It seems like I have been away from tennis for a long time; however, although I have not been blogging as regularly as I used to, I have been following. Life got in the way. Now I understand how tennis players can take mental or even physical breaks from the sport and be okay. While…
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WIMBLEDON, England While I love most of the traditions of Wimbledon, after all they are part of the appeal and what makes the Wimbledon experience so unique; I find the rule of playing out the final set rather antiquated and ineffective. Consider this one single fact: No matter how fit these players are, it is…
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WIMBLEDON, England Women’s Final Preview: [10] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. [181] Serena Williams (USA) When the draw came out about two weeks ago, no one would probably have predicted a Williams versus Kerber final; yet, somehow it is quite fitting for them to renew their rivalry at a major final. They have met eight times…
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WIMBLEDON, England Men’s Semifinal Preview: [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [26] Novak Djokovic (SRB) There is more at stake than just a berth in the final of Wimbledon. Does Nadal have enough left in the tank for another Wimbledon title? While we know he is fit and has the heart of a lion; we also…
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Many people may have penciled Roger Federer, the number one seed into the final even before the men’s draw came out; however, Dusan Lajovic is not a pushover and could pose a threat as a first round opponent. That being said, Federer has the easier half of the draw. Although, Borna Coric the sixteenth seed, who…
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Women’s Preview: The number one ranked female and top seed, Simona Halep, has the two-time Wimbledon champion and eighth seed, Petra Kvitova, in her quarter; yet, before Halep can get to the quarterfinals, she will have to get by some potentially dangerous opponents. This is a major after all and every player aims to elevate their…
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