Thursday, June 30, 2011
Nadal, Djokovic and Murray reached the semis, Tsonga Stuns Federer
Six-time champion Federer recorded his first loss when leading two sets to love. His record when winning the first two sets at Slams now stands at 178-1.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France produced a stunning serving display in the last three sets of his quarterfinal with Federer to advance to his first Wimbledon semi.
Rafael Nadal erased any doubts about his form after a foot injury scare in his last match against Juan Martin del Potro. The defending champion won in four sets.
Bernard Tomic, just 18, hit more winners than the world No. 2 in their quarterfinal match. With the run, the Australian's ranking is expected to jump from No. 158 to somewhere in the 70s.
Andy Murray was the only player to advance in straight sets on Wednesday. He took out lefty Feliciano Lopez, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Fish The Last Yankee Standing Can He Fry Nadal ?
The short answer is yes he can but he need to play as if he made it to the final . If he mange to pull the biggest upset in his carrier the championship final would be easier task for him. But before we get their he need to be aggressive from the locker room not the warm up or the first point.
Fish need to take his chances when he get`s them and Nadal wont give him too many and he need to serve like he did against Berdych . I know it`s easier said than done but that`s why we play the sport.
The two have met only 5 times with Nadal winning all 5 the last was US open 2008 where Fish won the first set and Nadal won in 4 sets . In a grand slam Rafa is 125 - 1 when winning the first set.
On the other side Federer has his hands full with a match against Tsonga . The Frenchmen is playing lights out tennis but at the end I would favor Federer in 4 sets.
Dojokovic has a hitting session with Tomic . the two never met before but sorry Tomic is no match to Dojokovic so this is in bag for Nole.
The only match that seems even and can go either way is Murray V Lopez it`s anybody guess if anyone when have the edge it`s Murray just because he wants the win more.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Federer Nalbandian Sat, @ Wimledon Center Court
Wimbledon center court today will have a great match between Federer and Nalbandian. the two met 18 times Roger won 10 . However today`s meeting will be anything but usual business for both . on one hand Federer is looking for another grand slam or at least make it to the final to stay relative and fight of the retirement question.
On the other hand nalbandian is no stranger to center court a finalest here at 2002 is looking for an upset and what`s better than upsetting six times Wimbledon champion and the best grass pro of all times. But in order to get their he has to play a perfect match and force Federer to do more .
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Defeats Rafael Nadal @ Aegon
Tsonga had 25 aces and kept the French Open champion off-balance with his powerful baseline game and inspired net play. 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-1 on Friday in the quarterfinals at Queen's Club.
"Probably after losing the second set, mentally I lost my concentration," Nadal said. "The negative thing is I lost. The positive thing is I have few days off and can stop a little bit mentally. I can be a little bit more relaxed, because every day I play with pressure."
After an exchange of breaks to start the second, Tsonga broke again to lead 5-4 and served out the set.
In the third, Nadal missed a critical forehand volley at the net on game point and the fifth-seeded Frenchman went on to break for 1-0. An inspired Tsonga dominated the rest of the match.
"Probably after losing the second set, mentally I lost my concentration," Nadal said. "The negative thing is I lost. The positive thing is I have few days off and can stop a little bit mentally. I can be a little bit more relaxed, because every day I play with pressure."
After an exchange of breaks to start the second, Tsonga broke again to lead 5-4 and served out the set.
In the third, Nadal missed a critical forehand volley at the net on game point and the fifth-seeded Frenchman went on to break for 1-0. An inspired Tsonga dominated the rest of the match.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Federer Snaps Dojokvic Streak Gets Rafa Sunday
Roger Federer played an epic match today at Roland Garos semi proves to himself first and to tennis fans that he is not finished yet . 7-6 6-3 3-6 7-6 the final score
while federer had trouble converting the break points it seems like it had no effects on his plans which is to stay solid on the back hand and make Jojokvic hits one more shot every time forcing the error which worked to his benefits today . Djokovic had this monkey on his back ( winning streak ) that prevented him from playing his game beside it seemed like he struggled with movement on clay .
Can Federer win against Nadal Sunday ? Yes only for one reason he is very relax and going in the final with no expectations and you will be surprise what you can do in tennis if you are relax!!!
“Beating Novak today was maybe a good birthday gift for him because he lost his four previous matches against Novak,” Federer said of Nadal, who turned 25 on Friday. “I’m going to play against Nadal, my main rival, in another Grand Slam final. We live for these moments.”
“Beating Novak today was maybe a good birthday gift for him because he lost his four previous matches against Novak,” Federer said of Nadal, who turned 25 on Friday. “I’m going to play against Nadal, my main rival, in another Grand Slam final. We live for these moments.”
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Murray downs Chela to reach semis for first time
Andy Murray did not want to spoil the party. For the first time since 2006, the four top seeds will meet in the Roland Garros semi-finals thanks to the Scotsman's impressive 7-6(2), 7-5, 6-2 victory over Juan Ignacio Chela. Murray was the last man to reach the final four after no.3 Roger Federer won on Tuesday, no.2 Novak Djokovic received a free passage when Fabio Fognini withdrew and no.1 Rafael Nadal scooted past Robin Soderling mere minutes before Murray raised his fist in triumph.
While Murray was favoured coming into the match as he had already taken Chela down twice before at Roland Garros, he knew that his task would difficult due to the tear in a tendon in his ankle suffered in the third round, restricting his movement. The upside of this injury has been his increased focused on taking the ball early, dictating play and not getting too strung out in points.
While Murray was favoured coming into the match as he had already taken Chela down twice before at Roland Garros, he knew that his task would difficult due to the tear in a tendon in his ankle suffered in the third round, restricting his movement. The upside of this injury has been his increased focused on taking the ball early, dictating play and not getting too strung out in points.
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