Tag archive for ‘Nicolas Almagro’
Mardy Fish Sails To Next
Igor Andreev has noticed aecond defeat in two weeks time after wasting match point. The Russian was leading on return 5:4 (40-0) in the third set against Gilles Simon, who also saved another, fourth match point after very long rally.
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.
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.
Mondays with Bob Greene - Rafael Nadal Wins 4th Consecutive Barcelona Title
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 a week of Barcelona and Prague.
Trophy Watch
This week: “Melo and Yellow”, a Japanese phenom, and Judy Murray is one proud mama. Plus, a racquet encrusted with 2008 diamonds.
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