Home court, not an advantage
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, London Round Robin, Day 1: [CR5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. [CR6] Andy Murray (GBR) Murray had won all three previous encounters; therefore, he expected to…
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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 →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…
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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…
Continue reading →Done in by double faults
BNP Paribas Masters, Paris Men’s Semifinal: [CR1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [CR7] Kei Nishikori (JPN) It was not a very interesting match. Nishikori felt the pressure of the moment and made…
Continue reading →A test of nerve
BNP Paribas Masters, Paris Men’s Semifinal: [CR5] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [CR10] Milos Raonic (CAN) Raonic had a battle on his hands; a determined Berdych would not stay down. They…
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