Is Nole a bigger favorite in Paris than he was in 2011? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) May 17, 2015
Tag: Roland Garros
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Roland Garros is in the Books
2014 Power Ranking #7 – Roland Garros Rafael Nadal – Rafa entered Roland Garros with a few questions swirling around his level of play. He answered those questions and made history. Change since last ranking +1 Novak Djokovic – Nole had a good run to his second Roland Garros final in 3 years. Novak’s form was…
Rafael Nadal’s 9 Roland Garros Titles in 10 Years
Rafa and Pete There was a period in the Mid 1990s in which Pete Sampras had figured out grass court tennis. His serve was nearly unbreakable. He had the mentality of a dominating pitcher in baseball. He was going to give his opponents few looks, he was going to play tactically disciplined tennis, he was…
Some Fun with Nadal vs. Djokovic #42
Rafa and Nole will shortly be facing off for the 42nd time. Rafa leads the current head-to-head 22-19, but these two seem destined to meet many more times. The final at Roland Garros carries with it a Grand Slam crown, the number one spot in the ATP rankings and a possible Career Grand Slam. A…
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal a Match 2 Years in the Making
In 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first US Open title and cap off the best Grand Slam season of his career. In 2011, Novak Djokovic took the tour by its throat and won 3 major titles while defeating Rafa in 6 consecutive tournament final matches. 2012 saw the rivalry shift again….
Maria Sharapova Takes her Second Roland Garros Title
Maria Sharapova is now a two-time champion at Roland Garros. Her 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 victory over a determined Simona Halep offered tennis fans a lot to enjoy. Sharapova was already on track for a first ballot induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. However, any Grand Slam victory adds a layer of glory…
Roland Garros 2014 – Sharapova vs. Halep Prediction
This should be a good match for many reasons. Maria Sharapova knows she has a great opportunity to pocket a 5th Grand Slam singles title. Simona Halep is playing the best tennis of her young career. The two players also offer contrasting styles for viewers. Halep has a great ground game and covers the court…
Roland Garros 2014 – Djokovic vs. Gulbis Prediction
They’re Both in Form There is some shared history between the two at the junior level, and Novak Djokovic leads their head-to-head 4-1. Nole and Ernests Gulbis have not played since 2011 so I think their head-to-head is largely meaningless. Gulbis is playing the best tennis of his career. He’s won 2 clay court titles…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 