And it comes down to two. The top two players in the world advanced to the 2013 US Open finals and will battle it out for the coveted title at Flushing Meadows. Seeded No.2 Rafael Nadal will be facing seeded No.1 Novak Djokovic as they will try to add another US Open trophy to their collections which they once won in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
Monday, September 09, 2013
Monday, December 19, 2011
2011 Grand Slam Men's Singles Champions
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Australian Open
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French Open
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Grand Slam
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Novak Djokovic
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Rafael Nadal
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US Open
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Wimbledon
Filed Under: The Walkover
Filed Under: The Walkover
The ATP World Tour 2011 season let us witnessed some incredible matches. This year we also witnessed the emergence of the best player in the world, Novak Djokovic. Yes, 2011 has been Djokovic's year and he displayed not only consistency but also excellent tactical abilities, which sent a signal for the rest of his contemporaries that his best has just getting started.
This year Djokovic racked up three Grand Slam titles, 70-6 win-loss record, a record-breaking five ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, and a new record for the prize money earned in a single season. He is definitely having the best year of his tennis career.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
2011 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Champions
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Andy Murray
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ATP World Tour Masters 1000
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Novak Djokovic
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Rafael Nadal
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Roger Federer
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tournament results
Filed Under: The Walkover
Filed Under: The Walkover
A gallery of the 2011 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 champions.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: On the Lighter Side
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ATP World Tour Finals
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charity
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exhibition match
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foundation
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Rafael Nadal
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Roger Federer
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tournament preview
Filed Under: The Wildcard
Filed Under: The Wildcard
I was surfing the net and as usual looking for some latest updates about the 2010 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. I went to Tennis.com to look for some latest news as its article entitled The Fan Wars caught my attention.
It headlined: Roger and Rafa engage in a friendly rivalry, but the same can't be said for their devoted fan bases. Steve Tignor and Kamakshi Tandon discuss the most familiar and most inexhaustible topic in tennis.
I clicked the link of the article in its front page and it directed me to the article entitled The Rally: Those Guys Again to read the content of the intriguing headline. To my surprise, I enjoyed reading the whole story.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
2010 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Final Results
When French Open has been concluded, there have been so many interesting stories around tennis world. From Roger Federer failing to reach 24th semifinal appearance for the first time since 2003 to another French Open title clinched by Rafael Nadal, it seems like a new story is born within.
With Wimbledon is kicking off, some of these stories have been carried over. Such interesting questions looking for an answer is that "Will Federer win his record-tying 7th Wimbledon title?", "Will Nadal win his 2nd Wimbledon title?", "Will Federer start another semifinal streak at Wimbledon?", how about "Will Andy Murray finally ended the 74-year title drought of Great Britain?", and much more.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Will Rafael Nadal End the Year as Men's Top Ranked Tennis Player?
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Andy Murray
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Andy Roddick
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Fernando Verdasco
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Juan Martin del Potro
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Nikolay Davydenko
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Novak Djokovic
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Rafael Nadal
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ranking points
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Robin Soderling
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Roger Federer
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Tomas Berdych
Filed Under: The Wildcard
Filed Under: The Wildcard
After failing to reached finals at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Indian Wells and Miami, losing in the semifinals to Ivan Ljubicic and Andy Roddick respectively, Rafael Nadal's first title of the year came at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo, his sixth title in that event, and ending his 11-month title drought.
Then, two weeks later, Nadal won the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome title by defeating David Ferrer, to equal Andre Agassi's 17 ATP Masters 1000 shield.
Another two weeks later, Nadal won his record-breaking 18th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title by clinching the title in Madrid, defeating Roger Federer in the final. With that win, Nadal became the first player to win all three ATP Masters 1000 played on clay courts and sent message to his contemporaries that the King of Clay is back!
Monday, July 05, 2010
Rafael Nadal: The Undisputed World Number One
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ATP World Tour Masters 1000
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French Open
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Grand Slam
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Rafael Nadal
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Wimbledon
Filed Under: The Wildcard
Filed Under: The Wildcard
It's time.
Rafael Nadal's convincing win at All-England Club gave him second Wimbledon title in four consecutive finals. With a flawless display of speed, blistering and curling forehand, sweet volley, and improved serve turned in a weapon, Nadal is ready to dominate the game again.
Having claiming fifth French Open crown and the top ranking he once held for almost a year, he bounce back — stronger, faster, and healthier.
He started to dominate in 2008 but was halted almost prematurely due to injury. From being stunned at his favorite surface at Roland Garros to not defending his crown at All-England Club to personal concerns, Nadal faces the down side of his great tennis career.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Andy Murray: The Journey for Grand Slam Success
Andy Murray began his 2010 ATP World Tour campaign by reaching his second Grand Slam at Australian Open losing to Roger Federer in straight sets. Since then, both Murray and Federer shared not so good results in succeeding tournaments including 2010 French Open where they both upset in fourth round and quarterfinals, respectively.
As the grass court season starts, Murray went at the Queen's Club as the defending champion, but wasn't able to defend his title as he lost to Mardy Fish in third round. But such loss didn't bother him for his quest for his first Grand Slam title at All-England Club.
Murray started his Wimbledon campaign beating Jan Hajek 7-5|6-1|6-2. In the second round, he played in front of Queen Elizabeth II against Jarkko Nieminen whom he defeated in straight sets 6-3|6-4|6-2. He defeated Gilles Simon in the third round 6-1|6-4|6-4 to set up a meeting with Sam Querrey whom he defeated in straight sets 7-5|6-3|6-4.
Monday, June 07, 2010
2010 French Open Men's Singles Championship Results
The second Grand Slam of the year at Stade Roland Garros is finally over. The 128 players in the draw are down to two and they will contest for the coveted title. What at stake is high and of course, history books will be rewritten. We witnessed an exciting, interesting, and intriguing matches, as well as stunning upsets, and surprise performances.
Like Americans, British is yet to produce a Grand Slam champion. Performances of American players were not bad but still far from better as they still not embodied of playing well on dirt. However, the two finalists battling out for the title is no strange at all. We've witnessed them playing each other last year, but the question is who has the best tactic to clinched the title, 2010 French Open Men's Champion. Did I predicted it right? My pick for Men's Champion.
Monday, May 17, 2010
2010 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open Results
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Aravane Rezai
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ATP World Tour Masters 1000
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Rafael Nadal
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tournament results
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WTA Premier Mandatory
Filed Under: The Walkover
Filed Under: The Walkover
Another week of exciting tennis has been witnessed, this time at The Caja Majica. With a number of stunning performances and upsets, game revival and renewing rivalry, and of course, history-making wins, the clay court season warm-up event leading to 2010 French Open will end spectacularly with two deserving champions.
As WTA and ATP heading to the second Grand Slam of the year, we did see in this year's Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open who will be the top contenders in the upcoming prestigious event. Did I predicted it right? My pick for Men's Champion. My pick for Women's Champion.
Monday, May 03, 2010
2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Results
The second clay court ATP Masters 1000 in Rome is over and it's been an exciting week of upsets, stunning performances, and of course, scintillating tennis. Did I predicted the winner right? My pick for the 2010 Internazionali BNL d'Italia Men's Champion.
Rafael Nadal has been dominant in clay and at the age of 23, he captured his fifth title in Rome and with this win, he won his 17th ATP World Tour Masters 1000, defeating David Ferrer in the finals. This win equalled Andre Agassi's record of 17 ATP Masters 1000 shield.
Monday, April 19, 2010
2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Results
The 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters has been concluded, did I predicted the winner right? My pick for the 2010 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Champion.
As everyone's expected, Rafael Nadal clinched his sixth straight title at the first ATP Masters 1000 event on clay at Monte-Carlo, his first since ATP Masters 1000 Rome in 2009.
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