Archive for May 2022
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Thiem Mystery, From Grand Slam Kingpin to Ordinary Player
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By Scoop Malinowski We all remember Dominic Thiem as the explosive, dynamic, machine like baseline terror who could beat any player in the world on clay or hard courts. But Dominic Thiem at his best is now a distant memory. He lost again today in three sets to Bolivian journeman Hugo Dellien at Roland Garros. […] Continue to read full article...
Austria · Dominic Thiem · Juan Carlos Ferrero · Roland Garros
By Scoop Malinowski Tennis players like professional boxers use press conference and the media to send their psychological warfare messages to their opponents and rivals… Novak Djokovic: “This clay surface is the most demanding. It requires a lot of efforts, mentally, physically, emotionally. All the players know that. I’ve always needed several tournaments to feel […] Continue to read full article...
Daniil Medvedev · French Open · Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Nadal’s Clay Aura Of Invincibility Shattered Now?
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By Scoop Malinowski Rafael Nadal enters 2022 Roland Garros in possibly the most vulnerable form and mindset of his career. Typically a tyrant of the European clay court circuit, winning and dominating with brutal efficiency, this year has been different for Nadal, who has not won a clay title and accumulated an ordinary 3-2 match […] Continue to read full article...
Babolat · King of Clay · Nike · Rafa Nadal · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros
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Kubler Qualifies For Roland Garros After Six Knee Operations
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Over a decade ago Jason Kubler was a highly touted ITF no. 1 junior but his pro career has been hampered by knee problems. The 5-10, 163 pound right-handed Brisbane native has endured six knee operations but he has persevered through all the physical challenges and this week he has won three qualifying matches – […] Continue to read full article...
#RG22 · Babolat · Brisbane · Jason Kubler · Roland Garros
Perhaps bothered by all the criticism of asking for and receiving two dozen wildcards into ATP main draws over the last year, former world no. 1 Andy Murray will compete in the Surbiton grass court Challenger before Wimbledon. Murray has been widely criticized in social media and tennis message boards for asking for too many […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · ATP · Head tennis · Surbiton Challenger · Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur finally managed to capture one of the biggest wins of her career recently, as she managed to defeat Jessica Pegula in the Madrid Open. The Tunisian tennis star is currently ranked in the top 10 in the world rankings, and has continued to shatter the records that have stood before her, with her […] Continue to read full article...
Lotto · Madrid · Ons Jabeur · Tunisia · Wilson tennis · WTA
Tennys Sandgren looked as finished as any player ever did this afternoon in Paris. Ranked 186 in the world, loser of six straight matches, down 63 51 and match point to Thiago Monteiro in the first round of Roland Garros qualies, you would think Sandgren would have packed it in and flew back home to […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Dunlop · Roland Garros · Tennys Sandgren · USA
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Lopez Iron Man Streak Ends At Roland Garros Qualies
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The all time pro tennis record of playing in 79 consecutive Grand Slam main draws by Feliciano Lopez has ended. Lopez lost today in the first round of Roland Garros qualies 61 76 to 24 year old Italian Gian Marco Moroni. Lopez will not play in the 2022 Roland Garros main draw. The incredible streak […] Continue to read full article...
Feliciano Lopez · Hydrogen · Roland Garros · Spain · Wilson
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Nadal Training, Arrives In Paris Wednesday
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13-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal has recovered from his injuries in Madrid and is training at his academy in Majorca. Nadal said on social media he is scheduled to arrive in Paris on Wednesday to compete in the 2022 Roland Garros. Nadal will turn 36 on June 3. As a result of his incomparable […] Continue to read full article...
Babolat · Nike · Rafa · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · Spain
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 32 (his career highest ranking). Just won his first career ATP singles title in Mexico Los Cabos defeating Ruud 63 76. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 181 DOB: April 20, 1994 In: Syndey, Australia First Tennis Memory: Probably hitting against a wall at home. Tennis Inspirations: Lleyton Hewitt. Andy Murray. Nadal. […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Australia · Citi Open · Jordan Thompson · New Balance · Queens Club · Sydney · Wimbledon
