Category Archives: Match Report

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

Soderling Knocks Hewitt Out In Five Sets

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Lleyton Hewitt gave Robin Soderling a run for his money today before the big swinging Swede toppled Hewitt 6-7, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.

The first set was vital for Hewitt, without it he was going to get steam rolled against the huge hitting Soderling. Soderling fed off Hewitt’s pace and anything that dropped short had the cover smacked off it. Hewitt did well to stay with Soderling who had the advantage of serving first but as the set wore on his first serve percentage dropped below 50%. Read more »

Posted in Injury, Lleyton Hewitt, Martina Hingis, Match Report, Robin Soderling, Wimbledon

Date Krumm Battles Venus To The End

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Kimiko Date Krumm should be applauded for her efforts today against Venus Williams. Kimiko came out firing, playing a fast paced mixed game that had Venus unsettled and quiet from the start of the match. With the crowd and Venus (who lost her pony tail somewhere along the way) seemingly in shock with Kimiko’s amazing play, the 40 year old raced to a 5-1 lead in the first set. Read more »

Posted in Kimiko Date Krumm, Match Report, Venus Williams

Verdasco Rallies To Beat Stepanek

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

The first round match between Fernando Verdasco and Radek Stepanek had the potential to be a great match, an early five set match – but it almost wasn’t. The Spaniard took his time warming up and finding his way into the match but eventually walked away with a 2-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 9-7.

Fernando came out playing passively seemingly happy to just pock the ball back into court. He seemed to lack any intensity and seemed flustered by the breeze and as a result was broken in the opening game. Read more »

Posted in Fernando Verdasco, Match Report, Radek Stepanek, Robin Haase

Roddick Wins Opener In Straight Sets

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Andy Roddick has made a winning start in Wimbledon after an abysmal three months. Today Roddick defeated Germany’s Andreas Beck in their first round encounter today 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. With wife Brooklyn Decker making the trip to support he man at his favourite tournament, Roddick was relieved to get his first match under his belt. Read more »

Posted in Andreas Beck, Andy Roddick, Brooklyn Decker, Match Report, Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal Wins Sixth Roland Garros Title

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Rafael Nadal has equaled Bjorn Borg’s record of six Roland Garros titles, claiming his tenth Grand Slam title after beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1. It was the eighth Grand Slam final between two of tennis’ greatest champions, Nadal leading 5-2, having thumped Federer in their last French final in 2008 . Rafa was coming into the match with a 44-1 win to loss record in Paris and simply refused to back down despite the fact that it was Federer who came out swinging. Read more »

Posted in Bjorn Borg, Match Report, Paul Annacone, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Roland Garros

Li Na – Roland Garros Champion

Posted on June 4, 2011 by admin| 2 Comments

China’s Li Na has defeated defending champion Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 7-6- to claim her maiden Grand Slam title. Li dominated the match to also provide China with their first Grand Slam and no doubt inspire many around the world in what was a battle of mature players. Read more »

Posted in Francesca Schiavone, Li Na, Match Report, Roland Garros