2015 Power Ranking #6: Novak Abolishes the Roman Republic Novak Djokovic – Novak looked a little out of sorts in his first 3 matches in Rome. He then won four straight sets versus David Ferrer and Roger Federer to enter Paris with a ton of momentum. Will he complete his career grand slam and win…
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2015 Power Ranking: Madrid – Murray’s Clay Feat
2015 Power Ranking #5 – Murray Does Damage on the Dirt Novak Djokovic – Novak has not played since winning Monte Carlo because frankly he didn’t have to. Will he cross the Rubicon and take Rome? Andy Murray – I can’t move Andy to #1 because of Nole’s stellar 2015, but Murray won Munich and was…
2015 Power Ranking: Nole has the House Edge in Monte-Carlo
2015 Power Ranking #4 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 3 Masters 1000 events of 2015. His straight set win over Nadal was not without some tension, but Novak is going to enter Paris as co-favorite. Andy Murray – Andy can’t be docked for going on his honeymoon. Roger Federer…
2015 Power Ranking: Miami – Nole Strengthens His Hold on Tennis
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Number 3 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 2 Masters 1000 events of 2015. I am not saying the race for #1 is over for the year, but Nole has banked 4300 points in 4 events. Novak is carving out a unique legacy for himself…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Nole Knows Best
Tennis Power Ranking 2014 #13 Novak Djokovic – Nole looked like himself for the first time since Wimbledon. That is bad news for the field in London. Roger Federer – Roger won Basel since the last power ranking. He also lost to Milos Raonic in Paris despite thrashing Milos at Wimbledon and Masters Cincinnati. Roger…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Roger Resurgent in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic – Nole won Beijing and reached the semifinal round in Shanghai. He has played well enough to make it likely that he finishes 2014 ranked #1. We’ve yet to see Nole hit a dominant streak since Wimbledon, but he’s playing well enough to stay #1. Roger Federer – Roger owns 4 titles in…
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…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Cincinnati – All Hail King Roger the 6th
Tennis Abides Power Ranking 2014 Ranking #10: Cincinnati Novak Djokovic – Nole stays at #1, but his play in Toronto and Cincinnati will not be good enough to win in New York. I expect Novak to round into form, but this was not the most reassuring hard court swing for his supporters. Roger Federer – Rafa…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Tsonga Turns Toronto into French Canada
Tennis Abides Power Ranking 2014 Ranking #9: Toronto Novak Djokovic – Nole stays at #1, but his win vs. Monfils and loss to Tsonga were not the textbook way to take advantage of Rafa not playing Masters Canada. Rafael Nadal – Is he healthy? Will he be healthy in time of the US Open? Roger…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Post-Wimbledon & Then Some
2014 Power Ranking #8 – Wimbledon Novak Djokovic – Nole and Rafa continue to play hot potato with my top spot. Novak is now a two-time Wimbledon champion and a newly wed. I think the wind is at his back for the hard court summer. Novak was tennis’ most consistent player from 2012-mid 2014, but…
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