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Roland Garros Rewind: Djokovic, Nadal Thrive; Haas, Isner Thrill; Sharapova, Azarenka Survive

June 1, 2013 By 2 Comments

The remaining second-week lineups fell into place on Saturday at Roland Garros.  Here’s a look back at the studs and duds. ATP: Match of the day:  Returning to the battlefield after playing an 8-6 fifth set yesterday, John Isner outdid himself in the effort department.  The American giant rallied from two sets down against Tommy [...]

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Roland Garros Fast Forward: Azarenka, Sharapova, Stosur, Nadal, Gasquet and More Highlight Day 7

May 31, 2013 By 1 Comment

While Yeshayahu Ginsburg focuses his spotlight on the marquee clash between Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov, this article focuses on nine other matches to watch as the first week concludes in Paris. WTA: Alize Cornet vs. Victoria Azarenka:  The champion in Strasbourg last week, Cornet has won seven straight matches in her home nation on [...]

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Roland Garros Fast Forward: Sharapova, Li, Stosur, Nadal, and More Set to Shine on Day 5

May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Our Thursday preview discusses eight matches from each singles draw, starting this time with the WTA. WTA: Kristina Mladenovic vs. Samantha Stosur:  Her opening victory over Kimiko Date-Krumm looked impressive on paper with the loss of just two games.  Now, however, Stosur must face a Frenchwoman much more worthy of her steel.  Mladenovic caught fire [...]

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Roland Garros Fast Forward: Li, Wozniacki, Berdych Face Intriguing Tests on Day 2

May 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

As we look ahead to Day 2, three top-ten players feature intriguing tests.  Let’s start with the women this time. WTA: Li Na vs. Anabel Medina Garrigues:  Facing the 2011 Roland Garros champion is a classic clay counterpuncher of a mold rarely in use anymore.  Medina Garrigues came closer than anyone to defeating Serena on [...]

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The Dirty Dozen: Roland Garros Dark Horses Preview

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

While attention focuses annually on a small group of contenders, Roland Garros would be much less intriguing without the upset threats that populate each year’s draw.  A look at the contenders lies ahead next week, but the spotlight this weekend shines on the dark horses.  None of these men or women can win the title [...]

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Toni Nadal on Being Tough on Rafa; Believes Jerzy Janowicz Can Be Future No. 1

April 7, 2013 By 5 Comments

April 7, 2013 — Toni Nadal, the uncle and long time coach of Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, was the distinguished guest speaker at a tennis coaches’ conference today. The Babolat-sponsored  event was held in the city of Katowice as part of the BNP Paribas Katowice Open stop of the WTA Tour. “Uncle Toni” — as [...]

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Leading Reasons to Cheer: Preview of Miami Saturday Matches

March 23, 2013 By 1 Comment

There are fewer matches that capture the imagination on Friday, but those that do offer plenty to discuss.  Here’s a look at the end of the men’s second round and the start of the women’s third round. Tomic vs. Murray:  The Aussie prodigy has all of the elements that should make him a future star:  [...]

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No Mirage Are These Four: ATP Indian Wells Draw Preview

March 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

For the first time since Wimbledon 2012, all of the Big Four convene at the same tournament.  We take a detailed look at a balanced Indian Wells ATP draw. First quarter:  Twice a champion at Indian Wells, Djokovic brings a perfect 2013 record to the desert following titles at the Australian Open and Dubai.  Having [...]

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What to Watch in the ATP This Week: Previews of Marseille, Memphis, and Buenos Aires

February 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  While none of the ATP tournaments this week enjoys a field of the pedigree that the WTA has produced in Dubai, the 250 tournament in Marseille features every member of the top ten’s lower half.  We start with that event in our weekly preview, following it with the technically more significant tournament in Memphis [...]

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The Week Ahead in the ATP: Rotterdam, San Jose, Sao Paulo

February 11, 2013 By 1 Comment

Like last week, the upcoming ATP slate features two European tournaments on indoor hard courts and a South American tournament on outdoor red clay.  Only one of the Big Four participated in last week’s action, but this week his archrival returns to the spotlight as well. Rotterdam:  Back in action for the first time since [...]

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