Predicted Winners in BOLD 1 Novak Djokovic vs. Nicolas Devilder – Faustian bargain or not for Nicolas, I think Djokovic will overcome the diminutive Devilder in 3 sets. 22 Andreas Seppi vs. 14 Fernando Verdasco – I think Verdasco is favored, but Verdasco, like Gasquet, can lose when no one would expect it. Seppi is…
Tag: French Open
Big Man Tennis: JMDP vs. Cilic & Berdych vs. Anderson
Big Man Bracket We know that at least one of the eight quarterfinalists at the 2012 French Open will be at least 6’5″ or 196 cm tall. Juan Martin del Potro faces Marin Cilic in the round of 32. Both Delpo and Cilic are 6’6″ or 198 cm tall. This looked like a promising rivalry…
Quick Update on Roland Garros Coverage
Dear readers, I have not made as many posts as I would normally make given that this is day 4 of the year’s second major, but my day job as a teacher is fairly hectic at this exact time of year. Things become more manageable tomorrow, and you should see more posts in the coming…
Roger and Serena Make History
Roger’s The One Roger Federer’s four set win today gives him sole possession of holding the most men’s Grand Slam singles match wins in the open era. His first round match allowed Federer to tie Jimmy Connors for the honor. I would not make too much of this record. Many players routinely skipped the Australian…
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…
Federer since 2008
2004-2007 Roger Federer’s results from 2004-2007 are the most remarkable 4 year period any male player has compiled. The accomplishments for these 4 years are too numerous to name in a single column, but 3 top highlights are Federer winning 11 Grand Slam titles, 3 Year End Championships and 41 total tournament titles. This…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 