Down goes Williams

Originally posted on TheSportsKraze:
Photo courtesy of zimbio.com. Little known Virginie Razzano shocked Serena Williams (pictured above) in the opening round of the French Open yesterday. By Josh Kramer There are few certainties in this life.  Death, taxes, and Serena Williams advancing past the opening round of Grand Slam events.  Yesterday, the three certainties in…

The Pyrenees Are No More – Spain’s Domination of Roland Garros

Louis XIV once said, “The Pyrenees are no more.”  This sparked military conflict as the prospect of Spain and France being ruled by the same person was intolerable for the rest of Europe.  Starting in 1993, Spain reversed King Louis’ notions and erased the Pyrenees in favor of Spanish rule. Wertheim’s Mailbag Jon Wertheim’s mailbag…

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ATP Rome Recap: Nadal Defeats Djokovic Once Again

Originally posted on Tennis Atlantic:
ATP Rome Recap: Nadal Defeats Djokovic Once Again By Steen Kirby, TennisEastCoast.com   Rafael Nadal won his 6th Rome title a day later than expected with another relatively easy victory over a clearly frustrated Novak Djokovic, 7-5 6-3. The victory also guarantees Nadal the number two seed at Roland Garros. Djokovic will still be the…

Men Who Stare at Tennis GOATS Part 5 – The Usual Suspects: Rafael Nadal

Part 1 Laid out Key Questions Part 2 Looked at Bjorn Borg’s Credentials and the Difficulties of the GOAT Debate Part 3 Looked at Pete Sampras’ Credentials Part 4 Looked at Roger Federer’s Credentials Rafael Nadal Why Rafael Nadal Might be the GOAT – Rafa’s claim to the GOAT title revolves around three areas of…

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Power Ranking for the Week of May 21 – May 27

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of May 21 through May 27 1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is number one, but his grasp has weakened.  Does he still have Rafa’s number? Good Times for Nole 2.  Rafael Nadal – Rafa is back to number two after winning his third title in four outings. …

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