Month: January 2016
Star power at ASB Classic proves a hit with fans
Originally posted on DalgetyOnSport:
? Source: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/dam/images/news/2016/01/05/160105ASBClassicDay2CS_043.JPG.hashed.07b22bd1.desktop.story.inline.jpg The presence of global superstars at the ASB Classic can only be positive news for the popularity of tennis in New Zealand. Former world number ones Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic headlined the women’s event, while popular Spaniard David Ferrer and Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are the main…
Review of ‘Unmatched’ ESPN’s 30 for 30
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
ESPN’s 30 for 30 Takes on Navratilova and Evert Review of Unmatched Directed and Produced by Lisa Lax and Nancy Sterm Winters It was by accident that I got to watch this great sports documentary. Considering that Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova won 36…
How Roger Federer avoided the Eddie Felson Trap
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
The Huslter chronicles a pool player named “Fast” Eddie Felson who seeks to play pool at a level never before reached, but whose personal failings and poor judgment in terms of associations contributed to his banishment from the game he plays like no one…
First Impressions of the New Year
Originally posted on Leye Aduloju:
The Doha Destruction Confidence is an amazing thing, isn’t it? Rafael Nadal doesn’t believe he can hold a candle to Novak Djokovic, while Djokovic thinks he can blow Rafa away with his left hand and eyes closed. To attribute Djokovic’s victory in Doha solely to Rafa’s mental frailties would be…
Rest in Peace David Bowie
I don’t think I have ever broken into not posting on tennis, but when your favorite musician dies something should be said. “What we do now echoes in eternity.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Quick Hits: Nole, Stan, Milos, and Vika Shine
Novak Djokovic cemented his status as a heavy favorite entering the 2016 Australian Open. He has tons of confidence and momentum heading into his best major. What is not to like? Stan Wawrinka is my early #2 pick for the Aussie title. He and Novak have played five set matches each of the past 3 Australian Opens…
Stan Wawrinka Beats Borna Coric To Retain Chennai Title
Originally posted on The Sport News Portal:
Stan Wawrinka claimed his third successive Chennai Open title with a straightforward 6-3 7-5 final win over 19-year-old Borna Coric. The world number four dropped only four points on his first serve as he wrapped up the title in 86 minutes. Croatia’s Coric, who beat Britain’s Aljaz Bedene…
Chennai 2016 Championship Prediction: Wawrinka vs. Coric
Stan is nobody’s stepping stone or is he? Stan Wawrinka vs. Borna Coric A lot of experts have tabbed Coric for big things. He has played pretty well over 18 months. Facing Stan Wawrinka in the Chennai final should be a good measuring stick for the young Croatian. Stan leads their head-to-head 2-0 with a…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 