Taylor Thompson is one of a handful of promising up and coming American female tennis players that includes Sloane Stephens, Christina McHale and Madison Keys, among others. However, on Day 4 of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells she was given a lesson in experience from former world #1 Ana Ivanovic, 6-1 6-2. … Continue reading »
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Caroline Wozniacki Looking Good Through 3rd Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Sloane Stephens Wins Battle of Rising Stars With Laura Robson
I admit that a week ago I was really worried about Caroline Wozniacki. That her results the last year and a half were not up to the standard she once set was obvious. But then she opened 2013 by being dismissed in the first round of Brisbane and in her second match at Sydney. I … Continue reading »
Top Players Come Out For 2013 Australian Open Kids Day
I always love the Kids Day festivities that big tournaments in tennis put on. At this year’s Australian Open, many of the top stars participated, including Victoria Azarenka, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Ana Ivanovic. Even former stars Martina Hingis and Alicia Molik came out for the fun. The first video … Continue reading »
Angelique Kerber Wins 3-Set Battle With Venus Williams On Night 4 Of 2012 US Open; Ana Ivanovic Advances
It wasn’t always the best shot execution under the lights of the night session on day 4 of the 2012 US Open, but in the end it was high drama from Angelique Kerber and Venus Williams in their much anticipated second round showdown. Let’s put it bluntly, Venus served terribly. She had 1 ace and … Continue reading »
Novak Djokovic Rallies From Two Sets Down And Two Match Points Down To Stun Roger Federer In 2011 US Open Semifinals
It must have felt like deja vu for Roger Federer. For the second straight year he was in a semifinal match against Novak Djokovic. For the second straight year he had Nole down two match points. For the second straight year, Djokovic fought off the match points and won the match. In an instant classic, … Continue reading »
Classic Matches: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer, 2011 Indian Wells
A showdown of 2 of the 3 best players on the ATP Tour at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells 2011.
Kim Clijsters, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray Speak Before 2011 Roland Garros; Nadal and Ana Ivanovic At Draw Ceremony
Lots of questions for all of these players. Can Novak Djokovic keep the streak going? Can Rafa win another Roland Garros title? Can Roger Federer reassert that he is still in a league with Rafa and Novak? Can Andy Murray break through and win the big one? Can Kim Clijsters come into France directly off … Continue reading »
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer Pre-Rome 2011 Interviews
Many thought Novak Djokovic had the tools to compete with Rafa and Roger for #1. After all, he has beaten them both in previous years. But I don’t know if even Nole himself thought he would get off to the kind of start that he has this year. I’d love to see him keep this … Continue reading »
Novak Djokovic’s Unbeaten 2011 Record On The Line Against Rafael Nadal In Final Of Mutua Madrid Open
With all due respect to Roger Federer, this is the final I wanted to see at the 2011 Mutua Madrid Open. Novak Djokovic ran his perfect 2011 to 31-0 with a tough 4-6 6-4 6-1 win over Thomaz Belluci. Bellucci dictated points early in the match, pushing Djokovic around the court. Nole committed 19 unforced … Continue reading »
ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo Highlights 4-15-11; Federer Falls, Nadal Keeps Rolling
There are several ways to look at Roger Federer’s unexpected quarterfinal loss at the 2011 Masters Series Monte Carlo. It could just be a rusty start in the first clay court tournament of the season. It could be further evidence that the Roger Federer once dominant no longer exists. It could be both. No problems … Continue reading »
