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From Canucks to Kazakhs: Previewing the Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals

April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Balanced among four continents, the Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals illustrate the diversity of excellence in this sport.  From Vancouver, Canada to Astana, Kazakhstan, each of the ties contains multiple storylines that we discuss in a preview. Canada vs. Italy:  Choice of surface often plays a crucial role in handing the home team a Davis [...]

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Up for the Cup! First-Round Davis Cup World Group Preview

February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Eight first-round Davis Cup ties unfold around the world this weekend.  We discuss the key players and themes that might emerge from each of them. Canada vs. Spain:  Without any of their top three men, Davis Cup Goliath Spain finds itself at a surprising disadvantage when it travels to the western coast of North America.  [...]

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More Memories of Melbourne: Grading the Australian Open (ATP)

January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  Having completed the recap of the WTA field at the Australian Open, we issue report cards for the ATP.  As before, grading reflects not just results but expectations, quality of opposition, and other factors.  Djokovic:  The master of Melbourne like none before him, the Serb became the first man in the Open era to [...]

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Wizards of Oz (XIII): Previewing the Australian Open Women’s Final and Men’s Doubles Final

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

On the penultimate day of the tournament, the 2013 Australian Open will crown its women’s singles and men’s doubles champions.  Read about what to expect from those matches. Azarenka vs. Li:  Meeting in a final on Australian soil for the fourth time, these two women of similar styles have battled to a very even record.  [...]

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The Necker Island Cup

November 22, 2012 By 1 Comment

by James A. Crabtree The definitive tennis getaway would be somewhere in the Caribbean, secluded on a beautiful island with perfect weather, gorgeous beaches and crystal blue water. You would want the prefect mixture of tennis, relaxation, spiritual growth and entertainment. So where exactly do you go? Paradise, or more accurately Necker Island for Richard [...]

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The Way the Body Works: Players Recovering from Stomach Bug Expected to Play Better at the Sony Ericsson Open

March 21, 2012 By 2 Comments

The top tennis players in the world converge this week for the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open in pristine Key Biscayne, Florida. As the world’s premier tournament outside of the four grand slams, these next two weeks are sure to bring many storylines and possibly some surprise winners on both the ATP and WTA tours. Last [...]

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Wozniacki’s Woes Continue; Davis Cup Backpedaling – The Friday Five

February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

by Maud Watson Finger Pointing That’s pretty much all a stunned Swiss team could do after a shocking loss to the United States in Davis Cup play last weekend (and if the damage control Federer was rightfully forced to do following that loss is any indication, they couldn’t even explain the defeat diplomatically).  There were [...]

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ATP Tidbits: Nadal’s Anti-Doping, Djokovic Waxing and Winning, and Davis Cup Outtakes

February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Rafael Nadal’s drug tests, Novak Djokovic “waxing” and winning, and Davis Cup outtakes are some of the happenings this week on the ATP Tour. We’ll take a look at the history of Nadal’s doping tests, introduce you to Djokovic 2.0 and his beautiful girlfriend Jelena Ristic, as well as inspect some memorable Davis Cup moments [...]

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10 Reasons to be Excited for Davis Cup Weekend

February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The time has come!  While Andrea has done a great job breaking down the World Group match-ups, I thought I’d spell out for you the specific reasons why you should set your alarm for 5AM, skip work, cancel all of your social plans, and dedicate your entire Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to the wonder that [...]

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Djokovic a Hero in Belgrade, Bryans Equal Woodies’ Record and Federer to play Davis Cup Again

July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

heDjokovic Receives Hero’s Welcome in Belgrade: New Wimbledon Champion and world No.1 Novak Djokovic was treated like a rock star on his victorious return to Belgrade this week as his adoring fans took to the streets to welcome him home. Nearly 100,000 gathered in Parliament Square to see him with his trophy and Nole’s journey [...]

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