Originally posted on (Lavwin) Tennis what a wonderful world:
We are well into the Clay court season now, the switch to clay requires the biggest adjustments out of all the surfaces for the player’s but it is nowhere near as hard as it used to be. Clay court (Top) Grass court (Bottom) To the people…
Month: April 2012
Jelena Jankovic, Ana Ivanovic Lead Serbia Past Russia And Into First Fed Cup Final; Will Face Defending Champion Czech Republic, Led By Petra Kvitova
Originally posted on Fairways and Forehands:
Jelena Jankovic ecstatic after leading Serbia into 2012 Fed Cup final When Novak Djokovic is asked what the springboard was for his amazing 2011 season, in addition to some changes in his game he points out the confidence gained from leading Serbia to its first ever Davis Cup title…
Power Ranking for the Week of April 22 – April 28, 2012
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of April 22 through April 28* 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is the number one player in the world, but he will face challenges to remain number one in 2012. 2. Rafael Nadal – An eighth consecutive title at Monte Carlo and a one-sided win over the world…
Monte Carlo High Rolling – Nadal Wins 8th (!) Consecutive Shield
Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 This result was huge for a few reasons: Nadal cements his status as the favorite for the French Open in 2012* Nadal exercises some of his demons vs. Djokovic Nadal once again is the sole owner of the most Super 9/Masters Series/Masters 1000 titles Nadal most importantly wins…
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal Reach Final Of 2012 Monte Carlo Masters, Tennis Fans Everywhere Win!
Originally posted on Fairways and Forehands:
Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Tomas Berdych The last time we saw world #1 Novak Djokovic take on #2 Rafael Nadal, they were giving tennis fans, and sports fans in general, an epic 5 hour 58 minute war in the final of the 2012 Australian Open. I don’t expect…
My Monte Carlo Pick and a Site Update
Superman and Kryptonite? As for the best possible Monte Carlo final ever, I think Novak Djokovic will win. It is not an easy pick as Nadal has won every match he has played at this prestigious event for the past eight years. Djokovic is dealing with the loss of a loved one as well. It…
Which Streak Will End?
Originally posted on Nicole Loves Tennis:
Tomorrow: the battle of an unstoppable force versus an immovable object. Two streaks of seven will meet: Rafael Nadal has won seven straight titles at Monte Carlo. Novak Djokovic has won seven straight matches (all finals) against Rafael Nadal. One of these two streaks will end. Which will it…
FED CUP 2012: Last Four Standing
Originally posted on Leye Aduloju:
The United States are the most successful nation in Fed Cup history, but events of the last decade have firmly shifted the balance of the competition towards the European direction. The Fed Cup has resided in Europe since 2001, when Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters inspired Belgium to success. The…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 