Nadal through to Basel quarterfinals, Karlovic stuns Wawrinka

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal survived a second consecutive three-setter and recovered from a break down in another must-win set before getting the best of Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in round two of the Swiss Indoors Basel on Wednesday. Nadal, who saw Lukas Rosol serve for the match on Monday only to…

Valencia R2 previews and picks: Montanes vs. Brands, Paire vs. Sousa

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Albert Montanes and Daniel Brands are set to face each other for a second time at the same tournament on Thursday in Valencia. Second-round action also features a showdown between Benoit Paire and Joao Sousa. (LL) Albert Montanes vs. (Q) Daniel Brands It will be rare occasion when two players…

Basel R2 previews and picks: Federer vs. Kohlschreiber, Isner vs. Sock

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer will be back in action in Basel on Thursday, when he takes the court against Philipp Kohlschreiber. Fellow Americans and doubles partners John Isner and Jack Sock are also aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals. (1) Roger Federer vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber Federer will take a 57-9 lifetime record at the…

My New Favorite Player?

Who knows?  However, anyone I have never beaten *cough* Mike *cough* can now face this youngster.

Basel R2 preview and pick: Nadal vs. Dimitrov

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
It was the unseeded player who had a much easier time advancing to the Basel second round, but both Rafael Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov managed to set up a blockbuster encounter on Wednesday. A place in the quarterfinals is at stake. Rafael Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov will be facing each…

Marin Cilic Heading into 2016

In repeat of 2014 final, @cilic_marin beats Roberto Bautista Agut to retain #KremlinCup https://t.co/ym86Gq610S pic.twitter.com/MzXpHAxdmc — HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) October 26, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Where is Marin Cilic’s Game Going into 2016? Adjusting Many players tend to struggle for a few months adjusting to new expectatons after a breakthrough on tour.  Marin Cilic’s adjustment phase was exacerbated…

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WTA Finals Singapore 2015: Profiling the eight finalists

Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
FINALLY… One day before the draw for the 2015 WTA Finals and we HAVE A CONFIRMED LINE-UP! The last place in Singapore was snapped up by Lucie Safarova after Carla Suárez Navarro lost in straight sets to Daria Kasatkina, 6-1 6-2, in the quarter-finals of Moscow. It sounds…