I was heading to the gym with trepidation one day, convinced that I would be unable to do half a lap in the pool. I was also equally convinced that if I was able to swim a half a lap, I was not going to be able to do my usual thirty-five laps. Somehow the…
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Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, UAE Championship Match: [7] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [11] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) Federer was chasing history once again and the only person standing in his way was Tsitsipas. The young Greek defeated him earlier this season at the Australian Open. However, Federer leads the way in titles won amongst active…
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Nitto ATP Finals, London Singles Semifinal: [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [5] Alexander Zverev (GER) Federer led their head-to-head 3:2 having won their last encounter; however, Zverev has learned from his last appearance at the ATP Finals and this year he was more prepared to handle the occasion. The first set showcased Zverev’s power against…
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Rolex Shanghai Masters, China Men’s Semifinals: [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [19] Borna Coric (CRO) Federer knew that Coric would not be a push-over since the young Croat had beaten him in their most recent match on Federer’s favorite surface (grass). Yet, even Federer, the defending champion probably did not anticipate the battle would be…
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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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Gerry Weber Open, Germany Men’s Final: [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [21] Borna Coric (CRO) It was supposed to be a no brainer, after all Federer had won their two previous encounters and this was on grass in Federer’s backyard. However, Coric had other plans and he came ready to battle for his second title….
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