Roger Federer – Rock Solid, Time Tested

02 Dec 2009 by Hiland in Player Profiles
Roger Federer – Rock Solid, Time Tested

At the end of 2008, there was an undercurrent about the greatest player to grace the courts.  Perhaps, there were even some whispers.  Stern challengers like Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray seemed poised to move Federer further down the ladder.
Needless to say, the whispers have stopped.  The retirement rumors have ceased [...]


Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Notebook

02 Jul 2009 by Matthew Zemek in Wimbledon 2009

The ladies had their day on Tuesday. Now, the gentlemen will own the Wednesday spotlight on Centre Court and Court No. 1, as The Championships continue. Who’s to be taken seriously as the round of eight arrives? The short answer: A majority of the field. The longer answer: Keep reading.
Gentlemen’s Quarterfinals [...]


The Grass Grows Greener On the Other Side: Hewitt dumps del Potro

26 Jun 2009 by Matthew Zemek in Wimbledon 2009

The not-so-secret key to tennis success lies not in one’s shots, but in the footwork needed to set them up. Juan Martin del Potro might know how to move his feet on hard courts and clay courts, but on a Thursday afternoon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, the South American found [...]


A Meal Fed to the People: Federer wins five-set thriller on magical semifinal Friday

06 Jun 2009 by Matthew Zemek in French Open 2009

Whenever tennis fans are hungry, they always get Fed. Once in a while, lovers of this racket sport are given more comfort food than they can possibly comprehend.
On an amazing afternoon (and evening) at Roland Garros, a sport gave the world a remarkable two-match display of heart, hustle and higher-than-high drama. At the very end, [...]

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