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Djokovic Beats Federer: Rivals Produce Finest Wimbledon Final of the Decade
Posted on 14 Jul, 2019, by Riven in TennisWith so many things and thoughts to write in order to describe the 2019 Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, perhaps it’s better to go the minimalist route, and not overburden such a historic spectacle with letters, sentences and pseudo wisdoms. More
The Fall and Fall of Novak Djokovic
Posted on 23 Mar, 2018, by gerakis100 in TennisThe fact that very few people were surprised to see Novak Djokovic lose to Benoit Paire in the second round of the Miami Open goes to show just how far he has fallen in the last two years. More
Longest Time Before the First & Last Tennis Grand Slam Titles
Posted on 16 Jul, 2017, by Riven in TennisRoger Federer winning his 19th Grand Slam title and 8th at Wimbledon makes it 14 years between his first and most recent major Tennis championship. While that beats out most players who have enjoyed longevity and multiple Grand Slam championships, surprisingly it isn’t the longest timeframe between first and last since the Open Era began. More
All of Rafael Nadal’s Early Wimbledon Exits
Posted on 11 Jul, 2017, by Riven in TennisThere’s nothing new about Rafael Nadal suffering an early exit at Wimbledon, this year to 34-year old Gilles Muller. Since losing to Novak Djokovic in the 2011 Wimbledon final, Nadal has failed to make it to the tournament’s quarterfinal, as it seems his current style and capabilities simply aren’t enough to win against lower ranked opponents on grass. More
Federer vs Nadal: Someone Turned on a F***ing Time Machine
Posted on 1 Apr, 2017, by Riven in TennisIf we thought that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal duking it out for the Australian Open title was a short-lived revival of this awesome Tennis rivalry, the Masters tournaments at Indian Wells and now Miami have taught us that this “old school” clash isn’t going anywhere. More
Federer Ends ‘Best of All-Time’ Uncertainties, Finally Slays the Nadal Dragon
Posted on 29 Jan, 2017, by Riven in TennisWith his 18th Grand Slam title, Roger Federer proved once more he’s the greatest ever to play the game of Tennis. It was fitting that to end his long drought in the Australian Open and in major tournaments in general, he had to beat Rafael Nadal in five grueling, epic sets. More
Federer vs Nadal in Grand Slam Finals Over the Years in Photos
Posted on 27 Jan, 2017, by Riven in TennisIn the eptimore retro final, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will play in the final of the 2017 Australian Open, making a surprising final chapter (probably) to their immense rivalry, … More
Roger Federer: This Time, the End is Really Close
Posted on 27 Jul, 2016, by Riven in TennisNo Olympics for Roger Federer. No US Open for Roger Federer. No more Tennis in 2016 for Federer too. While he has dropped zero hints about his retirement being the next stage, one can’t help but wonder. More
Rafael Nadal’s Recent Grand Slam Record is Terrible
Posted on 10 Jun, 2016, by Riven in TennisThe news of Rafael Nadal withdrawing from appearing at the 2016 edition of Wimbledon isn’t a surprise. It’s just another piece in the puzzle of his collapsing career, as the 30-year old is struggling to put the pieces together. More
Vitas Gerulaitis Owns the Best Sports Quote Ever Made
Posted on 14 Mar, 2016, by gerakis100 in TennisSometimes you’re not best remembered for your titles, or even a dominance in a famous rivalry. In the case of Vitas Gerulaitis, his most memorable mark in the sport of Tennis is his timeless quote about finally being able to beat Jimmy Connors. More
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