Passive
Heineken Open, Auckland Men’s Final: [CR44] Adrian Mannarino (FRA) vs. [CR63] Jiri Vesely (CZE) Nerves played a major role in this match as both players were in their first ATP…
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The next bright hope for France?
Heineken Open, Auckland Men’s Semifinal: [CR44] Adrian Mannarino (FRA) vs. [CR136] Lucas Pouille (FRA) Pouille intrigued and impressed when I first saw him play last year at the BNP Paribas…
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Heineken Open, Auckland [CR61] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) vs. [CR136] Lucas Pouille (FRA) That is what Ramos-Vinolas felt the entire match against Pouille. As forehand and backhand winners flew by him,…
Continue reading →Why did A. Radwanska lose?
Apia International Sydney Agnieszka Radwanska lost her match against Garbine Muguruza for two reasons: Radwanska’s level of play dropped, maybe a result of mental or physical fatigue; and Muguruza’s level…
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Brisbane International presented by Suncorp Men’s Final: [CR2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [CR8] Milos Raonic (CAN) Federer had the match won, in his head, after going up an early break…
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ASB Classic, Auckland Women’s Final: [CR8 ] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. [CR19] Venus Williams (USA) Williams improved her serving percentage but struggled to find the rest of her game in…
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