The Most From Host: Welcome to the Party Mr. Murray
While everybody may be talking about the 2008 US Open champion Roger Federer, I would like to talk about the new kid on the block, Andy Murray. Some may say that he played a fantastic US Open tournament, but is a flash in the pan, but I say no. You do not get to No. 4 in the world by being a flash in the pan.
U.S. Open – Who’s Hot, Who’s Not
This U.S. Open promises to be an absolute hum dinger. There is so much on the line with regards to what may happen in 2009.
Where to now Mr. Federer? Coach Gilbert? Coach Sampras?
Every sports writer under the sun is writing about how Federer has fallen from grace and Nadal is the new world No. 1. Nadal pulled out of the Stuttgart tournament the week after Wimbledon, thus losing him 250 points as he had previously won the title in 2007, in other words winning Wimbledon only put him 50 ranking points closer to the No. 1 ranking.
Why did they slow down Wimbledon?
I cannot for the life of me understand why Wimbledon has gone ahead and slowed the courts and changed the balls at SW19. They have changed the balls to make play slower to ensure longer rallies and slow serves. This is what made Wimbledon a classic battlefield throughout the decades because players had to change tactics and mind sets in order to compete directly after the French.
Can American Men Win On Clay?
The two Americans who advanced the farthest in the men’s draw were not who you would think – Wayne Odesnik, reached the third round, who is primarily a challenger level player, and Robby Ginepri, who reached the fourth round and is making his way back into the top flights of tennis after a slump.
Why Is Nadal So Good On Clay, Grass And Hard Courts?
Nadal’s advantage is the incredible amount of spin that he generates off of his forehand wing – this makes timing very difficult for his opponents. They are constantly having to take the ball on the rise to hold there position on the court. Nadal’s court coverage, foot speed andknowledge of how to construct points on the clay are a huge advantage. He has the patience and the killer instinct to wait for the right opportunity to force an error from his opponent or to hit a winner while inside the baseline.
Federer and Higueras vs. Nadal
I love this time of year in men’s tennis as everyone is asking how Rafael Nadal can be beaten on the dirt, the rest of the year we are asking can anyone beat Roger Federer on any other surface.
The Demise of South African Tennis
South Africa tennis has been on the downward spiral since the early 1990’s with Wayne Ferreira being our last great tennis player. Yes Wesley Moodie has won a Wimbledon doubles title but do people really know him?
