So a quick apology for the timing of this article, we know it’s been quite long since the final took place. Now that we have had time to digest the 2011 Australian Open Men’s Final, we would like to take the time to go over our disappointment with the tennis match. At first thought, we were certain that we would spend close to 5 hours of intense tennis between Novak … [Read more...]
Andy Murray Has A Third Chance At A Major
This this finally be the one that Andy Murray captures? Or will he, again, break under the pressures of a nation desiring a major tennis title for the last 75 years (Last male British tennis player to win a major? Fred Perry 1936). Now, looking at Murray's performance during the 2011 Aussie Open, it's obvious he is a serious contender to win this year. He's practically been … [Read more...]
Wozniacki Not As Hot As We Had Hoped
In an unreal semifinal match against 9th seed Li Na (or Na Li), the world number 1, Caroline Wozniacki got bumped out of the 2011 Australian Open in a tough three set match. Wozniacki was the favored to win the fist semifinal, by a long shot. Even though Li Na has a lot of power on the ground, Wozniacki was the more determined retriever in this match. As the match wore on, … [Read more...]
Andy Roddick Not Hungry Enough
Prior to the 2011 Australian Open, Andy Roddick's camp (Doug Spreen, Lance Hooten, and Larry Stefanki) had never seen Andy so "hungry" to compete this year, especially at the first Major of the year, the 2011 Australian Open. In the early rounds, Roddick looked rather strong ousting Hajek (6-1, 6-2, 6-2), Hunitsyn (7-6, 6-2, 6-3) in the first two rounds, then had a small … [Read more...]
Could Round 2 Be The End Of Federer
Looking at Roger Federer's first round match, nobody would think that he would have any troubles finding his range early on in at the 2011 Australian Open, right? Well hold the phone (as the saying goes)! Roger Federer will be meeting Gilles Simon (FRA) in round 2 at the 2011 Aussie Open, that doesn't sound like much news. However; Simon has put Federer away TWICE of their two … [Read more...]
A Look At The 2011 Australian Open – Mens
It is really hard to believe that the 2011 Australian Open is only a couple of weeks away now. It seems like just last month Roger Federer was celebrating his ass-kicking of Andy Murray and an almost picture perfect run down under. This year, the game has changed, well sorta, we still have the usual suspsects at the top and a few up and comers with the hunger to wipe out those … [Read more...]