I usually post about the WTA, but as a fan of both tennis tours I can’t help but acknowledge the incredible 2015 achievements of Novak Djokovic. The 28-year old Serbian superstar put an exclamation point on one of the greatest seasons in ATP Tour history with his 5th ATP World Tour Finals Title and record … Continue reading
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Roland Garros 2015 Day 11: Novak Djokovic Dominates Rafael Nadal In Highly Anticipated Quarterfinal Clash
When the men’s singles draw for Roland Garros 2015 was created, the match that drew the most anticipation was a projected quarterfinal clash between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic is the world #1 playing at the top of his game. If he made it to the quarters he would be on a 26 match … Continue reading
Li Na, Novak Djokovic Win At 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards
It was a good night for tennis at the 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards. Chinese sports pioneer Li Na accepted the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award. She retired last year, but was presented the award for her career, in which she set several “first ever” achievements for an Asian and/or Chinese tennis player in singles. … Continue reading
2015 Miami Open: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams Add To Hall of Fame Credentials With Wins
There were times during the 2015 Miami Open when world #1 Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to find victory; when he was a point away from being down a set and two breaks to Alexandr Dolgopolov, when he was being pressed in the quarters by David Ferrer and when he dropped the second set … Continue reading
Novak Djokovic Wins 2015 Australian Open; Martina Hingis & Leander Paes Take Mixed Doubles Crown
Novak Djokovic solidified his place as the best player in tennis today by capturing the men’s singles championship at the 2015 Australian Open, defeating Andy Murray 7-6 (5) 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-0. It was the second straight bagel closing set for Djokovic, following the 6-0 fifth set he dropped on Stan Wawrinka in the semifinals. … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2014 Preview: Favorites, Contenders and Darkhorses
It’s that time of the tennis year again. Wimbledon. This is maybe one of the hardest years to predict, in terms of singles winners. Normally, Serena Williams would be the overwhelming favorite on the women’s side. She’s still the favorite, but there are questions. On the men’s side, Andy Murray is the defending champion, but … Continue reading
Serena Williams Wins 2014 Internazionali BNL d’Italia Women’s Title; Novak Djokovic Wins Men’s Title, Donates Prizemoney To Balkan Flood Relief
Serena Williams silenced a full stadium of fans hoping to cheer on Italy’s own Sara Errani in the final of the 2014 Internazionali BNL d’Italia. It was a match early on as Serena was just a bit off to start. Still, the world #1 made enough shots to take the opening set 6-3. Then things … Continue reading
2014 Sony Open Champions: Serena Williams, Martina Hingis & Sabine Lisicki, Novak Djokovic, The Bryan Brothers
When Li Na jumped out to a 5-2 lead over Serena Williams in the first set of the 2014 Sony Open women’s final, I knew it was over. For Li Na. I’ve seen it happen many times before. Highly ranked players get leads on Serena, looking as if they will break long losing streaks. Then … Continue reading
2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Champions: Flavia Pennetta, Novak Djokovic, Peng Shuai & Hsieh Su-Wei and The Bryan Brothers
At the moment, the American sports mainstream associates the number 76 with losing. For example, how many more games will the Philadelphia 76ers lose to close out the season? Or, have the Philadelphia 76ers taken the concept of tanking to its most absurd level? As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, I am pleased that … Continue reading
Sloane Stephens, Sara Errani Advance On Day One Of 2013 China Open
Two players who could make a statement at the 2013 China Open advanced in straight sets on day one. Young American Sloane Stephens has made a name for herself with prodigious play in the Majors. Outside of the Big 4 events is where Sloane still has room to shine. Coming off a tough three set … Continue reading
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