Jan 30
Barely has the sexy presence of Radek Stepanek finished taking his shirt off than the Davis Cup is back with us for 2013. While a combination of injuries/scheduling/fall outs and squabbles has deprived us of (in ranking order), Roger Federer, David Ferrer, Juan Martin Del Potro, Janko Tipsarevic, Nicolas Almagro, Tommy Haas and Kei Nishikori …
Jan 13
So the 16 qualifiers for the Australian Open (and lucky loser Tim Smyczek) are jubliant and ready to join the 111 who are relatively relaxed in the first Slam of 2013. Plenty are already packed and ready to go though, and some would just regard progress into Round Two as reason enough for their own …
Jan 08
So with almost obscene haste, the qualifying sessions for the Australian Open are upon us. 128 men are the customary three matches away from not only the prestige, but thanks to the substantial prize money increases offered, a handsome sum of cash (AUS$ 27,600 or US$28,960) which can make getting through the rest of the …
Dec 17
As 2012 finally descends into the mad scrap for Futures points, it’s time to reflect on some of the more interesting matches of the year that unfolded away from the very top of the game. Enjoy (or be repelled) by the somewhat self indulgent nature of the selections. The obvious absentee is Seppi-Wawrinka in Rome …
Sep 18
One of the joys of the Davis Cup is that it can inspire some, and seemingly leave lasting scars on others when the non-elite are playing for glory. Paul-Henri Mathieu springs to mind. The tournament’s position, as both an annual event, and just where it slots into the calendar (generally immediately after the Slams) often …
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