Break Points is a daily roundup of tennis news, videos, links, and tweets. If you have something you think I should include, email me at amy@changeovertennis.com.
Today’s notable results:
- Hamburg: Roger Federer d. Daniel Brands, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
- Hamburg: Jerzy Janowicz d. Robin Haase, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4)
- Hamburg: Juan Monaco d. Gael Monfils, 6-4, 6-4
- Hamburg: Federico Delbonis d. Tommy Robredo, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
- Hamburg: Jan Hajek d. Ernests Gulbis, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
- Bad Gastein: Lisa-Maria Moser d. Mona Barthel, 6-2, 4-3 (ret.)
News and Links:
Martina Hingis is set to play doubles with Daniela Hantuchova in Carlsbad.
In light of Roger Federer testing out a new racquet, Christopher Clarey wrote about the differences and unique characteristics of the top guys’ racquets.
In the industry, Federer’s racket is generally considered the most challenging to handle, above all for the recreational set.
“I have a tennis shop,” Gilbert said, “and I tell people all the time, we don’t even carry that stick anymore because it’s just not a good racket for a club player. You’ve got to hit flush, I mean flush.”
Its 90-square-inch head is the smallest in use by a leading player. Nadal’s and Djokovic’s rackets have 100-square-inch heads. Federer, like Pete Sampras before him, has been hearing suggestions that he switch to a larger head to cut down on mis-hits.
Speaking of which, here’s a close-up of the infamous new Federer racquet:
I heard there was some buzzing over Rogers racket? Is this one close enough for you guys? pic.twitter.com/6NcHRd8E8p
— Mariska Oosterhuis (@Mariska_1980) July 15, 2013
Here are some photos of Rafael Nadal training in Manacor.
Tennis on Twitter:
@darren_cahill good forehand, good backhand, good bye
— Tomáš Berdych (@tomasberdych) July 17, 2013
RT @d_gonz91: @FOXSportsLive @andyroddick what happened to your hair line Andy?………… I know, right? F*^%!!
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) July 17, 2013
Great company,great city,great tournament.Always a pleasure being and playing in Hamburg. @saramfoster WWRD? pic.twitter.com/IDcM9vRzpE
— Tommy Haas (@TommyHaas13) July 16, 2013
@TommyHaas13 This is hysterical. You guys switched clothes!!! Dont give him that jacket back….@rogerfederer has 97 of them.
— Sara Foster (@saramfoster) July 16, 2013
#Federer: "Women deserve equal prize money. (…) For me it's ok that they earn the same at Grand Slams. There shouldn't be a debate"
— LetsTalkTennis (@letstalktennis1) July 16, 2013
@tomasberdych Imagine "Alien" like a ballet performance …should be masterpiece #ballet #tb #idea
— Tomáš Berdych (@tomasberdych) July 17, 2013
If only TB was as likeable on the court as he is on Twitter.
I think we may need a post on the Fed-Haas bromance.