Novak Djokovic Will Play The Tokyo Olympics
Posted by Staff on July 15th, 2021 @ 5:02 pm
The Golden Slam is on! Novak Djokovic just announced on social media that he has just book his flight to Tokyo.
The Serb is out to set history and become the first man to ever win the Golden Slam. Djokovic has already won the first three Slams of 2021 — the first man to do that since Rod Laver in 1969 — and now he’s 13 match wins away from completing …
Roger Federer Withdraws From Olympics, Reveals “Setback” With Knee
Posted by Staff on July 13th, 2021 @ 2:51 pm
Roger Federer officially withdrew from the Olympics, the 20-time Grand Slam champion announced today. While it doesn’t come as a huge shock that he opted not to play, it was a surprise to hear his reason.
Federer revealed he suffered a “setback” with his surgically repaired knee during Wimbledon. Because of that, he would need additional time for rehab with an aim to return to play later this summer.
“During the grass …
Rafael Nadal To Play Washington, But Why?
Posted by Sean Randall on July 13th, 2021 @ 12:29 am
In a curious move, Rafael Nadal will make his debut this summer August 2nd in Washington, D.C. The Spaniard has accepted a wildcard to play the event instead of the Olympics and likely instead of Canada which is all goes well will be held the following week.
Clearly Washington met his price tag to play (over $1M?) but is there a bigger motivation here?
At 35, is he just spreading the …
Novak Djokovic Is The GOAT
Posted by Sean Randall on July 12th, 2021 @ 11:53 pm
Sorry Roger Federer fans. Sorry Rafael Nadal fans. The debate over the Greatest of All Time in the men’s game is over, it’s Novak Djokovic.
In terms of popularity, Federer is still on top, then Nadal and then Djokovic (though Andy Murray might have a case).
But on paper, it’s over. By tying Roger and Rafa with 20 Sunday at Wimbledon, Djokovic has now firmly established himself as the men’s GOAT… …
Djokovic Wins 20th Slam, Beats Berrettini For 6th Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on July 11th, 2021 @ 4:50 pm
Novak Djokovic has become the first man since 1969 to win the first three Slams of the year after winning Wimbledon today defeating Matteo Berrettini 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
“Winning Wimbledon was always the biggest dream of mine as a child,” said Djokovic who matched Rod Laver’s first three titles in 1969 . “I know how special this is and I don’t want to take this for granted. I was a …
Novak Djokovic v Matteo Berrettini For The Wimbledon Title, Who’s The Pick?
Posted by Sean Randall on July 10th, 2021 @ 4:14 pm
It wasn’t much of leap, but I’m one of the many who did take Novak Djokovic to meet Matteo Berrettini at the start for the Wimbledon title. So here we are with Djokovic on the cusp of history and the Italian 25-year-old in his very first Grand Slam final.
Yesterday, Djokovic didn’t play great but did what he had to do to get past Denis Shapovalov. The Canadian just couldn’t …
Barty’s Dream Comes True, Tops Pliskova For Wimbledon Title
Posted by Staff on July 10th, 2021 @ 2:46 pm
Ash Barty won her second Grand Slam title getting the better of Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3 in the women’s Wimbledon final Saturday in London.
“It was the most incredible feeling I think I’ve ever experienced on a tennis court,” said Barty after the 1 hour, 55 minute win. “There was certainly disbelief. I think I’ve worked so hard my whole career with my team and with people that mean …
Djokovic Edges Shapovalov, Gets Berrettini For Wimbledon Title Sunday
Posted by Staff on July 9th, 2021 @ 6:54 pm
An eleven game run catapulted Matteo Berrettini into his first career Grand Slam final, after defeating Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 6-0, 6-7(3), 6-4 in the last four earlier today.
“I have no words, really, just thanks. I need a couple of hours to understand what happened,” Berrettini said to the crowd. “I played a great match. I enjoyed the crowd, my family and whole team are there. I think I never dreamed …
Barty Battles Past Kerber At Wimbledon, Will Meet Pliskova For Title
Posted by Staff on July 8th, 2021 @ 7:21 pm
Ash Barty continues to prove why she’s the most deserving No. 1. The 25-year-old became the first Australian to reach the Wimbledon final on Saturday holding off former champion Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-6(3).
Barty got off to a strong start breaking the German in her first serving game to eventually go up 3-0.
In the second set, Kerber, who won the 2018 title, made her move, finally breaking Barty to just out …
5 Things I Think I Thought Watching Roger Federer Get Crushed At Wimbledon
Posted by Sean Randall on July 8th, 2021 @ 3:02 pm
Wrapping up a rough Wednesday evening at Wimbledon for Roger Federer, here are some thoughts.
1. HE’S 39
Let’s not forget, Andre Agassi retired at age 35, Andy Roddick retired at 32 and Pete Sampras played his last match at 31, and here’s Roger Federer going strong at nearly 40!
At 39, he made the quarters at Wimbledon, the oldest to ever do it in the Open Era! He beat Cameron Norrie who …
Djokovic v Shapovalov, Berrettini v Hurkacz; Wimbledon SFs Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on July 8th, 2021 @ 2:29 pm
Novak Djokovic has yet another historic weekend of tennis in front of him at Wimbledon. Just two wins away from equaling Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at 20, Djokovic will look at what’s left of the men’s draw and it should leave him with a nice, fat smile on his face.
Sure, there’s danger but I think he’ll take it. Denis Shapovalov, Hubert Hurkacz and Matteo Berrettini have no experience going …
Federer Hammered By Hurkacz In Wimbledon Stunner; Djokovic 2 Wins from 20
Posted by Staff on July 7th, 2021 @ 5:55 pm
Roger Federer finally looked 39. The 8-time champion was bundled out of the Wimbledon quarterfinals Wednesday with great ease by a cool and calm Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-0 in just 1 hour, 49 minutes.
Federer, who was appearing in his 18th Wimbledon quarterfinal, showed early signs of trouble. The forehand was misfiring and the footwork wasn’t there. Hurkacz got a break in the 2-3 game and the 24-year-old rode his …
Djokovic, Federer Heading Back To Final? Wimbledon QF Picks And Pans
Posted by Sean Randall on July 6th, 2021 @ 5:25 pm
After four rounds, old dogs Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are still the men to beat at Wimbledon. The two have combined to win 13 Wimbledon titles, and odds are that number is going to hit 14 on Sunday. That’s because Djokovic looks like he’s in full control of all of his mighty powers right now.
Matteo Berrettini, my pick for the final, is still the best guy to make a …
Top Seeds Barty, Sabalenka Reach Wimbledon Semifinals
Posted by Staff on July 6th, 2021 @ 2:14 pm
For all the talk of upsets and unpredictability on the women’s tour, the top two seeds, a former champion and a former No. 1 are all in the Wimbledon semifinals.
World No. 1 Ash Barty played maybe her best match of the fortnight dispatching her countrywoman Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1, 6-3 in just 66 minutes under a closed Centre Court roof. Barty, who couldn’t finish the French Open, has showed no signs …
Kerber Pops Gauff At Wimbledon, Barty To Face Tomljanovic In All-Australian QF
Posted by Staff on July 5th, 2021 @ 6:40 pm
Angelique Kerber put a quick end to the hopes of Coco Gauff this year Wimbledon, giving the highly-touted teen a free lesson on grass with a 6-4, 6-4 win.
“I think it was a good match,” Kerber said. “It’s never easy to play against someone who you never played, especially against someone like Coco. She is really a young player who I think has a really nice and great future and …