Andy Murray sealed his 35th career title in three sets on Sunday, as he ended his dire drought against Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Murray had lost eight matches straight against the world number one, but his victory saw a two-year losing streak with Novak end. The first set belonged to the Scot, as he won 6-4 – before Djokovic hit … [Read more...]
2013 US Open men’s final – Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
So the 2013 US Open men's final is all set between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Yet another battle between these two tennis giants. This isn't the first time they have met in the US Open final. As you may recall, these two played an intense championship match back in 2o11 with Djokovic taking out Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-1. These two have a history of having epic … [Read more...]
Andy Murray wins Wimbledon 2013!
It's been 77 years since a Brit has won a Wimbledon title (Fred Perry 1936), that was not to stop Andy Murray who just captured his first Wimbledon title beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets; 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. There was nothing short of a strange Wimbledon final, lots of breaks were exchanged, unforced errors piled up, winners were counted, and each man slipped and slided … [Read more...]
French Open semifinals – Djokovic vs. Nadal
What do you do when you have two powerhouses meeting in the French Open semifinals and not in the finals? Grab some popcorn and a comfortable seat, because this is going to be one heck of a tennis match! As soon as the draws were out, we all saw the the clash that would later come to fruition...Nadal, the undisputed "King of Clay" facing off the against one of the few who have … [Read more...]
LA Tennis Challenge – Why you need to go
If you love tennis and live in Southern California, then you have a wonderful opportunity to see some of the worlds greatest tennis players for a one night only event, the LA Tennis Challenge held at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus. Who's going to be at the LA Tennis Challenge The LA Tennis Challenge will be featuring current world #1 Novak Djokovic, former world #1 … [Read more...]
Djokovic vs. Murray rivalry continues
By Matt Hill For Novak Djokovic, it was a little bit of revenge. For Andy Murray, it was a total collapse. In maybe the match of 2012 on the ATP Tour, Djokovic avenged his five-set U.S. Open loss to the Scot 5-7, 7-6 (13-11) 6-3 in the championship of the Shanghai Masters. Though this match will not get the media attention that the U.S. Open classic did, this one was … [Read more...]
The Golden Era of Tennis
By Matt Hill As I was watched the outstanding five-set match between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic pulled out by Murray today, I began to realize something about the great tennis we have seen over the last few years. This era that began about five or six years ago, is the golden era of men's tennis. While a lot of the country was engrossed in Monday night Football's … [Read more...]
Andy Murray wins 2012 US Open!
I cannot believe it! After four attempts, Andy Murray won his first major title! Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic at the 2012 US Open 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Murray came out of the gate firing on all cylinders. Opening the first set wide open breaking Nole's serve. Then again, the first set was pretty ugly on both players serves. The wind swirled and the temperature fell, … [Read more...]
2012 US Open final – Murray vs. Djokovic
Well, after some of the most miserable weather the US Open has faced in history, the semifinals finally finished and the finals are set. Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych faced off in some crazy wind. The wind was by far the worst I had ever seen at the Open, so bad that the player chairs were blown onto the court during points. So bad even, that both players had to go through … [Read more...]
2012 US Open men’s draw – A closer look
The 2012 US Open men's draw has finally been released! I cannot wait for the the final major of the year to start! Will Novak Djokovic be able to defend his 2011 title? Will Roger Federer get revenge for his two semifinal losses from 2011 and 2010? Will there be a first time champion or will the world see a past champion be crowned once more? The closer we get to the 2012 US … [Read more...]