Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal has mowed down his opponents over 6 matches. While winning 18 of 18 sets, gives Nadal an edge on form, the two sets Djokovic dropped should be of no hindrance to his chances in the final as Djokovic got a physically easy quarterfinal and looked to be in…
Tag: Australian Open
Kvitova vs. Osaka Could Be Awesome
Petra Kvitova vs. Naomi Osaka I watched Naomi Osaka take apart Madison Keys in the 2018 US Open semifinal. It became clear to me that Osaka could hit with power like many on tour and could also scramble and play defense and could also counter-punch turning defense to offense. At the conclusion of the match,…
Australian Open 2019: Twitter Reacts to the Youth Movement
Stefanos Tsitsipas, 13 years old: “Favorite idol?” – Roger Federer “Where do you see yourself in ten years?” – I don’t know, but I will do my best to be in the top. pic.twitter.com/Ho4xmuBHYl — Alex Theodoridis (@AlexTheodorid1s) January 20, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “Be the Example.” – @FTiafoe LEGEND. 🎥: @AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/NIskSNrq45 — Cracked Racquets (@CrackedRacquets)…
Australian Open 2019: Draw Impressions
Six titles in the past year ain't bad. Congrats, @Petra_Kvitova. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/Zl0SOSjBmW — Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) January 12, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Women’s Singles Draw Simona Halep may be the #1 seed, but she got a brutal draw. If Halep reaches the semifinals, her confidence should be sky high, but many obstacles loom. A Naomi…
Dad Jokes and Tennis
I’ve been known to throw a few somewhat witty statements out there. Today, I had two on twitter. My favorite correlation non-causation tennis factoid: Since Jan 2003 male tennis players from places starting with "S" have won 58 singles majors (Switzerland 23, Spain 18, Serbia 14, Scotland 3) while non-S countries total 6 Argentina 2,…
My History of Favorable Treatment from Tournaments toward Stars
Roger Federer’s frequent night play on Rod Laver Arena sparked some controversy at this year’s Australian Open. I will start with 1991 because I recall the write-up of Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open run mentioning him asking for and receiving extra night matches. Could Connors have run like this during the day and recovered as…
Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer Reaches 20 Love
I KNOW WE'RE GETTING HD PICS SOON BUT I CAN'T STOP pic.twitter.com/StRs3QriAe — #RF19 (@fedology) January 28, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Roger Federer Steadies Himself to Win his 20th Major Title & 6th Australian Open Title Roger Federer’s serve looked quite vulnerable at the close of the 4th set and opening stages of the 5th set. Would…
Australian Open 2018: Men’s Final Poll
Have Your Say – @danmartintennis Who wins the 2018 Australian Open men’s singles title? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) January 28, 2018
Australian Open Memories: Boris Becker defeats Chang to Claim 2nd Aussie Crown
Boris Becker Followed up a Big Finale to 1995 with his 6th and Final Grand Slam Title to Open 1996 Boris Becker was Wimbledon runner-up and a US Open semifinalist in 1995. He capped those strong efforts with an ATP World Championships title by beating Michael Chang in the final. He again faced Chang in…
Australian Open 2018: Federer vs. Cilic Championship Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic This should be a good match. It may be a straight set match, but I expect that the winner and perhaps the runner-up will play well in this final. Marin Cilic is in his 3rd career major final and has momentum both from beating people he should but also by…
