Monthly Archives: March 2010

Miami Wednesday Preview

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Chris

It’s quarter final time in Miami and once again we find only 1 of the top 4 seeds left in the draw. Has the tennis world gone upside down? Roger Federer lost for the first time against a spirited Berdych … Continue reading →

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Has Murray lost the Magic?

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Peter

So with 3 consecutive disappointing tournaments, the HSS Andy Murray seems to be rocking.  We could forgive a first round loss in Dubai to Tipsy, but in Indian Wells, Andy was second best for the whole game agains R-Sod and the cherry on … Continue reading →

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Miami Tuesday Preview – Men

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Chris

That’s four mathes in a row where I have seen Roger Federer fail to impress.  It says alot about what he thinks of these tournaments now.  Still if he were to beat Berdych today (probably the stiffest opponent he’s faced … Continue reading →

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Monday Preview

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Chris

I am so proud of Juan Carlos Ferrero at the moment. After so long in the also-ran category following his FO victory in 2003, not many would think he would make it back to the top.  But this man has … Continue reading →

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Sunday Preview

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Chris

Everything was proceeding as planned yesterday, that is until the second of last years finalists, lost in their first match of the tounament.  Andy Murray was woefully bad yesterday.  Take nothing from Mardy Fish however, because anytime Murray had a … Continue reading →

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OPENed: can of worms

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Rebecca

The term ‘open’ is used a lot in the tennis world. The Open Era refers to the period of time when tennis tournaments and Grand Slams became open to professional tennis players as well as amateurs in 1968. Hence you … Continue reading →

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Saturday preview

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Chris

Last weeks winner, Ivan Ljubicic I’m sure will be disappointed to end his run with an injury, especially as he was leading by a set yesterday, but a man his age has to think in terms of body conservation (a … Continue reading →

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How to solve a problem like Maria?

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Peter

Maria Sharapova has been one of my favourite lady players  for years. I dont really sit in wonder and awe at any of her shots or do I do gasp at her trickery, what I admire the most about Masha … Continue reading →

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Thursday preview

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Chris

Jeremy Chardy was the big winner of the day beating Mario Ancic in straight sets. It’s a pity fellow frenchie Rochard Gasqurt couldn’t say the same thing.  He claims he is playing well, that he just needs to more confidence, … Continue reading →

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Miami Day 1 Preview

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Chris

It’s round two of the Masters series, which comes in quick sucession from Indian Wells. We barely have had to time to catch our breath and analyse the happenings over in California. Nevertheless Miami has arrived and I’m sure will … Continue reading →

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