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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BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells Men’s Final: [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [8] Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) Federer led their head-to-head 18:6 coming into this final; however, three of Del Potro’s victories over Federer came in finals. Could he make this number four? Could the great Federer be suffering from a bout of nerves?…
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BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells Men’s Semifinal: [8] Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) vs. [38] Milos Raonic (CAN) Del Potro “never thought he would be able to play at this level again and be pain-free”; and he is enjoying every minute of it. The pleasure he gets from being able to do the thing…
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