Arthur Ashe Stadium Roof Closes

Olympic tennis and Cincinnati are the next two big events, but it is nice to know that the US Open will have a roof in place when the 2016 event commences. Some initial difficulties A time-lapse video of its construction

Tim Mayotte Interview Part 1

Winning the 1987 Paris Indoor Tim Mayotte won the silver medal in singles at the 1988 Olympic Games, reached 10 Grand Slam quarterfinal rounds, 2 Grand Slam Semifinal rounds, and won the Bercy.  He claimed 12 singles titles and reached #7 in the world.  He has been kind enough to discuss his career, development in…

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Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Wins Toronto for 30th Shield!

The 8th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – His serve at times looked shaky in Toronto, but his win gives Novak a record 30th Masters 1000 shield and 1000 extra points in his lead over Andy Murray.  His wins over Berdych, Monfils, and Nishikori all make Wimbledon a more distant memory.   Andy Murray…

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Montreal 2016: Simona Halep vs. Madison Keys Championship Prediction

These sort of points are worth our viewing Madison Keys vs. Simona Halep This is an excellent championship match.  Both players are legitimate threats looking for their first Grand Slam title, but they play in a way that contrasts their strengths.  Keys has power and loves to dictate play.  Halep is a gifted counter-puncher.  Keys…

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Masters Canada 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [3] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – Stan’s job is to use blunt force to push Kei back behind the baseline.  Stan will also need to serve well as Kei has an excellent return.  Kei’s job will be to rob Wawrinka of time.  Stan’s full swings with less time…

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Montreal 2016: WTA Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This was excellent  [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs  [5] Simona Halep (ROU)  – While I would never say these two players play the same way, they both share great mobility and tenacity on court. Halep leads their head-to-head series 3-2 including a 3 set win last year in Toronto.  Kerber’s 2 wins have…

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Masters Canada 2016: Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs.  Kevin Anderson (RSA) H2H – This could be a really good match.  I think Stan will win because his game is more well rounded.  Still, Anderson might avenge last year’s US Open loss to Stan.   [3] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – Grigor has shown…

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