It’s that time of year again. If anything was ever going to get me back into the blogosphere (I’ve been a bit of a hiatus, deal with it), it’s Wimbledon. Much like the Indy 500 in racing or the Masters … Continued
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2013 ATP Tour Preview: New Rivalries and Budding Stars
It seems like just yesterday I was writing the 2012 end of year review, in which I touted Andy Murray as the overall “winner” of the year, even if Novak Djokovic did end the year as the #1 player in … Continued
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The Armstrong Aftermath: Does Tennis Have a Steroid Problem?
When the story broke that the United States Anti-Doping Agency had banned Lance Armstrong for life and stripped him of his seven Tour de France titles, the shock here in Austin, TX, his hometown, was palpable. There were, and still … Continued
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Djokovic is Still #1, but 2012 was Murray’s Year
As the 2012 ATP season comes to a close, it is safe to say that this season was full of surprises. Whether it was the stunning announcement of Andy Roddick’s retirement mid US Open, or the fact that each Grand … Continued
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Andy Murray’s Favorite Time of Year: The Wimbledon Fortnight
Imagine if you were the fourth best person in the world at anything. The fourth best rocket scientist, businessman, comedian, or dad. To excel to such a degree at something you are passionate about would be a crowning achievement in … Continued
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French Open Preview: King of Clay Rounding Into Form
Since Djokovic won the Australian Open a lot has happened to suggest that we are about to witness an epic few weeks at the French Open. With the start of the clay court season, as well as a few of … Continued
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Djokovic Keeps on Winning
It seems like the name “Novak Djokovic” comes up quite often in this blog. Whether it’s to discuss his near perfect 2011 season or to take a peek into his private life, it is clear, as tennis fans we can’t, … Continued
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The State of American Tennis
On Monday night at Madison Square Garden The PNB Paribas Showdown, featuring four of the world’s top players, took place. Well actually, three of the world’s top players. To put Andy Roddick in the same conversation as Roger Federer, Maria … Continued
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Aussie Open Finals Preview: Can Nadal get his Swagger Back?
The 2012 Australian Open sees two familiar foes face off, promising a dramatic, and possibly historic, finish to the years first Grand Slam. In the post match interview with Jim Courier (By the way, Courier’s interviews are just brutal. I … Continued
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2012 Australian Open: Murray’s Time?
It feels as thought the 2011 season has just ended. Well in truth, it just did. The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, the final tournament of the 2011 season, was just in December, causing many people such as … Continued
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