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  • Djokovic – Nadal, 2012 French Open Final Prediction

    For the first time in his career, Novak Djokovic has reached the French Open final. In the way of the last piece of the puzzle for him, completing the career and special Novak Grand Slam, is the master of the Roland Garros out to set some records of his own, Rafael Nadal.

  • Rain Delay Ain’t a Problem for Roger (Federer vs Tsonga)

    It’s not like Roger Federer has got an easier opponent waiting for him in the Semi Finals – Novak Djokovic, the hottest thing in world tennis, but beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets, avenging that Wimbledon defeat and and coming out firing after another rain delay has got to have Federer pleased with the way he’s playing right now. In my opinion, the best performer so far in the US Open.

  • A Weekend in Heaven (NFL, Rugby World Cup, US Open and European Football)

    Packers – Saints, Rugby World Cup Opener with the All Blacks, US Open tennis back on again, Heavyweight boxing, European Leagues back in action. What a Weekend!

  • Roger Federer and Tsonga Meet Again

    Scheduling at tennis can get crazy sometime. With fear of losing the next day (today) due to bad weather, the organizers of the US Open had Roger Federer play his match to end day eight of the 2011 US Open at 23:50 local time. It ended about 80 minutes later, at 1:15. A comfortable win at a very uncomfortable time for Federer, setting him up with a very uncomfortable foe at the Quarter final.

  • How Roger Federer Looked When he Won Each of his 16 Grand Slam Titles

    How Roger Federer Looked When he Won Each of his 16 Grand Slam Titles

    Turning 30 this week, Roger Federer spoke about his future, the 2012 Olympic Games and him NOT planning on retirement or giving up on the chase after the next Grand Slam title. It’s been 16 so far, more than anyone else – 6 Wimbledon, 5 US Open, 4 Australian Open and one French Open. It’s been over 18 months since his last triumph, in Australia, against Andy Murray. Just to remind you, here’s how he looked all 16 times he won, during an era mostly dominated by who is (in my opinion) the greatest tennis player of all time.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Del Potro Stuns Federer in US Open Final, Wins First Slam

    Juan Martin Del Potro beats Roger Federer at the US Open Final in five sets – 3:6, 7:6, 4:6, 7:6, 6:2, winning his first grand slam title.

  • Top 8 US Open Champions

    With 12 days to go before the 2009 US Open tennis tournament will begin at Flushing Meadows, New York, we take a look at the greatest champions of the tournament in the Open Era – the eight men who have won in New York more than once – From Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in the 70’s and early 80’s to the kings of the 90’s – Sampras and Agassi, and the reigning king – Roger Federer.

  • Roger Federer – 15 Grand Slam Tribute