Originally posted on Get Sporty:
Odes to Roger Federer are aplenty. And while his elegance, grace, aesthetic and athletic ability have all been analysed by the greatest of the great sports writers and experts, I still feel compelled to add an insignificant speck to that glitzing galaxy. That is because for all the domination he’s…
Month: September 2014
U.S.A. back in Davis Cup World Group thanks to Isner, Querrey, Bryans
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Bob and Mike Bryan had no trouble finishing off a 3-0 sweep of Slovakia as the United States booked its spot in the 2015 Davis Cup World Group. The Bryans won Saturday’s doubles rubber in Chicago, 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 over Lukas Lacko and Norbert Gombos. They needed a mere one…
Davis Cup SF previews and picks: Federer vs. Bolelli, Wawrinka vs. Fognini
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Led by Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, Switzerland is looking for a place in the Davis Cup final as it hosts Italy this weekend. Federer is opening against Simone Bolelli on Friday while Wawrinka is facing Fabio Fognini. Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Simone Bolelli (ITA) Federer and Bolelli will be…
France, Switzerland host Davis Cup World Group semifinals
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Some of the usual suspects like Serbia and Spain are absent from the Davis Cup World Group semifinals this time around, but the last-four lineup in 2014 is still a blockbuster one—especially in terms of individual talent. Among the players in action this weekend are Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka…
US Open 2014: Final Thoughts
Serena Williams was awesome in winning her 6th US Open and 18th major. Let the GOAT debates intensify. Marin Cilic dominated the final two matches at a level not seen since Federer’s 2004 win or maybe stylistically since Safin’s 2000 title run. Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic is my favorite match-up because each…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: US Open and Marin Cilic’s Rise
Novak Djokovic – Nole stays at #1, but his play in Toronto, Cincinnati and to a lesser extent New York leave some questions. Novak did not handle the hot and humid conditions well in New York. He struggled with the heat late in the Kohlschreiber match and against Nishikori who had played 10 sets in…
The tennis world reacts on Twitter to Cilic’s U.S. Open title
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Fellow players and a few others in the tennis world took to Twitter following Marin Cilic’s U.S. Open final victory over Kei Nishikori. Here are some of the highlights: Just got back from practice. Idemo Cilaaaa!!!!! — ivo karlovic (@ivokarlovic) September 8, 2014 Wow bravo bravo Marine!!! #Legenda — ivo…
Marin Cilic Defeats Kei Nishikori at U.S. Open for His First Grand Slam Title | By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY | SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Originally posted on Menzi:
Marin Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, for his first Grand Slam title. BARTON SILVERMAN Cilic was the 14th seed in the men’s U.S. Open draw and had already won two singles titles this year After the worry and the wait; after other years’ nerves and last year’s bitterness, it…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 