Watch out, Rafa’s Back!!!

Euphoria

  By Daniel McAleer He's back, Ladies and Gentlemen. That fist pump we have all grown accustomed to witnessing over the years was back in full effect at the BNP Paribas Masters on a scorching Sunday evening at Indian Wells. Rafael Nadal quashed any of the doubts that many people had about whether he could return to the heights of men's tennis, sending his own message to the media who … [Read more...]

Rafael Nadal: A long-awaited return to the hard courts

Rafael Nadal in press at the BNP Paribas Open

By Jack Johnson The tennis community watched on, perhaps rather nervously, as Rafael Nadal came through his first competitive hard court match for over a year seemingly unscathed. Yes, he did play Juan Martin Del Potro in an exhibition match last week, losing in two tight sets, but his second round match at Indian Wells was the one that everyone was waiting for. After a low key but … [Read more...]

Can Roger Federer Continue to Push Forward in His Quest for Status?

Roger Federer celebrates his victory at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Roger Federer is fully entrenched in his campaign to reassert himself into the top two in the world rankings. He has gone 33-2 since the 2011 U.S. Open and claimed 5 of the 7 tournaments he has entered. In the fall (post U.S. Open) of 2011, Federer rattled off seven consecutive wins over top 10 opponents, and carried that momentum into 2012. Since turning 30 last August, Federer is 41-5 with five … [Read more...]

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