Finally the weather at 2012 Wimbledon cooperated a bit better today for the players. There were no real big upsets on the women's side at 2012 Wimbledon. It looked pretty standard, all seeded players went through their matches easily. Serena Williams moved on through easily, Sharapova, Kivitova, and Azerenka all had easy matches. 2012 Wimbledon men's results Just like the … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon – recap Day 2/3 Round 1&2
After a lengthy rain delay, 2012 Wimbledon carried on with the remaining first round matches and the first section of the second round started. Today, was a day that was full of rain, losses, slow play, and a tired gallery of spectators. 012 Wimbledon Round 1 & 2 women's action There have already some somewhat surprising upsets today, mostly on the women's side. Former … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon Day 2 – Play suspended
2012 Wimbledon Day 2, the remaining matches from today have all been suspended due to rain and darkness. That doesn't mean that there have been lots of good matches at 2012 Wimbledon day 2. 2012 Wimbledon Day 2 - Play suspended Winners from today include Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Juan Martin Del Potro, Marin Cilic, Sam Querrey, and many many more. Some … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon recap – Round 1 Day 1
2012 Wimbledon is finally underway! I have been waiting for The Championships to start since the end of the French Open, I am sure you have been waiting as well. As the first day of the first round of 2012 Wimbledon has come to a close, the winners and losers have been weeded out. Already there are a few unforeseen upsets, some surprise victories, and of course the predictable … [Read more...]
Andy Roddick wins a confidence booster
Andy Roddick must have found his stride finally. Andy Roddick is at his best on the grass courts, and today was no different. With a title today at Aegon Eastbourne, Andy Roddick has won at least 1 title every season for the last 12 tennis seasons. Andy Roddick confidence high heading into Wimbledon 2012 has not been kind to Roddick, only winning 12 matches so far this year. … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon men’s draw
The 2012 Wimbledon draws have finally been posted (click here for printable men's draw). It looks like there will be some good matches deep in the draw. Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, and Murray have taken the top 4 seeds, where American Andy Roddick holds the final spot of the seeds at #30. Looking through the 2012 Wimbledon draw It looks like Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal would … [Read more...]
James Blake signs with Travis Mathew apparel
James Blake has signed with a new apparel company, Travis Mathew. James Blake had previously been with Filas for as long as I can remember. Travis Mathew apparel is more widely known on the PGA tour, with recent 2012 Masters winner Bubba Watson as their premiere brand ambassador. James Blake will join the elite golfers and wear the Travis Mathew clothing at the 2012 Wimbledon … [Read more...]
Mantis 285, the best tennis racquet in Greece
I have not had the pleasure of hitting with the Mantis 285 yet. I am a fan of Mantis tennis racquets, I think they are something special. I have playtested the Mantis Tour 305, and I believe that is one of the better tennis racquets available for all levels of play right now. The Mantis 285 however, is finding popularity in Eastern European countries right now, like Greece and … [Read more...]
Roger Federer could be #1 with Wimbledon title
Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players the world has ever seen, is only one Wimbledon title away from recapturing his ATP World Ranking of #1. The win would be monumental as it would tie him with Pete Sampras' all time collective weeks at #1. Of course, Roger Federer is not the only guy out there who is bidding to capture the #1 ranking, Rafael Nadal is also … [Read more...]
David Nalbandian disqualified and possible assault charge
In a heated final between Croatia's Marin Cilic and Argentina's David Nalbandian, the unthinkable happened David Nalbandian was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. It was something I had never seen, David Nalbandian was down 3-4 in the second set, where he reached for a stretch forehand, which he hit wide; out of frustration, David Nalbandian - intentionally or not - … [Read more...]