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Novak Djokovic, worthy of a Montage

April 26, 2013 By 4 Comments

by James A. Crabtree Novak Djokovic is the spoiler of many parties. He has captured almost everything the game has to offer. He has won when he shouldn’t have, caused Roger Federer to smash a racquet, caused Rafa even more OCD’s, won over partisan crowds and nudged his way to the top of the tennis [...]

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Dr. Nadal, the Villain of Monte Carlo

April 19, 2013 By 1 Comment

by James A. Crabtree The documentations decree that a Bond baddie must often appear amicable at first, preferably have an accent, seek world revenge or domination and hang out in playgrounds of the rich. Therefore dear old Rafa could well be the quintessential James Bond baddie. Just for a moment imagine Dr. Rafa stroking a [...]

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Ernests Gulbis: What is Talent Really Worth?

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Would you rather have all the natural talent in the world and not an ounce of work ethic or all the work ethic in the world and not an ounce of natural talent? A true existential question of life. The final question in the tennis equivalent of ‘Would You Rather?’. While the greatest champions in [...]

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London Ready for Grand Tennis Finale

November 21, 2010 By 1 Comment

It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was dragging myself out of bed nice and early ready and eager for the Australian Open to kick off. Ten months later and the 2010 tennis season is ready to draw to a close. There is much talk at the moment about the shortening of the tennis [...]

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RAFA’S RECORD OF CLAY

May 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Rafael Nadal is unquestionably the king of clay. The “rey” of clay, so to speak. Back on May 29, 2006, as documented in the book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY ($19.95, New Chapter Press, www.TennisHistoryBook.com), Rafa put himself in the “clay” record books with a win over Robin Soderling, as document below. Soderling, ironically, [...]

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ROGER FEDERER ON TARGET IN MADRID

May 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Roger Federer made it the to semis at the Madrid Open beating Ernests Gulbis 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.  Last month Ernests Gulbis turned into Federer’s “bête noir” beating Federer in Rome and Gulbig was looking to repeat. However, Federer got himself together and ensured victory in Madrid. “I think it’s one of the toughest things in [...]

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MURRAY IN CRISIS MODE: THE FRIDAY FIVE

April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

By Maud Watson Confidence in Crisis – It was just nearly four months ago that Scot Andy Murray appeared ready to continue his ascent up the rankings and perhaps claim his first of what could be multiple major titles. He was confident then, even claiming before the Australian Open final that his best could beat [...]

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Mondays With Bob Greene: You just try to first get the ball back

August 24, 2009 By 4 Comments

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 Rogers Cup and the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: It shows how important Andy is for the team

July 13, 2009 By 3 Comments

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 GDF Suez Grand Prix and the Davis Cup.

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Vamos Rafa!

May 29, 2009 By 1 Comment

There is no denying that Rafael Nadal is “El Rey de Clay” as the Spanish lefty and world No. 1 eyes his unprecedented fifth straight French men’s singles title. It was on May 29 back in 2006 that Rafa won his record breaking 54th straight-match on clay, beating Robin Soderling in the first round of the French Open.

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