How the Match Was Won – Live Edition! Djokovic vs. Federer for the World Tour Finals title
Welcome to a special LIVE edition of How the Match Was Won! Since our US readers might be stuck in work for this Monday final, we figured that it might be a good idea to give folks a chance to follow along with the last big match of the 2012 ATP season, since Davis Cup […]
The Picks for November 12, 2012 – World Tour Finals Final
We pick the winners for the World Tour Finals final, pitting Novak Djokovic against Roger Federer. As usual, we disagree!
How the Match Was Won: Roger Federer def. Andy Murray at the WTFs 7-6 (5), 6-2
After going down 4-6 in the 1st set tiebreaker today, Andy Murray cracked his racquet on the floor of the O2 Arena, visibly frustrated. After all, he had just lot what ended up being the biggest point of the first set (maybe the whole match), and handed a minibreak to his Swiss rival. As the Scot walked to his chair to pick up a new stick, you could hear a smattering of boos coming from the stands.
How The Match Was Won: Djokovic d. Del Potro at World Tour Finals
“When he has these patches of utter brilliance, the only thing you can do is try and stay calm, wait for the storm to pass,” Rafael Nadal wrote in his autobiography about playing against Roger Federer.
And that’s how Novak Djokovic beat Juan Martin del Potro in London to reach the World Tour Finals final. (What an awkward turn of phrase. Thanks, ATP!)
The Picks for November 11, 2012 – World Tour Finals Semis
We pick the winners for the two World Tour Finals semifinals, pitting Novak Djokovic against Juan Martín Del Potro, and Roger Federer versus Andy Murray.
Liveblogging Day Six of the World Tour Finals
Today at the 02 Arena: bad scheduling has Federer and Del Potro squaring off first, even though the result of their match could render Ferrer-Tipsarevic meaningless. The first blemish on the otherwise impeccable scheduling throughout the week!
Here are the scenarios (as far as I can tell): If Del Potro beats Federer, he is in the semis, no matter what Ferrer does. However, if Del Potro wins in straight sets, he will win the group – if he wins in three, Federer wins the group. If Federer wins in two or three sets, he’ll win the group. If that were to happen, Ferrer has to beat Tipsarevic to advance. However, if by some strange miracle Tipsarevic wins….
Social Media Studies: The Many Hairstyles of Rafael Nadal.
This is the second installment of the “Social Media Studies” series, where we look at how the ATP and WTA players are doing on twitter and facebook. Check out the first installment, “10 Favorite Stanislas Wawrinka RTs.”
The ATP is just not the same without Rafael Nadal. Whether you’re a member of the Vamos Brigade or not, at this point I think it’s safe to say that we all miss him. Luckily, Rafa (or, if you’re a cynic, Benito) is an avid user of Social Media. He chronicles fishing escapades, workouts, and lots of time with his cousin. He also inadvertently chronicles his personal battles with his hair.
Changeover Chat: Does the World Tour Finals Format Need to Change?
After yesterday’s low-quality match between Roger Federer and David Ferrer, followed by a lackluster display of tennis between Juan Martin del Potro and a half-dead Janko Tipsarevic, we discuss the ATP World Tour Finals and ways to solve its shortcomings in a Changeover Chat, a quick back and forth between the writing staff at The Changeover.
Liveblogging Day Five of the World Tour Finals
Today in London, Tomas Berdych will take on Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray will take on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last day to determine the Group B semifinalists. I’ll be right here, liveblogging all the action! 2:29pm – We’re underway with Berdych-Djokovic. Berdych serves first. He easily holds for 1-0. Today I wish I’d got […]
YouTube Chronicles – 2004 Masters Cup: Roger Federer, Marat Safin and the Endless Tiebreaker (Part Two)
After setting the table for so long on Tuesday, let’s now dive into the second set of this Masters Cup semifinal. You know, the one with the historic tiebreaker. Here we go.