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Rafael Nadal: Competitive Tennis More Important Right Now Than Titles

Published: March 19, 2013

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It seems so long ago now when each and every of Rafael Nadal‘s updates on his injury situation that informed us of the lengthening of his sabbatical from tennis was met constantly with feelings ranging from disappointment to disbelief to irritation. Irritation about allegations of underhandedness purported by “fans” looking for a quick reaction. And in many ways, I for one... 


Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro: Lessons from the Indian Wells Masters 1000

Published: March 18, 2013

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At Indian Wells yesterday, Rafael Nadal won his first hard-court title in almost three years—a period of time during which he lost seven consecutive finals to Novak Djokovic, including three consecutive Grand Slam finals and two clay-court Masters, fell as low as No. 5 in the world rankings and was the victim of a seven-month absence from tennis due to tendinitis, gastroenteritis and more tendinitis. In... 


Tennis: The Impact of a Biological Passport Program

Published: March 7, 2013

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It has been announced that tennis will introduce a biological passport program to aid in the fight against drug cheats and doping in the sport. The case for biological passports got a huge boost when, in admitting to having used performance enhancing drugs in his cycling career, American cyclist Lance Armstrong praised the technology by saying it “worked.”  World No. 2 Roger Federer... 


Andy Murray: What’s Next for Andy Murray After Australian Open Final Loss?

Published: January 31, 2013

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In more ways than one, Andy Murray had it all to gain if he’d defeated Novak Djokovic for a second consecutive time in a Slam final when the two met in last week’s Australian Open final. He also had a bit to lose, too, if he didn’t. His first- and second-set performances would have, in an ideal world, been good enough to earn him both sets, and his experience of having already won... 


Novak Djokovic’s Triple Threat: 5 Big Story Lines of the Australian Open (Pt. 1)

Published: January 7, 2013

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In less than a week from a now, the Australian Open—the first Grand Slam event of the year—will begin and just as ever a number of story lines will dominate the proceedings. In the first of this five-part preview series, Novak Djokovic‘s aim for a hat-trick of titles is explored.   A Little Bit of History Considering the length of time that his contemporaries Roger Federer... 


Australian Open 2013: Who Are Novak Djokovic’s Challengers for the Title?

Published: January 4, 2013

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In a little over a week, the Australian Open—the first Grand Slam event of 2013—will begin and Novak Djokovic will begin his defense of the title he won last year as he aims to complete what will be a remarkable run of three straight titles in Melbourne. Retirements and withdrawals in 2012 stripped the field of a number of Grand Slam winners—Rafael Nadal being the most high profile.... 


Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal: 2013 Is the Year Aesthetics Will Crush Attrition

Published: January 2, 2013

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A lot has been made made over the last four to five years about the decline of the artful player and the replacement of talent by hard work as the most important key to success at the top of the game. Many have decried the apparent influx into tennis of ultra physicality, while some have being put off tennis by the playing styles of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. However, there are signs of change... 


Lessons and Significance of Novak Djokovic’s Win at the ATP World Tour Finals

Published: November 15, 2012

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Novak Djokovic ended a brilliant 2012 with a stunning comeback against Roger Federer to win the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London, defeating the world No. 2 7-6 (6), 7-5 in a match that lasted almost two-and-a-half hours. From the early exchanges, the momentum seemed to be with Federer, who got off to a flying start, breaking Djokovic to lead 3-0 in less than 15 minutes. Anyone watching... 


Novak Djokovic’s Rise Turns Future Prospects of Nadal and Murray Bleaker

Published: November 13, 2012

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How does one go about overshadowing players the caliber of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal? Simple. You do a Novak Djokovic. You push yourself and your opponent to both your limits, and then say, “You know what, forget this.” You then go on to show what appears to be unlimited power, grit and determination. Is that possible? It certainly shouldn’t be. Much of... 


Rafael Nadal: What Does the Future Hold for the Spanish Number One?

Published: September 19, 2012

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Rafael Nadal, current world number four and Spanish number one, was recently voted by the Spanish edition of Vanity Fair as their ‘Person of the Year’ 2012. The Spaniard is, of course, certainly worthy of winning and being in contention for such prizes, but dare I say that this one award is most definitely not for his tennis accomplishments? Nadal has, of course, won the French... 


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