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Rafa vs Andy in Monte Carlo

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Peter

Rafael Nadal on clay is almost a foregone conclusion, most guys wilt under the incessant topspin and relentless hitting. Had you asked me on Monday, say in the unlikely event Murray makes it through his draw, how would he fare … Continue reading →

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Return of the King

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Chris

Queue LOTR theme music, All hail Rafael Nadal, the king of the dirt has returned. King Rafa has been in exile for a long time having not won a tournament since Rome 11 months ago, but what a way to … Continue reading →

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Monte Carlo Men’s Quarter-Final Thoughts

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Chris

[11] D Ferrer (ESP) vs P Kohlschreiber (GER) Philipp Kohlshreiber is not somebody I expected to be at the quarter-final stage. I had him to lose at every hurdle; first to Bellucci, then Melzer, then most surprising of all Murray. … Continue reading →

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Monte Carlo Tuesday Preview

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Chris

Monte Carlo really is a magnificent setting. I can not fathom why top players would choose to skip this tournament but there you have it. Some insteresting results today, but particular of note is Ferrero’s 3 and love demolition of … Continue reading →

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Monte Carlo Monday Preview

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Chris

The masters series lands in glamourous Monte Carlo this week, being the first of the clay masters tournaments.  I have already gone into detail as to what we can expect in ‘Prelude to the clay court season‘, so without further … Continue reading →

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Prelude to the clay court season

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Chris

Queue Star Wars music…Nah Nah Nah NanaNah NanaNah… It’s April, which means it’s the return for the dirt ballers. The clay court season is finally upon us, in truth however, it was never really gone for this anti-social breed of … Continue reading →

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