Can the GOATs graze again?
Serena Williams has 23 Grand Slams, while Roger Federer has 20. Last weekend, Serena lost in the Wimbledon final to Simon Halep, very quickly, 6-2, 6-2. Federer went down, but it was very close, super close. He lost 13-12 in the fifth set against Novak Djokovic. He had two match points at 8-7 in the […]
Who is the super young Cori Gauff?
Over the past 51 years, it has been very rare to see the 15-year-old women players have reached the second week at Wimbledon. It has happened here and there, but when you beat three players on grass, and you are an American, who grew up largely on hard courts, then to upset experiences players, well, is […]
Isner talks about Federer, Nadal and Djokovic
John Isner is finally back on court, this time at Wimbledon. Due to injury, the American couldn’t play on clay at all. In fact, at the end of March at Miami, he reached the final, and he lost to Roger Federer. Right after Miami, his foot became swollen, and later, he had mono. Until a […]
Wimbledon: The top 32 men, the seeds have switched
On Wednesday, the All England Lawn Tennis Club pushed away from the ATP/WTA rankings for the 32 singles seeds. There are a number of people who do not want to switch the seeds at Wimbledon. But, in reality, it makes for exciting matchups, especially on grass. Rafa Nadal just won Roland Garros in Paris again, […]
Can Federer dent Nadal’s dominance?
Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer will compete on Friday at Roland Garros. They are the two best players, without a doubt, and maybe someone else will pass them. But not now, because not only are they so intelligent, on court, they are also brilliant when they decide which way they will go. They both have […]
2019 Wimbledon final: Djokovic has slight edge over Federer
Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer, again, in a Wimbledon final. This will be another tremendous match. The Serbian won it here last year, being so consistent and finally, secure. His backhand is truly remarkable, his return is deep and true, his forehand is very hefty, and at the net, when he gets in there, […]
Wimbledon, the women: Can Kerber win it again?
On Monday, the WTA women will walk on the grass and attempt to bash the ball into the corners. Last year, Angie Kerber won the event in London, sliding and bending down, so quick and precise. She is not No. 1 right now, but when she dances into Wimbledon, her eyes will open wide and […]
Preposterous? Nadal and Barty win Roland Garros
OK, Roland Garros is over. Finished. Done. It is on the grass now, most of it is in England. There is almost clay throughout the year, and the same thing goes with the hardcourts. But before thinking about the famous Wimbledon, there are a few thoughts about the French Open champions Rafa Nadal and Ash […]
Nadal, Federer cruising in Paris
In is possible that Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the semis at Roland Garros. They have a long way to go, three more matches to win, and for sure, whomever they play, they will be the favorites. However, anytime, any day, they can break down. With Nadal and Federer, that has been […]
Halep can actually win Roland Garros again
It must have rained on Monday in Paris, a beautiful, fascinating place. Last year, at Roland Garros, the now defending champion Simona Halep was in the third set, in the final. She did not back off, as she had in 2014 against Maria Sharapova. Five years ago she was in her first Slam final and […]