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By Daniel McAleer follow me: @dannymacattack Maybe there was some divine intervention from fellow Argentine, Pope Francis in California but whatever it was, Del Potro produced some of his swashbuckling best tennis in a number of years. Okay, sure he lost to Nadal at The Indian Wells finals, (no shame in that) but some might say that having been a set and a break up to Rafa, … [Read more...]
By Daniel McAleer. While it seems inconceivable that the likes of Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal can go on forever, particularly the latter two, lets take a look at some of the next generation of players who could become the flag-bearers for men's tennis when the unimaginable does eventually become a reality. Kei Nishikori: The … [Read more...]
By Daniel McAleer Spanish Adonis Rafael Nadal makes his long awaited comeback at next weeks VTR Open in Vina del Mar, Chile. This will be his first appearance on the ATP tour in seven months. The French Open champions last appearance was in the second of Wimbledon, losing to Czech Lukas Rosol. The Spaniard has been dogged by injuries in recent years, most notably the tendinitis … [Read more...]
By Jack Johnson As Andy Roddick announced his retirement to the world last week, there was an air of sadness yet inevitability about it all. Although tennis was losing a second grand slam champion within a week - after Kim Clijsters quit the sport for a second time - it was no secret that this years US Open was going to be Roddick’s last. The waves and kisses to the Centre … [Read more...]
There are some guys within the latest flurry of tournaments who have been quietly rising up the rankings, finding the sort of form we all thought they were capable of. Others have plateaued whilst some are falling quicker than a sky diver. HOT When looking at the players who have made the most noise on tour in the past few weeks it is easy to point out the numerous tour professionals who … [Read more...]
By PJ Yeong David Ferrer Current ATP Rank: 5 Age: 29 Born: Xàbia, Alicante, Spain Resides: Valencia, Spain Best Known For: Reaching the singles semifinals of the 2007 US Open and 2010 Australian Open; Winning Davis Cup 2008, 2009 and 2011. Career Titles: 14 The Spanish team of tennis players is a massively popular bunch, especially with regards to Rafael Nadal/Feliciano Lopez/Fernando … [Read more...]
Nevertheless you have been warned... Seriously, is it wrong to make such a bold and irritating prediction at a time when the only names ever mentioned are Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal? Here is the prediction and I can already hear the groans of the Scottish fans, the whines of the Serbs, the frowns of the Swiss and the vehement detest of the Spanish. The … [Read more...]
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