A showdown of 2 of the 3 best players on the ATP Tour at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells 2011.
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Classic Matches: Ana Ivanovic vs Jelena Jankovic, 2008 Roland Garros (French Open)
A classic battle between two Serbia superstars. This match was significant not only because it was a tense and thrilling match but because if Ana Ivanovic, who was seeded #2 at the tournament, won she would rise to #1 in the world with a win over Jelena, not to mention get a chance in the … Continue reading »
Classic Matches: Martina Hingis vs. Kim Clijsters, 2007 Australian Open QF
Not only was this a battle between two future Hall of Famers, it was a stark contrast in styles. Hingis, the patient crafter of points, using subtle angles and court generalship, against Clijsters, with the power hitting straight ahead style. Even the way they move is different…yet the same. Hingis runs a lot of balls … Continue reading »
Classic Matches: Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova, 2004 Wimbledon Final
The 13th seeded 17 year old Maria Sharapova announced herself as a serious contender by defeating defending champion Serena Williams. Sharapova would be the third youngest Wimbledon singles champion and the second Russian (after Anastasia Myskina) to win a Grand Slam title. Here’s how it ended:
Classic Matches: Steffi Graf vs. Monica Seles, 1992 French Open
Two tennis legends at the top of their games. Sadly, little did anybody realize that it would be Seles’ last French title. Even though she came back after her stabbing to win a Major and achieve a high ranking, she never was as good as this ever again. Here is how that match ended.
Classic Matches: John McEnroe vs. Ivan Lendl, 1984 French Open
John McEnroe came into this final with a five match winning streak against Ivan Lendl. Lendl came into this match having failed to capture a Grand Slam title and with the label as a Major bridesmaid, but never the bride. Here is the end of the match.
