The second grand slam of 2008 gets underway this Sunday in Paris. The French Open is the toughest tournament in the world, and this years edition will prove that once again. The following is a comprehensive look at the 32 seeded players as well as a draw break down, tournament predictions and dark horse players [...]

Last minute tune-ups for next weeks French Open saw and early French affair Morocco and 1 versus 2 in Austria. As mentioned the top 3 players had the week off as they are in Paris and working out on the grounds to get use to the surroundings. This weeks review will be short and lets [...]

This weeks preview will be a brief one as the tour prepares for its second jewel of the season, the French Open. However, before we can get that started, Pörtschach, Austria and Casablanca, Morocco need to get the respect they deserve as tour events. As expected the top 3 players in the world will not [...]

The last of the masters series on clay wrapped up this week in Hamburg, Germany. The top players were certainly looking to use this tournament for finally preparations for next weeks French Open. Although there are 2 tournaments being held this week, the top 3 giants, R-Fed, Rafa and Djokovic will all be looking [...]

Five retirements at critical stages of the Roma masters series last week, left the players and public wondering if the ATP has any idea how to run their business. Rafa Nadal has already voiced his opinion about the condensed calender stating: “I have said it several times, the calendar is completely crazy. I think this [...]

The years last masters series on clay bring the tour to Hamburg, Germany this week. Many players will be looking to get some last minute preparation as the French Open is only 2 weeks away! Sadly this maybe the last year the tour holds a masters series in Hamburg, as the revamped 2009 calender looks [...]

The second masters series on clay this week provided many shocking results. Upsets were clearly the order of play. Frustrated Spaniard Rafa Nadal went out in his opening match to countrymen Juan Carlos Ferrero. The Mayorcan native looked out of sorts from the onset of the match, and a severe blister that developed last week [...]

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I have been hesitant to pick Nicolas Almagro as the player of the month, in previous months, but with a sparkling 23-3 record on clay this year headed into this weeks Roma Masters, my job was made easy this month. Almagro is a stalky 6 foot 180 pound clay court machine. His forehand and backhand [...]

The years forth masters series gets underway this week in Rome, Italy. Perhaps the best claycourt master series of the 3 offered, in terms of its similar conditions and time frame towards the French Open. The Foro Italico will once again host a fantastic week of tennis in one of the most beautiful cities [...]

The third week of the claycourt season saw continued domination from the Kind of clay Rafa Nadal, as well as some resurgence from veteran players such as former number 1 Marat Safin as well as 36 year old Younes El Aynaoui. As many players took the week off to prepare for the Roma Masters that [...]

Every specialist has their own technique. Traits in which they master and are known for. Most specialize in methods that are so intricate that recognition is given right away. Rafael Nadal has shown over the past 3 season on clay that he embodies all of the characteristics of a world class surgeon or doctor, [...]

The tour takes a breather from its hectic masters series schedule this week as it crams in two smaller level international series tournaments. With the Roma Masters coming up next week, most of the top players will be out of action this week. Barcelona in particular will have its share of great players entered as [...]

Another great week of claycourt tennis. Another great week of destruction by Rafeal Nadal on the his favourite surface. The Spaniard once again solidified his great form and focus on the games toughest surface. Rafa sliced up or should I say top-spinned all his opponent’s into mercy at the beautiful Monte Carlo Country club.
Rafa looked [...]

Developing points in tennis is what makes this game so enjoyable. I came to this conclusion after watching a match between two 16 year old boys hit the ball so hard it was worth stopping to observe. The problem was that I found myself getting disinterested quickly.
How many times has one watched a point where [...]