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Novak Djokovic and a New World Order

Regardless of the result of his Indian Wells Final match with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic is the world’s new number 2 after beating Roger Federer (6-3, 3-6, 6-2) who fell to 3rd in the ATP rankings.

March 20, 2011
Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Tennis Nostalgia

Watching the pictures of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi from their match in the Madison Square Garden last night got me thinking. About rivalries, about the past, about the future, and about the Federer-Nadal rivalry.

March 1, 2011
Filip Polasek – Luck or Skill?

Amazing shot by Slovak Filip Polasek during the doubles tournament in Zagreb.

February 3, 2011
Djokovic Beats Murray in Australian Open Final, Wins Second Grand Slam Title

Novak Djokovic won his second grand slam title and Australian Open, winning the 2011 title after beating Andy Murray in straight sets 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, sending Murray empty handed from a grand slam final for the third time.

January 30, 2011
Andy Murray Beats Ferrer, Advances to Australian Open Final

Despite a slow start, Andy Murray found his groove and beat David Ferrer in the Australian Open, setting himself with a final clash against Novak Djokovic.

January 28, 2011
2011 Australian Open – Nadal Beaten, Ferrer and Murray Advance

David Ferrer finished the hopes of a ‘Rafa Slam’, beating an injured Rafael Nafal in the 2011 Australian Open, setting a Semi Final meeting with Andy Murray who also advanced today.

January 26, 2011
2011 Australian Open – Federer and Djokovic Advance

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic had no problems today, kicking off the men’s quarter finals at the 2011 Australian Open.

January 25, 2011
Roger Federer Needs Five Sets to Beat Gilles Simon

Gilles Simon didn’t make it easy for Roger Federer, taking the Australian Open 2010 champions through a five setter which the Swiss master eventually took over, winning 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 and advances to the third round.

January 19, 2011
Top Ten ATP Tour Career Earning Leaders

With Serbia winning the 2010 Davis Cup, Roger Federer winning the World Tour Finals the end a rough year on a happy note while Rafael Nadal, despite the loss to Fed remains no.1 in the world after a sensetional year, we take a look at the biggest earners in the history of men’s tennis, from 80’s legends like Becker and Edberg, through the 90’s with Sampras and Agassi to Nadal and Federer today.

December 7, 2010
Nadal – Djokovic, 2010 US Open Final: Things to Consider

Some stuff to think about and good to know before Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic face off in the final of the 2010 US Open.

September 12, 2010