Victoria Azarenka vs Samantha Stosur: Of the 4 quarterfinal matches, this one is the biggest-though not by much. All 4 quarterfinal matches are actually quite compelling. But this one pits the defending US Open champion against the current World #1. Both play power games, though Stosur’s is based a lot more on spins and getting [...]
US Open Round 3 Recap
Top Players Roundup: Roger Federer cruised through his match against Fernando Verdasco which was a fair bit easier than the scoreline indicated. Federer was very good on his serve and really had a very smooth match. He did not break Verdasco as often as some would have liked but he only faced one break point [...]
US Open Round 2 Recap
Due to circumstances, I once again have to publish this recap before the round is quite over. Most of the major matches are done, though a few that can have a major effect on this tournament are still on court. And, of course, what could be Andy Roddick’s final professional match has not been contested [...]
US Open Round 1 Recap: Comebacks Everywhere
Because of the way the US Open staggers the first two rounds, this is being published while 3 first round matches are still ongoing. However, those matches will most likely not finish before Andy Murray begins his second-round match against Ivan Dodig. The first round of the US Open was full of 5-setters. In fact, [...]
2012 US Open Draw Analysis
With Rafael Nadal out of the draw at this Slam, the big question became which of the top 2 would draw Murray in the semifinals. David Ferrer is no pushover, but he is definitely a class below the top 3 seeds here. And Federer clearly drew the tougher semifinal. With all due respect to Ferrer, [...]
US Open Preview: Favorites, Dark Horses, and Bad Bets
The overriding storyline, at least in the days leading up to the US Open, will obviously be Rafael Nadal’s absence. There is almost a feeling that his absence will play an important factor in who can win this tournament. And while it is a shame that the Slam could almost be more about who isn’t [...]
A Day at Cincinnati
This will not quite be like one of my normal posts here. I went to Cincinnati for day session of the Masters event there with my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So I just wanted to share with all of you what the experience was. Cincinnati really is a very nice tournament with a [...]
A Plan for Lleyton Hewitt
“It’s all about the Slams at this point in his career.” How often do we hear that phrase used nowadays? It feels like it’s said about any player who is either just past the top of his game. People have been saying that about Roger Federer for a while now. He just got back to [...]
Crowd, Murray, Have Chance for Redemption on Centre Court
Roger Federer is probably the most beloved champion the sport of tennis has ever had. Granted, like any athlete, he has his haters, but by and large the Federer fans are loud and numerous. And it’s not without reason. Regardless of what anyone personally thinks of him, Federer has been a great ambassador for this [...]
London Olympics Tennis Early Rounds Recap
It’s been standard summer weather in London. Lots of unpredictability and lost of rain. This, of course, is not so conducive to holding a tennis tournament. Still, the organizers have used their sunshine wisely and we are more or less on schedule. The doubles are a bit behind but the singles tournaments are on schedule [...]
