Category Archives: Match Report

Nadal Beats Federer To Aim For 11th Grand Slam

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

The rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer was renewed at the Australian Open the minute Rafa opened his mouth to the media about player issues and Federer’s lack of interest in them.Tonight Federer and Nadal fought for a finals position and a chance to claim another Grand Slam and it is Rafael Nadal who will play either Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in his bid for his 11th Grand Slam.

Rafa was forced to fight for his fourth consecutive Grand Slam final but after three hours and minutes Nadal won 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4

Roger came out firing looking like he planned to slaughter Nadal with his aggressive accuracy from the first point. He quickly found himself at 1-4 before Rafa finally found his range and got back on serve at 3-4, his forehand finding its mark. Read more »

Posted in Andy Murray, Australian Open, Injury, Kim Clijsters, Match Report, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Toni Nadal

Raging Rafael Nadal Finds A Way To Win

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

In a strange, yet high quality, match that saw Rafael Nadal robbed of vital points by poor line calls repeatedly, Rafa has battled the huge serves and powerful, flat ground strokes of Tomas Berdych to book a place in the Australian Open semi finals. It took Nadal four hours and 16 minutes but he eventually walked away with the 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 win that finished right at midnight.

Both players had early break point opportunities but were unable to convert, Nadal fighting against the booming serve of Berdych and incredibly flat ground strokes.

The 12th game of the first set went for over 8 minutes with Berdych having triple set point. His incredible defensive skills saved the second break point as he somehow stayed alive in a point he should have lost multiple times. Despite a fourth point for Berdych, Rafa dug deep and forced a tiebreak. Read more »

Posted in Australian Open, Match Report, Media, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Tomas Berdych

Hewitt Battles Djokovic To The End

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

There was never any doubt that one of tennis’ most psychologically strong men, Lleyton Hewitt, would give everything he had against Novak Djokovic and he did. After a rough first set Hewitt changed his tactics and gave Novak more of a fight.

Hewitt was handily battered by Djokovic in the first two sets and then put his body on the line to get the third. After feeling a chance to go up 4-3 Hewitt was left frustrated as the opportunity went wanting.

Lleyton struggled to scramble everything back as it became obvious he was even compensating as he walked to keep the pressure off his degenerated big toe. Then he started shaking out his hands as he struggled to block out his screaming body. Read more »

Posted in Australian Open, David Ferrer, Injury, Lleyton Hewitt, Match Report, Novak Djokovic

More Heartache For Roddick

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin| Leave a comment

Andy Roddick was forced to retire from his match against Lleyton Hewitt as he trailed 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 after injuring what appeared to be his hip or his groin early in the match. It was another tough blow for Roddick who has battled his health and various unlucky injuries over the past two seasons.

During the early stages of the match Jim Courier revealed he has implored Roddick to return to his younger days when he ripped his forehand violently around the court, ending points quickly and aggressively. Strangely it was Lleyton who seemed to have more bite on his ground strokes. Read more »

Posted in Andy Roddick, Australian Open, Injury, Jim Courier, Larry Stefanki, Lleyton Hewitt, Match Report, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Wimbledon

Nadal Battles For Straight Sets Win

Posted on August 31, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Defending champion Rafael Nadal has been forced to work by Andrey Golubev to make it through to the second round of the US Open. Nadal won 6-4, 7-6, 7-5 and set up a second round meeting with Nicolas Mahut.

After falling behind 2-3 in the first set Nadal lifted and broke back immediately before producing an incredible thread the needle style backhand on the run winner to break for a 5-3 lead and a chance to serve for the first set. His improved faster, harder serve from last years Open reappeared but wasn’t enough when his ground strokes lacked consistent depth. Read more »

Posted in Andrey Golubev, Match Report, Nicolas Mahut, Rafael Nadal, US Open

Novak Djokovic Claims Wimbledon, Beating Nadal In Fifth Consecutive Final

Posted on July 3, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Novak Djokovic has ended the nearly decade long run of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon by beating the Spaniard 6-4, 5-1, 1-6, 6-3 and taking his top ranking in the process. The Djokovic fairy tail now means that Djokovic has beaten Nadal in five consecutive finals this year, claimed two Grand Slams and lost at only one tournament he has played in all year. This is, without doubt, the year of Novak Djokovic with the Serb claiming his 8th title of the season on the sacred grounds of Wimbledon. Read more »

Posted in Lleyton Hewitt, Match Report, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Roland Garros

Petra Kvitova Beats Sharapova For Wimbledon Title

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin| 1 Comment

Petra Kvitova has powered past former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova to win her maiden Grand Slam title after an incredible year. Kvitova beat Maria 6-3, 6-4 comfortably displaying her power and composure as her idol Martina Navratilova looked on. By winning Kvitova has now won a title on every surface this year. Read more »

Posted in Maria Sharapova, Martina Navratilova, Match Report, Petra Kvitova, Sasha Vujacic, Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic – Undisputed Number One

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin| 1 Comment

Novak Djokovic has climbed to the summit of men’s tennis. By beating Jo Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 he has not only gained a place in the finals at Wimbledon but he has also taken over, officially, as the best tennis player in the world.

Tsonga came out blasting, flaunting his power and breaking Djokovic in the opening game. Despite facing some break points Tsonga stood and prepared to serve for the first set at 5-4 before meekly handing it over. Read more »

Posted in Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Match Report, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon

Nadal Wins After Considering Retiring

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

In a match that had fans holding their breath Rafael Nadal has triumphed over Juan Martin del Potro 7-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4. During the match both players appeared to suffered significant injuries. Nadal will now have an MRI to see if he can continue playing in the tournament.

In their previous round both players had awkward falls, Nadal leaving the court for treatment on his right thigh before rain halted the match. Read more »

Posted in Injury, Juan Martin Del Potro, Mardy Fish, Match Report, Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon

Lopez Out Serves Roddick

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Feliciano Lopez has broken Andy Roddick’s heart at his beloved Wimbledon by beating him in the third round in straight sets 7-6, 7-6, 6-4. Lopez was always going to be a huge danger for Roddick and with the American seemingly all out of luck lately it was a match up that was going to be favouring the more-in-form Spaniard (here). Read more »

Posted in Andy Roddick, Feliciano Lopez, Match Report, Wimbledon