All of a sudden, Madison Keys rises up, wins Cincy
There are times that Madison Keys can be so out of it. But, this week in Cincinnati, the powerful American was on top of the game. Her first serve was gigantic, her strokes were deep and true, and her returns were tricky. She won it, beating Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5 7-6(5) in the final. Kuznetsova had […]
Serena Williams vs Naomi Osaka – again
Serena Williams hasn’t won an event this year, but over the next five weeks she has an opportunity to raise her game, and perhaps, she can win Toronto this week. If she does, who knows? Will the 37- year-old will be healthy or not? Will she start hitting her massive serves, her deep and hard […]
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 […]
Federer goes down, but Barty rises again
The great Roger Federer went down at Cincinnati on Thursday, losing to the up-and-coming Andrey Rublev, 6-3, 6-4. Rublev is very good, when he is on. For the most part over the last 16 years, Federer knows how to win. He may not play well, but he still mixes it up and he changes the […]
Re-think the game: Hardcourts are back
The hardcourts have begun again. Since in early April, the natural-surface people started to play on clay, and then, on the grass. Now at the end of July, the all competitors leap back on the hardcourts. This week, in the United States, San Jose, and Washington have begun. None of the top players are playing […]
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 […]