Day 3 of the 2012 Farmers Classic featured the number 2 and 3 seeds, Sam Querrey [2] and Leonardo Mayer [3]. Argentine Leonardo Mayer faced an ailed Flavio Cipolla, who trailed 0-6 and 0-4 called it quits due to injury. Mayer played a solid first set, ripping forehands to Cipolla's backhand. The Dutchman was clearly not well from the start, dropping serve easily. I … [Read more...]
2012 Farmers Classic – Day 2 results
Day 2 was not an ideal day for the Americans that played at the Farmers Classic. Out of the five American players that played today, only one made it through to the second round. Michael Russell found his stride in Los Angeles against fellow American Jesse Levine. The two battled in the afternoon sun, with the tour veteran taking charge of both sets and sending the youngster … [Read more...]
2012 Farmers Classic – Day 1 results
Day 1 of the 2012 Farmers Classic ATP 250 has been completed. The final round of qualifying finished up. Bradley Klahn of the USA, Chris Guccione of Australia, Nicolas Meister of the USA, and Ricardas Berankis of Lithuania all edged their opponents in the final rounds of qualifying. They will now face their main draw opponents, for some a new experience in LA. The main draw … [Read more...]
2012 Farmers Classic – ATP 250
The 2012 Farmers Classic ATP 250 event starts in a couple of days! The Farmers Classic is a hidden gem of the professional tour. Some big names show up. In the past, the tournament has hosted champions that we are all familiar with; Agassi, Sampras, Connors, Mcenroe, Courier, and many more! In 2012, the Farmers Classic will host a newer generation of players; Sam Querrey, … [Read more...]
Roger Federer wins 2012 Wimbledon title
Roger Federer has pulled out one of his finest performances at a major against Andy Murray. The 2012 Wimbledon final was certainly not what I had expected. I thought for sure Roger Federer was going to blast Murray in straight sets. Andy Murray came out firing in the first set, breaking Roger Federer's first serve. I could not believe what I was watching. It was an Andy … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon finals prediction – Federer vs. Murray
The 2012 Wimbledon finals have been set in stone. It is safe to say that the 2012 Wimbledon finals is bound to make history, whatever the outcome. Roger Federer played his absolute best semifinal match against world (possible soon to be former) #1, Novak Djokovic. Federer was all over the place, almost as the tennis ball was the size of a soccer ball, he was just not … [Read more...]
Serena Williams – 2012 Wimbledon Champion
Serena Williams is bound to win the 2012 Wimbledon championship title this Saturday July 7, 2012. I will be honest with you, I didn't catch either of the women's semifinal matches. First, I was tired from waking up a little too early to catch the men's quarterfinal matches. Secondly, I spent the day celebrating the 4th of July with my family. Finally, third, I didn't really … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon – Tsonga vs. Murray semifinal prediction
The second 2012 Wimbledon men's semifinal is locked in for Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. This will be their seventh meeting. 2012 Wimbledon quarterfinal match Murray vs. Ferrer Andy Murray had to really buckle down and play some smart tennis against David Ferrer. The grinding Spaniard broke Murray's serve early on in the first set, though Murray flipped a switch and … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon – Djokovic vs Federer semifinal prediction
This first of two 2012 Wimbledon semifinal matches has been set. Roger Federer will face world #1 Novak Djokovic. 2012 Wimbledon Federer vs. Youzhny quarterfinal I thought for the Russian would make Roger work a little more, though their match turned to be more of a glorified practice session. Their match only lasted a mere 1:32; I thought for sure there would be at least a … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon – Men’s quarterfinals predictions
We are really in the thick of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. All the men's fourth round matches have been completed and the 2012 Wimbledon men's quarterfinal matches have been set. 2012 Wimbledon Men's Quarterfinal Predictions In the first of four quarterfinal matches, Roger Federer will face Russian, Mikhail Youzhny. I strongly believe this will be a cake walk for Roger. … [Read more...]