Posts Tagged “Roger Federer”Nadal who holds a 98-1 winning streak on clay is the strongest favorite to win the French Open for the fourth time in a row; the second Grand Slam of the year will be played next month. Nadal has only lost one time on clay to Roger Federer at the 2007 Hamburg final. The 21-year-old Nadal improved his personal record against Federer to 9-6 and he remains undefeated in Monte Carlo where the Spaniard player is extremely well liked by the crowd and where he continues his reign for one more year. On the other hand, Federer who lost his crown at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year won his first title one week ago in Estoril; he was very certain he was going to be able to defeat Nadal as without a doubt he resurrected in Monte Carlo from his dry drought , but it seems there is something still missing. “I am coming back strong and I’m happy the way things are now,” said the Swiss, who had mononucleosis earlier this year. A few weeks ago I was still in a bit of doubt.” Following a … Tags: Atp Monte Carlo, Australian Open, Crowd, Doubt, Drought, Estoril, French Open, Grand Slam, Hamburg, Lost One, Monte Carlo Masters, Monte Carlo Masters Series, Personal Record, Roger Federer, Spaniard, Swiss, Winning Streak, Wins
Mar
07
2010
 
What to Do and Not to Do Before a Major Tennis EventPosted by: Mr.Tennis in Interesting SiteEXAMPLES OF WHAT NOT TO DO: - Over extend yourselves in extremely long practice matches or tournament matches the week before a major event. - Enter 2 or even 3 tournaments in a row before a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event. -Enter an ATP/WTA professional Tournament the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event. This is a NO NO for a title candidate…especially if you consider yourself one. Take Roger Federer as an example. - Overtrain or train too hard the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event thinking that you need extra training hours in order to feel confident. Instead it is time for tapering. - Go to the gym and “pump some iron” the week before a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event. - Go for long runs the week preceding a Grand Slam or a Major tennis event. EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO DO: - Start working 6 weeks before the Grand Slam or a Major tennis event 5 to 6 hours a day, tennis, mental, physical and regeneration training. Tapering at the end of 2 week trai … Tags: Grand Slam, Major Tennis, Professional Tournament, Regeneration, Roger Federer, Tennis Atp, Tennis Event, Tennis Training, Train
Mar
05
2010
Tennis Masters Cup - Frenchman Simon Beat Federer Surprisingly at ShanghaiPosted by: Mr.Tennis in Interesting SiteGilles Simon was called to the tournament after the No. 1 Rafael Nadal announced he will withdraw the tournament due to injury and fatigue. The 13-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer had an injury on his back and withdrew a couple weeks ago at the Paris Masters to rest and prepare for this final tournament. However his lack of serve in this match against Simon and his interminable errors, gave the French an easy way to achieve the victory. Federer had 50 unforced errors compared to 38 from Simon, and the Swiss serve was more slow than usual, that gave the Frenchman an advantage in the game. Although, at the beginning of the match, the Swiss seemed comfortable and ready to play as he defeated the Frenchman 6-4 in the first set and was winning 3-2 in the second set. Nevertheless Simon got back on track by breaking some points and minimizing his errors and at the end, the French played almost perfectly in the last two sets and Federer finished with fatal errors. The Swiss expressed t … Tags: Advantage, Couple Weeks, Fatigue, Frenchman, Game, Gilles Simon, Grand Slam Champion, Masters Cup, Match, Paris Masters, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Shanghai, Swiss, Tennis Masters Cup, Unforced Errors, Victory2009 Qatar Exxon Mobil Open will be the 17th edition of the Qatar Exxon Mobil Open and part of the 2009 ATP World Tour. The tournament consists of Singles and Doubles, making it one of the most exciting tennis tournaments of the year. This year round, top tennis players like Monte Carlo, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Andy Roddick have been announced in the singles tournaments, along with several others, followed by the Doubles which will be decided later. Each player has his own achievements, making this event one of the most thrilling tennis tournaments of the year. Monte Carlo has been headlined as the World’s No. 1 Beijing Olympic gold medallist and also holder of French Open and Wimbledon tennis trophies. Rafael Nadal is known as Hamburg and Toronto Masters as well as the Barcelona and London champion, making him one of the toughest players in the game. Roger Federer is popular as French Open and Wimbledon runner-up as well as US Open, Estoril, Halle and Basel titli … Tags: 17th Edition, Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, Atp Tour, Atp World Tour, Basel, Exxon, Exxon Mobil, French Open, Mobil Exxon, Monte Carlo, Olympic Gold Medallist, Qatar Exxon Mobil Open, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Tennis Players, Tennis Tournaments, Trophies, Wimbledon, Wimbledon TennisWhether it’s been a match from the well established stars on the tour to the new up and coming talents, this season has given all tennis fans something to smile about. Who can forget THAT Wimbledon men’s singles final? In years to come, we may look back at the history books and determine that it was on Sunday 6th July that signaled the changing of the guard for the title of world’s greatest tennis player, as Rafael Nadal finally became the first man to beat Roger Federer on grass, and end his 59-match unbeaten run. It was truly a Wimbledon epic and worthy of any Grand-Slam tournament final, and will live long in the memory for many years to come. With all this excitement, tennis is set to be one of the hot sports of the summer and not just for the British who suddenly find themselves with both ladies’ and men’s hopefuls for the future. We can look forward to more thrilling matches from Andy Murray and his brother Jamie, who are competing together in the men’s doubles in the upcoming B … Tags: Andy Murray, Brother Jamie, Excitement, Fashion, First Man, Grand Slam Tournament, Grass, History Books, Hopefuls, Hot Sports, Match, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Something To Smile About, Talents, Tennis Fans, Tennis Player, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Men, World Tennis
Nov
10
2009
Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal Memorabilia Autographed Tennis Ball with Photo Shadowbox - 2006 US OpenPosted by: Mr.Tennis in Tennis Balls
True, he had reached the finals of two grand slams in this period - the French Open and Wimbledon - before losing both matches to world no.2 Rafael Nadal -but, Federer’s overall showing in the tourneys in the earlier half of the year, and post Wimbledon, raises serious questions on the world no.1’s (world no.2 in the next two weeks probably) game and fitness. Roger suddenly appears to have lost his confidence, and his movements on the court slowing down considerably that even lowly ranked players, whom Roger had dispatched so easily few months back, are able to beat him with ease. It appears that the weight of his reputation, coupled with the anxiety of losing, is heavily burdening his mind/game. Recent loses have not helped the matter either. Maybe Roger needs a bit of rest, and time to reassess his game plan. In fact, he himself had admitted that he need to sit back and take a look at his game. But a tighter ATP tour calendar means he would be able to do that only after the US Open … Tags: Anxiety, Atp Tour, Confidence, Fitness Roger, French Open, Game Plan, Loses, Lost, Mind Game, Rafael Nadal, Ranked Players, Reputation, Roger Federer, Tour Calendar, Two Grand Slams, Wimbledon
Oct
30
2009
Australian Open - Contenders For the Men’s TitlePosted by: Mr.Tennis in Interesting SiteIt will be so worth it to see quality matches being played in the court as nothing motivates a tennis player more than to play in a Grand Slam tournament. I have picked the names of four players and assessed their chances, not because they happen to be players occupying the top four rankings but because of their consistent showing that they put on during each tournament they played in. 1. Rafael Nadal - He finally showed the world that he has what it takes to win a major tournament that isn’t played in a clay surface. That epic battle that he had with Roger Federer for the Wimbledon title went down in to the record books as the greatest final ever played. I felt sad for him though, as he pulled out of the season ending Tennis Masters Cup finals due to exhaustion. What concerns me is that even if he is still young, the rigors of having to play in tennis tournaments day in and day out of the highest quality shall take its toll on his health soon. At the moment, questions about his knee … Tags: Australian Open, Clay Surface, Contenders, Epic Battle, Exhaustion, Grand Slam Tournament, Health Questions, Highest Quality, Masters Cup, Names, Rafael Nadal, Record Books, Rigors, Roger Federer, Sad, Tennis Masters Cup, Tennis Player, Tennis Tournaments, Wimbledon, Wimbledon Title
Sep
11
2009
Interesting Facts About Olympic Champions - Rafael “Superman” NadalPosted by: Mr.Tennis in Interesting SiteHe destroyed Fernando Gonzalez in the finals, 6-3,7-6, 6-3. “Nowhere in my best dreams I can imagine something like what I did this year,” Nadal said. “I know how difficult it is to win these things, and especially here, because you only have one chance every four years.” The gold medal was the first ever for Spain in Olympic tennis.When the Beijing Olympic Games opened in August 2008, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were the contending odd-on favorites.However, Federer was eliminated by James Blake.Winning the Olympic title and reaching the world number-one ranking in singles, Rafael has have a good year in 2008. Rafael Nadal’s uncle, Miguel Angel Nada Homar, played three FIFA World Championships (Los Angeles 1994, Paris 1998, Seoul-Tokyo 2002). This Olympic champion was discovered by Antonio “Toni” Nadal Homar. Toni is his uncle. Under coach Toni Nadal’s tutelage, he has won several World titles. Rafael once said: “I think that having my uncle and coach with me has been the best … Tags: Fernando Gonzalez, Fifa World, Gold Medal, Good Year, Homar, Interesting Facts, James Blake, Miguel Angel, Nada, Olympic Champion, Olympic Champions, Olympic Games, Olympic Tennis, Olympic Title, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Seoul, Tokyo 2002, World Championships, World TitlesS. Opens in a row as he has … in this day of top competition and top pressure, a stupendous feat. He doesn’t have the best serve in the game, the best backhand, the best forehand, the best speed, the most power, etc. But he’s so good in all these categories … with no weaknesses … and coupled with his impassive demeanor, there’s never been a better all-around player. The coming year, with superbly talented guys in the top four, and all four capable of beating each other, and with Federer gunning to tie Pete Sampras’ record of 14 Slam titles, promises to be the best ever. The numbers in parentheses stand for Grand Slam titles won and runnersup. 1. Roger Federer (13,4). No other modern player has excelled on all three surfaces as Federer has, participating in three finals each at the Australian and French, six at Wimbledon and five at the U.S. Open. He holds the record of being ranked No. 1 for 237 weeks, breaking Jimmy Connors’ record of 160 for men and Steffi Graf’s 186 for women. … Tags: Demeanor, Game, Grand Slam Titles, Jimmy Connors, Parentheses, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Steffi Graf, Surfaces, Tennis Players, Wimbledon, World Men, World TennisTennis has a gentlemen’s competitive spirit that brings a ray of light to the sport. Have you ever wondered how your friend all of a sudden started beating a person each time they played after losing many times initially? There are simple explanations of just becoming faster and being more fit, but what comes with that are improved skills and mental recognition during match play to execute shots in certain situations. What you may see is better shot making, what a coach sees is someone who now hits the right shot at the right time, plays the percentages, and knows his or her opponent’s game. Upon recognizing your opponents, weaknesses, you can now start to effectively employ a strategy to win. In the beginning, you may not be able to do this but with repetition, it will improve and you will find yourself winning more sets. For example, if you are losing to a serve and volley player, employ if you can, what world No.1 Roger Federer does and chip or slice returns back “low” to them feet … Tags: Coach, Game, Gentlemen, Match Play, Opponent, Opponents, Percentages, Ray Of Light, Repetition, Right Time, Roger Federer, Serve And Volley, Simple Explanations, Spirit, Tennis
Jun
27
2009
US Tennis Fans Expecting Roddick to Rescue the US TennisPosted by: Mr.Tennis in Interesting SiteThis week’s tournament the Countrywide Classic, Andy has been seeded as the number six. Many believe Roddick still has lots to give to the tennis world and especially to the United States but he does not seem to be on the right track as after reaching the number one spot in 2003 he has not able to be in the number one spot once again. That same year Roddick achieved his maiden Grand Slam in New York City. Right after this period Roger Federer became the world number one and the Spaniard Rafael Nadal the world number two in the ATP circuit. One of the reasons Roddick quickly descended from the top position was the fact that he lost in three Grand Slam finals during Wimbledon in 2004 and 2005 and the U.S. Open in 2006 to the Swiss master Roger Federer. Nevertheless, Roddick has incredible potential but he has not been able to find the right coach to achieve more titles. For the moment, Andy Roddick is the highest ranked American tennis player currently placed in the 6th position. On the … Tags: American Tennis Player, Andy Roddick, Atp, Coach, Countrywide, Grand Slam Finals, New York City, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Spaniard, Tennis Fans, Tennis World, United States, WimbledonInteresting Websites : Interesting Websites : Interesting Websites : |
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