The Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters has traditionally weaker field than two other Masters 1000 events held on clay. This year among Top 20 players withdrew: Roger Federer, David Ferrer, Tommy Haas, Kei Nishikori and Sam Querrey. Novak Djokovic‘s participation was uncertain … Continue reading
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On his knees Tommy Robredo [72] celebrated 11th title, the first one in more than two years, and the first one using sunglasses. The 30-year-old Spaniard was injured five months (leg), dropped to No. 471 (May ’12) and obtaining another … Continue reading
(2)Andy Murray d. (3)David Ferrer 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1) [2:45 h] What was at stake besides 719,160 dollars and prestige? For Murray the No. 2 in the world, for Ferrer No. 4; admittedly rankings they had reached before, but … Continue reading
2nd semifinal: (2)Andy Murray d. (8)Richard Gasquet 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-2 [1:59 h] Murray’s first match this year in Miami in night session… He is a slow-starter, especially against players who don’t get too many cheap points thanks to … Continue reading
As Joca mentioned yesterday, the 24th all-European quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 event, for the first time men from Europe rule in Miami completely from quarterfinals and onwards. 4th quarterfinal: (8)Richard Gasquet d. (4)Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3 [1:14 … Continue reading
Fourth round During the last fourth round match, the temperature was low (9 Celsius), the wind strong, nevertheless Novak Djokovic got accustomed tennis fans to win in every conditions. Therefore his 2-6 4-6 shocker to Tommy Haas everyone should interpret … Continue reading
In the late 80s and early 90s, Miami (then called Key Biscayne) was regarded as a 5th Slam. This label is still using sometimes but doesn’t make sense anymore. It’s not even that tournament has been deprived of “the best … Continue reading
(5)Rafael Nadal d. (7)Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 [2:29 h] It was a perfect ending of the Rafa’s comeback-period that stretched between Vina del Mar and Indian Wells. The Spaniard capturing his third Indian Wells crown … Continue reading
2nd semifinal: (7)Juan Martin del Potro d. (1)Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 [2:50 h] Djokovic was a dominant figure in the 1st set and confirmed it breaking Del Potro in the 10th game, but needed seven break points … Continue reading
4th quarterfinal: (7)Juan Martin del Potro d. (3)Andy Murray 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-1 [2:32 h] It was their first meeting since November 2009! It’s a very good match-up so I’d like to see more of their matches in the … Continue reading
