Quick Hits: June 15, 2015

My Quick Hits The extra week in the grass season has made the transition to Queen’s Club and Halle not seem nearly as rushed.  I was unsure if this extra week would mean much, but seeing it unfold for the first time as a fan and follower of the sport, I love it. Rafael Nadal picked…

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ATP Halle 2015: Preview and Predictions

Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
Roger Federer once again returns to Halle to begin his 2015 grass court preparations. Federer has racked up three consecutive appearances in the final in Halle and is unbeaten at this tournament since 2012, beating Mikhail Youzhny in the 2013 final (6-7 6-3 6-4) and Alejandro Falla in…

The State of Tennis Abides

Dear readers, First, I want to thank everyone for a great 2015.  Tennis Abides was founded in September 2011, and this is already the second best year in terms of visitors for the site.  2015 is not even 50% done.  This will easily be our best year ever.  My twitter follows have also risen by…

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Nadal vs. Monfils highlights and interview

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal advanced to the Mercedes Cup final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils on Saturday afternoon. Nadal did not drop serve a single time, saving all four of the break points he faced to prevail after one hour and 19 minutes. The 10th-ranked Spaniard is through to…

Finals previews and picks: Nadal vs. Troicki, Goffin vs. Mahut

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is one win away from the Stuttgart title, with Viktor Troicki standing in his way on Sunday. In ‘s-Hertogenbosch, meanwhile, David Goffin and Gilles Muller are battling in the final. Stuttgart: (1) Rafael Nadal vs. (8) Viktor Troicki Nadal and Troicki will be going head-to-head for the fifth…