Tag archive for ‘Fernando Verdasco’
Spain Wins Davis Cup At Expense of Argentina
Argentina was a clear favorite before the Davis Cup final against Spain, because of many reasons. First of all, Spanish No. 1 in the world, Rafael Nadal had to withdraw from the final due to injury, moreover the two best currently Argentinian players, David Nalbandian and Juan Martin del Potro had been very successful autumn, playing indoor tournaments
Mondays With Bob Greene: It’s the most exciting victory of my life
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Davis Cup and the Nordea Danish Open.
Voo’s Semi Final Round Up - Paris
David Nalbandian advanced to the second straight Paris final after 6-1 5-7 6-4 win over former-champion Nikolay Davydenko. Nalbandian started the match very well and after winning first set easily, had a break up at the beginning of the second set.
Voo’s Paris Quarterfinals Round Up
It was a nightmarish day for the Parisian crowd because the two best players in the world, weren’t able to play their quarterfinal matches.
Voo’s Third Round Paris Wrap Up
No. 1 in the world Rafael Nadal has overcome second Frenchman in a row - after dropping 6 games to Serra, Nadal lost only five games to Gael Monfils (6-3 6-2) but the scoreline would have indicated much more one-sided match.
St. Pete seeds lack Simon survival skills
The St. Petersburg draw is already in shambles after just two rounds of the tournament, as seeds are tumbling out at an alarming rate. No. 5 Marin Cilic, No. 6 Dmitry Tursunov, and No. 7 Mario Ancic were all upset in their openers.
Tennis As Usual: Who is Philipp Petzschner
Unless you are a true die-hard tennis fan, you have not been pondering the aforementioned question until today. Little-known German Philipp Petzschner is in the final of both the singles and doubles tournaments at the Bank Austria Tennis Trophy in Vienna.
Davis Cup: Bryans Seperation Similar To 1986 Flach-Seguso Situation
Say it ain’t so - Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan NOT playing Davis Cup together?!? It indeed will be strange to see Mike Bryan playing Davis Cup for the United States this weekend in the semifinals against Spain in Madrid without twin brother Bob by his side.
US Open – Day 7: Roger Federer Has The Invincibility Factor Again
If Roger Federer were to increase his Grand Slam tournament singles titles to 13, he will have to come up with the type of game he put on display on Sunday.
Mondays With Bob Greene: I Still Have 21 Spots To Go
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament and the Forest Hills Classic.
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