Tag Archives: Berdych
First Strike
Madrid Masters, Quarterfinals David Ferrer was tonight defeated in clinical fashion by Roger Federer at the Madrid Masters, whereupon he shocked the attendant media by failing to threaten a boycott of the event next year. Unspoken words, reflecting unthought thoughts, … Continue reading
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A Picturesque Picture
Monte Carlo Masters, Semifinals (1) Djokovic d. (6) Berdych, 4/6 6/3 6/2 ‘It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque picture than this,’ remarked Chris Wilkinson on the Tennis TV feed, his verbal inspiration failing him (and us) just when he … Continue reading
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The Thing About Assumptions
Davis Cup, Quarterfinals, Day Three Czech Rep. d. Serbia, 4-1 Berdych d. Tipsarevic, 7/6 7/6 7/6 In twenty years’ time, someone poring over old tennis scores might chance upon today’s Davis Cup results, and might make certain assumptions – entirely … Continue reading
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When Only Gods Remain
Miami Masters, Third Round Dimitrov d. (7) Berdych, 6/3 2/6 6/4 Unlike last year, when Miami suffered a minor Götterdämmerung that saw handfuls of lesser deities cut down in the early going, the divine ranks have this year held together remarkably … Continue reading
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If You Pay Them
Dubai, Quarterfinals Having laboriously convened the most august congregation of men’s tennis players it could afford, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was today blessed by the finest assembly of quarterfinalists since . . . well, it’s been a while. … Continue reading
Jelly Bean Platters
Montpellier, Final (1) Berdych d. (3) Monfils, 6/2 4/6 6/3 Discounting Queens – which makes green hay the week after Roland Garros, owing to a perfect storm of prestige and a cruelly short grass season – no tournament placed directly … Continue reading
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Petrushka in Fist Pumps
Australian Open, Quarterfinals (Day Nine) (2) Nadal d. (7) Berdych, 6/7 7/6 6/4 6/3 Serving at 5-6 in the second tiebreaker, Rafael Nadal came within a foot of trailing Tomas Berdych two sets to love. Luckily for the Spaniard, the … Continue reading
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Miniature Disco Balls
Hopman Cup, 2012 As a high-profile exhibition tournament conducted a fortnight before the season’s first major, the Hopman Cup juggles the luxury of an invitational draw with the limitations imposed by the high number of alternative, officially-sanctioned events running in … Continue reading
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As The Gods Intended
World Tour Finals, Semifinals (4) Federer d. (5) Ferrer, 7/6 6/3 (7) Tsonga d. (6) Berdych, 6/3 7/5 As a rule, Roger Federer assaults the net with far greater constancy, faith and success against David Ferrer than against any other … Continue reading
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An Earnest Discussion
World Tour Finals, Day Six (9) Tipsarevic d. (1) Djokovic, 3/6 6/3 6/3 Without being privy to any inside gossip on the matter, I would be surprised if Novak Djokovic and Janko Tipsarevic did not conduct an earnest man-to-man discussion … Continue reading
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