Nadal vs Djokovic: Australian Open Men’s Final Signals End of Roger Federer Era

With Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meeting in their third straight Grand Slam final, the Roger Federer era has officially come to an end. The 30-year-old still has some good tennis left in him, but his days as a dominant force are over. For nearly a decade, Federer was the most feared man in his sport. He racked up 16 Grand Slam titles and appeared in 18 of 19 Grand Slam finals from Wimbledon in... 

Rafael Nadal: Aussie Finals Win Will Provide Signal of Things to Come in 2012

Rafael Nadal will deliver a win with his back against an imaginary tennis wall. For Nadal, it is now or never, if he is to stop Novak Djokovic‘s dominance over him. The two clearly represent the pinnacle of Men’s Tennis, but Djoker has dominated Rafa as of late in their head to head meetings. Nadal has lost six consecutive matches to Djokovic, the last two coming in the finals at the US... 

Australian Open 2012 Finals: Rafael Nadal Has Big Advantage over Novak Djokovic

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has a clear advantage over current No.1 in the world and arguable favorite to win the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic. Granted, that’s not saying much, because Nadal is already one of the all-time greats and he’s only 25 years old. What that statement does do is give a ton of credit to Djokovic though, who has been an absolute stud in the past year. He’s... 

How Rafael Nadal Will Defeat Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Australian Open

Tennis lovers are in for a treat as the 2012 Australian Open Finals pits No. 1 ranked Novak Djokovic against No. 2 Rafael Nadal. In order for this match to be a real treat, Nadal will need to execute a different game plan.  He has lost to Djokovic in their last six meetings. Nadal can beat Djokovic.  His overall record is 16-13 against Djokovic.  This record is a bit misleading because... 

Australian Open 2012 Finals: Cheer for Nadal, Especially If You’re a Federer Fan

Roger Federer lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal. Now that Federer’s run has ended, many of his fans have decided to cheer for Novak Djokovic to earn a win over Nadal to avenge his loss. That’s silly. I mean, I suppose it’s a good idea if you’re a fan of the status quo. While the top three have shifted a bit in the last couple of years, the top four... 

Aussie Open 2012: A Championship Can Lead Rafael Nadal to Calendar Gold Slam

It may only be the first major of the season, but in an Olympic year, it is never too early to think of the possibility of someone completing their Career or even more unlikely Calendar Golden Slam. For someone who is striving to prove that he can be No. 1 in the world again, 2012 could be Rafa’s chance to do it all. Already in possession of the Career Golden Slam, he is already appearing in... 

Rafael Nadal: Essential Keys for Rafa to Knock off Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal needs to make the following tweaks to his strategy if he wants to beat Novak Djokovic in the 2012 Australian Open finals.  It is clear that Rafa’s previous strategy against Novak is no longer effective. Nadal was 0-6 last year against Djokovic. It is time for him to make a couple of tactical changes and perform in one very key area.    1st Serve Accuracy Djokovic... 

Australian Open 2012: Stage Is Set for Rafael Nadal to Upset Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are about to square off in one of the most highly anticipated, as well as predicted, Australian Open finals matches the world has seen. And amidst all the pre-match madness, the stage has been set for Nadal to pull off the upset. Djokovic and Nadal are no stranger to each other, having met 30 times before, but since 2011, Nadal has become a stranger to defeating the... 

Rugby Union Power Rankings: The 11 Best Players in the Southern Hemisphere

2012 looks to be a big year for Southern Hemisphere rugby, with the inclusion of Argentina into the newly named Rugby Championship. This follows a 2011 which saw the Web Ellis Trophy return there once more, making it seven out of eight. With five of the six nominees for IRB International Player of the Year going to Southern Hemisphere players, there is no denying that there are some damn good players... 

Rugby Union: 5 Rule Changes to Change the Sport for the Better

Rugby has changed a lot since its inception. More rules and regulations have been introduced in order to protect the players and also to make the game more interesting for the fans. Compare the last two World Cups, for example. After 2007, new laws were introduced, such as the law that allows quick line-outs thrown backwards to be taken, or the elimination of a number of kickable penalties. After 2009,... 

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