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Rafael Nadal set for seventh Roland Garros title; Maria Sharapova climbing the ranks — The Friday Five

May 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Maud Watson Happy Hunting Grounds Last weekend, Rafael Nadal was right where he wanted to be – on red clay and back in the winner’s circle. His play at the Foro Italico was a glowing example of why Nadal is arguably the greatest clay court player ever. He’s mixing in the right amount of [...]

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Roger Federer wants Roland Garros, Djokovic tumbles Nadal and Kvitova earns shock win

May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Federer Will not Concede French Open Title: Everyone is talking about Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic right now, but anybody would be a fool to forget about the other large threat at Roland Garros this month – 16-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer. “It’s definitely an interesting time right now that Novak hasn’t lost all [...]

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2011 Set For a Cracker

January 8, 2011 By 2 Comments

With the dust still settling in our memories over the stunning year that was 2010 the new tennis calendar is already upon us. It seems not too long ago that Federer was dismantling a shattered Rafa Nadal at London’s o2 Arena in the ATP Tour Finals. But with Christmas coming and going with its ever-rapid [...]

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Nadal and Wozniacki world champions, Roddick to play Davis Cup again and Ivanovic hires van Grichen

December 16, 2010 By 2 Comments

*The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has named Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki as their world champions for 2010. 20-year-old Dane Wozniacki has ousted Serena Williams as world champion after six tournament wins during this calendar year. She is, however, yet to lift a Grand Slam. “To be listed with all the former world champions is [...]

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Davis Cup build up, Roger happy with year end and Sharapova to play Fed Cup?

December 1, 2010 By 2 Comments

*Serbian star Novak Djokovic says that having the home support in Belgrade will be crucial to his homeland defeating France in the upcoming Davis Cup Final. Over 16,000 will be present at the Belgrade Arena when play kicks off this Friday, only 1,500 less than at the ATP WTF in London last week. “It’s going [...]

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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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Nadal Expects to play London, Federer and Murray Call for Longer Winter Break, Wozniacki on Player Council

November 11, 2010 By 1 Comment

*World No. 1 Rafa Nadal expects to be fit for the ATP Tour Finals in London despite pulling out of the Paris Masters this week with injury. “I am not worried at all about London,” said the Spaniard. “It was not an easy decision [to pull out of Paris] because Paris is a special city [...]

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Nadals Laughs off “Grand Slam” Talk, Hopman Cup Taking Shape and Commonwealth Success for Australia

October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

*World No. 1 Rafa Nadal has laughed off talk of him winning all four majors in 2011 as “impossible.” Nadal has the last three majors in his pocket and will complete an ‘out of calendar’ Slam if he lifts the Australian Open in January. Only Don Budge and Rod Laver (twice) have lifted all four [...]

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Nadal to Play Queens, Davis Cup Semifinal Debrief, del Potro Back

September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

*World No. 1 Rafa Nadal has confirmed he will warm up for the 2011 Wimbledon Championships by returning to Queens Club. Nadal played at the 2010 Aegon Championships where he lost to compatriot Feliciano Lopez at the quarterfinal stage. “I love playing at Queen’s Club because it is a traditional club,” he said. “Every time [...]

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Davis Cup Build-Up, Nadal Plays Down Federer Comparisons and Nadal Year-End Number One

September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

*With Grand Slam play over for another year attention turns to this weekend’s vital round of Davis Cup fixtures. France face Argentina in the semifinals in the World Group and French coach Guy Forget is pleased with the squad he has at his disposal despite the absence of top star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as well as [...]

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