Youzhny - You should have seen him run through Richard Gasquet at the Gerry Weber Open. The salute was a nice touch. At 30 years of age he still plays a very aggressive game of tennis.
Head smash - This had to hurt.
Here is a medley of precious moments from the tour.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Nadal Takes 8th French Open Title
Rather than go into it in great detail, let's say that Ferrer knew that his chances of taking this from Nadal were almost zero. It was foregone barring injury to Nadal.
Ferrer is a great competitor and one of my favorites for the very reason that he is known as a grinder on the tour. If you run up against him you'll know you were out there. No one just runs past him without effort. So when you can see it in his eyes that this is his job, that job being to put on a good show and and do his best but really doesn't expect to beat the guy that has beaten him almost every time they face each other you know that the final would have little of the suspense the match against Novak had going for it. That was a great match.
Here is a line of up of stories on the French Open final.
Nadal Shakes off Protestors to Win
Nadal Confirms his Comeback in Familiar Ending
USA Today on the French Open Final
Ferrer is a great competitor and one of my favorites for the very reason that he is known as a grinder on the tour. If you run up against him you'll know you were out there. No one just runs past him without effort. So when you can see it in his eyes that this is his job, that job being to put on a good show and and do his best but really doesn't expect to beat the guy that has beaten him almost every time they face each other you know that the final would have little of the suspense the match against Novak had going for it. That was a great match.
Here is a line of up of stories on the French Open final.
Nadal Shakes off Protestors to Win
Nadal Confirms his Comeback in Familiar Ending
USA Today on the French Open Final
Friday, June 7, 2013
Rafa Takes Final Game
Too bad Novak had to go out before the final. Great win for Rafa. This should have been a final.
Rafa spoke in 3 languages Spanish, French, and English. It is fun to watch this guy even after the match. He does his right handed autographs since he is a natural righty but of course is lethal from the left side.
Read the NYT story about this Timeless Epic
Rafa spoke in 3 languages Spanish, French, and English. It is fun to watch this guy even after the match. He does his right handed autographs since he is a natural righty but of course is lethal from the left side.
Read the NYT story about this Timeless Epic
Rafa Holds 8 to 7 Final Set
I need a break too. This is an incredible match. Back in a moment for great tennis.
Still Epic
6 All Fifth set 30 - Love Nadal Serving.
Perfect down the line winner on the forehand side after running down a Novak heavy strike to the open court. Amazing shot.
Novak minor choke on a shanked forehand. 7 to 6 Rafa leading.
Perfect down the line winner on the forehand side after running down a Novak heavy strike to the open court. Amazing shot.
Novak minor choke on a shanked forehand. 7 to 6 Rafa leading.
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