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Federer's Fifth!

Roger Federer matched the Wimbledon title record of Björn Borg in what — must have been (damn you Hellenic TV for not covering this!) — a great final game against a guy regular readers of this site should know I really like and respect, Rafael Nadal. Federer’s achievement is massive if you consider how young […]

On Roland Garros and Federer's nightmares.

A year ago Rafael Nadal won his second Roland Garros, successfully defending what was considered by some as a lucky win in 2005. And while some might be doubting his capability and talent then, few will do so now. Between June 2006 and today Rafael Nadal has solidified his superiority on clay, winning an all-time […]

A Tennis Thriller.

Forget the boring, mediocre, football World Cup final later tonight. A thriller is taking place at Wimbledon where two of — what seems to be — the dominant male players of the next 5-10 years are competing again, just a month after Roland Garros in France. I’m referring to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer who […]

Rafael Nadal wins Roland Garros. Again.

This is one of tennis’ paradoxes and it makes the Grand Slams this year, and I guess probably for some years to come, so much more interesting. Roger Federer (pictured left) is one of the best and most promising male tennis players in the world, and some argue one of the greatest, if not the […]