It was a letdown for recent ATP 250 champion Federer to lose against feisty Kyrgios in three tie-breaks (last one being 14-12) in the colourful 20-year-olds favour. As a Federer fan it was hard to see parts of that match, because at times he looked a bit slow. Especially when running around his forehands. But maybe it was just one of those days? It does give me the feeling that we …
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Has Wawrinka gotten past his second separation/divorce from his wife? After all, it seem to have been a rather nasty break-up after a letter from his wife was publicised where he was rather harshly criticised by her and blamed to be the reason for the break-up. A statement sounded: “his instability and the wish to regain freedom in all areas are the reason for the split up”. She then wrote that repeated …
Great final between Murray and Kohlschreiber in Münich. Was cheering for Kohli because he has the one-handed backhand and seems just to be a calm and collected character, but both deserved to win a tight affair that ended 7-5 5-7 7-6 in Murray’s favour. And now it’s time for them to play again in Madrid. Have a feeling Kohli might take this one.
This is definitely a topic that is always up for debate. Everyone has their favourite era and when the GOAT discussion starts, one era is always weaker than the other etc. I grew up with Edberg and Becker as heroes, enjoyed Agassi’s unorthodox style, snoozed through Sampras dominance, regained interest in tennis thanks to Federer, and really got hooked during his dominant years, now I’m a devotee but I’m missing …
Most tennis fans know that Swede and former world number 4, Jonas Björkman, has joined camp Murray. Despite getting married, Andy haven’t had a great start to the season and hopefully this can recharge his inspiration for the grass season. Yes, I don’t see how a grass court lover and doubles expert is going to benefit Murray on clay courts. Andy’s game is simply not heavy or effective enough on clay …
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