Dropshot: Return of Tomic the The Tank Engine

Ok, I get it. Bernard Tomic was down 2-6 4-5 0-40 match point when he farcically turned his racquet around and didn’t make any pretense of trying to return serve in his 2016 Mutua Madrid Open match against Fabio Fognini. I also know Bernard would probably rather be anywhere else than sliding around on clay. … Continue reading →

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 →

Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka Strong In Second Round Of 2012 Australian Open; Caroline Wozniacki Advances After Being Pushed In Tough Second Set

Victoria Azarenka has started the first two rounds of the 2012 Australian Open like she means business. In her first two matches she has won 24 games and lost 2. Heather Watson had no chance against Vika in the first round. Similarly, Australia’s own Casey Dellacqua proved no threat either for the #3 seed as … Continue reading →

Marin Cilic Easily Defeats Bernard Tomic In 2nd Round Of 2011 US Open; Talks Roger Federer Matchup

I was very surprised to see Marin Cilic absolutely overwhelm Bernard Tomic in the 2nd round of the US Open, 6-1 6-0 6-2. 2009 US Open quarterfinalist Cilic was on his game, hitting 34 winners to 16 unforced errors. Tomic was way off, with a paltry 9 winners and 34 unforced errors. That spells 1, … Continue reading →

Samantha Stosur, Australian Hopefuls Talk Prior To 2011 US Open

Do I think Samantha Stosur will win the 2011 US Open? No. However, I do think she can win the US Open, so if she does it would not be a surprise. What I don’t like about this interview is that she seems to be content in matching last year’s quarterfinal appearance. She should be … Continue reading →

Rising Australian Star Bernard Tomic Receives Brisbane International Wildcard

The young Australian star Bernard Tomic will get a chance to show where his game is to the home country fans at the Brisbane International after receiving a wildcard into the draw. The former US Open junior champion and Orange Bowl champion has had controversy swirling around him at home due to a disputed row … Continue reading →