Appendicitis
When I heard that [CR3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) was diagnosed with appendicitis, the physician in me was curious. Then I heard that he was on a course of antibiotics and he…
Continue reading →What’s wrong with Young’s game?
If Stockholm Open, Sweden [CR69] Donald Young (USA) has struggled his entire professional career. I remembered watching him play when he first came on tour and listening to the commentators,…
Continue reading →The joy of victory and the agony of defeat
Tianjin Open, China Women’s Final: [CR35] Belinda Bencic (SUI) vs. [CR62] Alison Riske (USA) Riske finally won her first WTA Tour title and there were tears of joy. Bencic may have shed a few tears…
Continue reading →Simon could have won
Shanghai Rolex Masters, China Men’s Final: [CR3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [CR29] Gilles Simon (FRA) Belief and execution are the keys to beating a higher ranked player. Simon did not…
Continue reading →Stopped by Federer!
Shanghai Rolex Masters, China Men’s Semifinal: [CR1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [CR3] Roger Federer (SUI) Federer was able to produce consistent stellar play, despite being tested, to defeat Djokovic. Federer still has the…
Continue reading →Tougher opponent
Shanghai Rolex Masters, China Men’s Semifinal: [CR21] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. [CR29] Gilles Simon (FRA) Lopez could not mount enough resistance to gain another victory against Simon. Simon has been…
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