Playing in the heat
The majority of the tennis season is played outdoors, forcing players to contend with extremes in weather. While the wind and cool temperatures may adversely affect play, nothing impacts players more…
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2014 US Open Men’s Final
US OPEN Men’s Final: [CR8] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. [CR9] Marin Cilic (CRO) The finalists were not what the public expected when the draw came out, certainly not what they…
Continue reading →Caroline vs. Serena, a battle for the US Open trophy
US OPEN Women’s Final: [CR1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [CR11 ] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) They were both nervous, it was evident in their play in the first set. Serena missed…
Continue reading →Friendship or the title?
US OPEN Preview The 2014 US Open Women’s Final will be contested by best friends. Serena struggles when playing family and friends; however, will that change tomorrow? Does her desire for…
Continue reading →Federer could not rise to the occasion
US OPEN Men’s Semifinal: [CR3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [CR16] Marin Cilic (CRO) In a match that everyone expected Federer to win, Cilic had other ideas. Cilic was focused and believed…
Continue reading →Battling the weather as well as Djokovic
US OPEN Men’s Semifinal: [CR1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [CR11] Kei Nishikori (JPN) Nishikori defeated both with his laser-like forehands, focused play on serve, and lethal returns. Can Nishikori continue…
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