s nothing more frustrating than having rain ruin a day out at the tennis. Over the years, Wimbledon has experienced its fair share of rainy days. Some have […]
Fabulous Federer Completes Davis Cup Triumph
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November 23, 2014
It just had to be Roger, didn’t it? The script demanded that one man alone could clinch the Davis Cup for Switzerland and give us all the climax we craved. It had been written in the sporting stars and Federer fulfilled the prophecy in sumptuous style. This was not just any Federer. This was the […]
Wawrinka Gives Switzerland Dream Start In Davis Cup Final
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November 21, 2014
Stan Wawrinka gave Switzerland a dream start in the Davis Cup final by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four sets. Then it was down to Roger Federer to see if he could make it a perfect day for his country at one of the biggest occasions our sport has ever seen. A world record crowd for […]
Roger Pulls Out Of O2 Final…But Wants To Play Davis Cup Final…
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November 16, 2014
Roger Federer withdrew from the ATP World Tour Final with a back injury, leaving Novak Djokovic as undisputed champion. But Federer later made it clear that he intends to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup final against France next weekend. Andy Murray stepped in as a replacement for a tame exhibition match at the […]
ATP World Tour Finals Day 7
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November 15, 2014
Roger Federer saved four match points to set up the dream year-end final against Novak Djokovic. It will be Federer’s ninth – and if the 2014 finale is half as good as the sensational 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6) all-Swiss semi-final late on Saturday night, it will be a treat indeed. Djokovic vowed not to let […]
World Tour Finals Day 6
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November 14, 2014
You had to smile. Romantic Novak Djokovic completed the perfect year by securing his third world number one title in style. Yet his most memorable message in his moment of triumph had nothing to do with tennis. His 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tomas Berdych was a predictable formality, yet it meant so much for the […]
ATP World Tour Finals Day 5
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November 13, 2014
Fabulous Roger Federer came within two points of serving up a dreaded double bagel against a troubled Andy Murray in what fast became a humiliating experience for the Brit on home soil. You sensed that if he had really wanted to rub salt in the wounds, Federer could have dealt the ultimate blow to Murray’s […]
ATP World Tour Finals Day 4
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November 12, 2014
Novak Djokovic looked unbeatable as he destroyed Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 6-0 to show why nobody does it better. One more win will confirm his status as year-end world number one. It was exhibition stuff from a man approaching the height of his powers, at peace with himself, but causing all kinds of turmoil in his […]