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Analyzing Time of Match Between Djokovic-Nadal

February 4, 2012 By Tennis Grandstand 4 Comments

by Matthew Laird Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic contested their third consecutive Grand Slam final at the recently concluded 2012 Australian Open. It was by a wide margin their most competitive and exciting meeting at this stage. There was a great deal of high drama, multiple swings in momentum, and no shortage of stellar shot-making [...]

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Andy Murray is no contender, Serena Williams seeded 28th at US Open, where does Sharapova stand? – The Friday Five

August 26, 2011 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Feast or Famine After suffering an embarrassing opening round loss in Montreal, Andy Murray bounced back nicely to take his seventh TMS shield last week in Cincinnati. The victory came at a crucial time, as Murray prepares to try and win his maiden slam at his favorite tournament of the year. But while his run [...]

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Filed Under: Lead Story, The Friday Five Tagged With: Andy Murray, Jon Wertheim, Mardy Fish, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, US Open

Federer-Nadal Book Out This Spring

February 4, 2009 By Randy Walker 1 Comment

Following yet another Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal epic major singles final, it is appropriate to talk about an exciting new book project on the same subject. Jon Wertheim, the esteemed tennis writer/columnist for Sports Illustrated and www.si.com, has a new tennis book set to be released this Spring called “Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match Ever Played” which details the epic 2008 Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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Weekly Links – The things that I’ve loved, the things that I’ve lost

September 28, 2008 By Manfred Wenas Leave a Comment

Weekly Links links to the hottest news stories from around the world of tennis. This week we have Laura Robson, Rafael Nadal and extra bonus pics from Thailand.

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Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Anna Kournikova, ATP Tour News, David Foster Wallace, Davis Cup, Hunk of the Month, Jerry Magee, Jon Wertheim, Laura Robson, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, San Diego Union-Tribune

Weekly Links – Just my imagination running away with me

September 19, 2008 By Manfred Wenas 2 Comments

Weekly Links links to the hottest news stories from around the world of tennis. This week we have the Williams sisters in Nigeria, Serena writes her biography and the Jimmy Connors Tennis Academy in India.

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Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Ana Ivanovic, Andy Murray, David Wallace, Jimmy Connors, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Jon Wertheim, Jurgen Melzer, Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic, Patty Schnyder, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, WTA Tour News

Lived up to the hype!

July 8, 2008 By Bill Mountford 8 Comments

Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim previewed the Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer Wimbledon final by suggesting that it was the most anticipated championship final in the history of our sport. High praise indeed, but when does the competition outdistance the hype in this day and age? Practically never is when.

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