Originally posted on Tennis angles:
As the new season is a little way off yet, I thought I’d write a few posts looking back on 2013. I’m going to start with a percentage breakdown of the top 8 players’ total ranking points by court surface. For the raw data, click here – please feel free…
Month: December 2013
DJOKOVIC HIRES BECKER.
Originally posted on iholuwatoby's Blog:
Boris Becker once shared a bitter rivalry with Ivan Lendl across the net and now the two former world number ones will try to outwit each other from courtside after the German’s shock appointment as coach to Novak Djokovic. After Djokovic was named ITF World Champion for 2013, despite…
Federer’s Latest Quotes
Originally posted on Roger Federer, The Champion:
Roger Federer’s Lesson from the Court (NIKE) Roger Federer has been making a lot of positive statements recently, in light of the beginning of the new tennis season, and this has instilled a lot of confidence in his fans. In this post, I thought I’d summarize what Federer…
Lendl vs. Becker vs. Edberg (?) vs. Uncle Toni
The Coaching Arms Race is On Andy Murray has been working with Ivan Lendl for 2 years. This partnership has yielded 1 Wimbledon title, 1 US Open title, 1 Gold Medal, 1 Wimbledon runner-up finish, and 1 Australian Open runner-up finish. Becker is Back Murray’s successes with Lendl plus Nadal’s improbable dominance after knee injuries…
Tennis hijacks the Home Alone meme
This did make me laugh
WTA player of 2013: Serena Williams simply the best
Originally posted on Living Tennis:
In truth, the tennis achievement of 2013 had its roots more than six months before, in one of Serena Williams’ favourite cities, Paris. For it was there that she would begin an 18-month run of almost unparalleled and unbroken success—109 wins for just five losses. And, as she prepares for…
2013 Rafael Nadal Fans Awards: What would you most like to happen for Rafael Nadal in 2014?
Rafael Nadal Fans NOTE: Every week, we will have new categories and polls that you can vote in. You can do it HERE! View original post
Promising Season’s
Originally posted on Talking Tennis Points:
The tennis season has come to an end and all the players will be looking forward to their month’s rest before doing it all again in January down under. Here is a review of which players have enhanced their reputation in 2013. Milos Raonic: The 22 year old has…
Federer practicing with new racquet in Dubai
Originally posted on Roger Federer, The Champion:
Roger Federer was seen practicing with his new larger 98 sq. cm. Wilson prototype racquet in Dubai on 9th December 2012. Its great news for us Federer fans, as we felt something different was needed. Its nice to see even Roger feels so. The following video was shot…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 