Month: June 2014

Andy Roddick Tweets Up Some Controversy on Monfils

Nothing pisses me off more when watching someone giving a horrible effort. Showboats when winning and rolls over when down #hatethat — andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 4, 2014 The thing about Andy Roddick being in the press I like most is that he will be bluntly honest when it comes to tennis.  Even if I disagree…

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Tennis & Nerves – My Perspective from Playing & Coaching Part 1

Mental Tennis Tennis being an individual sport with minimal to no in-competition coaching has always put pressure on a player’s mental fortitude.  Anyone who has played tennis also knows that at times one’s mental fortitude falters.  Singles is particularly tricky because a loss means either the opponent was better or one failed to play well….

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Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier  (2 p.m. start) [10] Sara Errani (ITA) vs [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) – Errani’s recent history makes her the favorite.  A rematch of the 2012 final is quite possible even if it was not the greatest match ever. Court Suzanne Lenglen     [4] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [27] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – I think Halep will win. However,…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier  (2 p.m. start) Match of the Tournament? [7] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) – I have been impressed with Monfils’ play to this point.  He is in some of the best form of his career.  Murray though seems to have a level of focus and confidence I have not seen from…

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Milos’ Rise

Raonic is much better at tennis than I am at photography Consistency on Clay and Elsewhere in 2014 Milos Raonic has made a move toward the top tier of the game with consistency.  With JMDP unfortunately in a seeming state of constant injury, I have been wondering who would be the best of the 25…

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