Desire to win vs. desire to be self-destructive
US OPEN I appreciate the talents of all athletes, and let’s face it, as fans many of us live vicariously through them; it may explain why we are drawn to…
Continue reading →When should a player retire?
MY TWO CENTS: I admire and appreciate any player who wants to continue playing well past their prime; however, I think one should retire if they answer yes to three…
Continue reading →Keeping the antics to a minimum
US OPEN [CR24] Gael Monfils (FRA) focused on playing brilliant tennis today in his win against [CR8] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL), 7-5, 7-6(6), 7-5. Monfils is well known for his forceful shots,…
Continue reading →Keys to being successful on the tennis court
US OPEN Have a weapon or two Be physically fit Hold your serve Capitalize on your break chances Maintain a positive attitude Know when to go for your shots When…
Continue reading →Ambivalence
US OPEN That was the overall impression on watching [CR24] Sloane Stephens (USA) play today in her match against [CR96] Johanna Larsson (SWE). I hesitate to say well done Larsson because I…
Continue reading →Distracted but not deterred
US OPEN Despite the third set antics of [CR76] Marinko Matosevic (AUS), Federer kept his cool and pulled it off in the tie-break. Matosevic hit some good shots, but his…
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