Not enough doubles
The 2014 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals got underway today with a doubles match. Although I prefer singles, doubles has its own quirky appeal; however, the lack of media coverage for…
Continue reading →Does on court coaching enhance or detract from the game?
MY TWO CENTS: The WTA first introduced on court coaching in 2008. It was a broadcasting initiative designed to increase fan interest by giving them an inside look at player-coach…
Continue reading →Who will claim the title?
The draw of the final men’s tournament of 2014, Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, was announced on the 3rd and the players in each group have been decided. Who has…
Continue reading →Infectious Mononucleosis
There have been several players whose careers have been affected by Infectious Mononucleosis (aka: Mono or “the kissing disease”): Mario Ancic, Roger Federer, Christina McHale, Heather Watson and Robin Soderling…
Continue reading →Neither injury nor Raonic could stop him
BNP Paribas Masters, Paris Men’s Final: [CR1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [CR10] Milos Raonic (SRB) When every aspect of your game deserts you like Raonic’s did, the only explanation has…
Continue reading →Fitness pays off
Garanti Koza WTA Tournament of Champions, Bulgaria Women’s Final: [CR15] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) vs. [CR17] Andrea Petkovic (GER) It was a sloppy first set as both players felt the pressure…
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