World Tour Finals: How Important Is It and Is Rafael Nadal Missing Out?

Mention of the WTF to all but the most ardent tennis followers will likely produce blank stares. This indoor event comes at the end of a long, gruelling season and is seen by many tennis fans almost as an imposition. How can yet another tournament be added after the four Grand Slams, and the important events that lead up to them? The casual follower simply doesn’t know of its existence. Roger... 

Roger Federer Comes Full Circle Ahead of Shanghai Masters 2010

“With a few minor adjustments I think I can really beat the best without a problem.” These were Roger Federer’s words during an interview in Hong Kong, ahead of the Masters 1000 event in Shanghai, China. It will be recalled that Federer spoke similar bravado, arrogant words at the beginning of this season, and prompted the first of my long series of articles on... 

Stronger Era, Better Player: Novak Djokovic and His Predecessor

Around two weeks ago, Novak Djokovic reached his second US Open final after defeating Roger Federer in a marathon semifinal match that went the full distance. This was an epic win for the young Serb against a man who was considered by many to be the prime favorite to win the title for the sixth time. This is a good opportunity to compare Djokovic to the big Russian player, Marat Safin, who... 

The Mark of a Champion: Roger Federer’s Semifinal Defeat at the U.S. Open

After his defeat to Novak Djokovic at the US Open, Roger Federer once and for all showed the two qualities of a bona fide champion: his tremendous fighting spirit against a younger, more determined opponent, and his gracious words at the post-match news conference. The semifinal encounter between these two rivals was riveting from the start, an instant classic, and had both players elevating their... 

Roger Federer: Getting the Mental Edge by Every Means Necessary

Federer has the occasional habit of delaying making excuses for a loss, sometimes for months. This, in my opinion, is done to suit his particular needs with regards to getting some sort of edge over his opponent, or bolstering his waning sense of security before the Grand Slams. In a recent interview before day one of the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, Roger Federer announced he had a variety... 

U.S. Open 2010: Insecure Roger Federer Brings Up Past Physical Issues

In a recent interview before day one of the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, Roger Federer announced he had a variety of ailments during his run at the Masters 1000 event in Toronto in early August. Federer stated that because he had not played a match since losing at Wimbledon at the end of June, he was affected by a variety of physical issues. “In Toronto I really had a lot of muscle... 

Roger Federer: A Master at Getting the Job Done

More than any other player, Roger Federer has the capability to close out matches, even when he’s not playing his best tennis. His aura is still intact. Federer has proved this with his difficult win over the American, Mardy Fish, at the Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati. He was not playing the immaculate brand of tennis for which he was famed, missing backhands and uncharacteristically... 

Roger Federer Admits To Being ‘Spoiled’ After Wimbledon Defeat

In an interview on the eve of his first-round match against Juan Ignacio Chela at the Masters 1000 event in Toronto, Roger Federer was asked to explain his reaction to losing unexpectedly to Tomas Berdych at Wimbledon this year. “Obviously with all that success, you know, I got spoiled,” said Federer. “That’s something I have to deal with, and I’m looking forward to hopefully... 

Facing Roger Federer: A Pre-U.S. Open 2010 Analysis

Roger Federer has been a dominant force at the U.S. Open since he won his first title there six years ago, losing only once since 2003. That loss came at the hands of the young Argentine giant, Juan Martin Del Potro in 2009, after a hard fought epic battle. But Federer’s performance that year was still considered exemplary throughout—a straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic stands... 

Novak Djokovic: The Pinnacle Awaits

Battle-hardened veteran, Fernando Gonzalez, once said that he had never played anyone like his Serbian opponent, after teenage Novak Djokovic came through their grueling five set encounter in the second round of the French Open in 2006. I recently wrote a piece on the Serb’s friend and rival, Andy Murray. Both players moved up the junior ranks together and have similar counter-punching... 

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