Tag Archives: Golubev
Subtle Iterations
US Open, First Round Gulbis d. (16) Youzhny, 6/2 6/4 6/4 Ernests Gulbis today won just his second set at Grand Slam level since Wimbledon 2009. Apparently delighted by the sensation, he then won his third and fourth, which proved … Continue reading
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Just Ask Your Pop
Davis Cup, First Round The long crescendo transfiguring a dull murmur into a vast roar, stillness giving way to ripples as an exuberant accelerando tears through the throng. Patriotism granted a throat and a body: this is Davis Cup, in … Continue reading
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Damp Squibs
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, First Round I am quite taken by the stadium court at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Notwithstanding the fact that it is hemmed in by city, neatly wedged between the airport and a golf course, it … Continue reading
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He Snap In The Head
Australian Open, First Round Monfils d. de Bakker, 6/7 2/6 7/5 6/2 6/1 I switched on the TV at a seemingly opportune moment, as the coverage cut from a yawnfest on Rod Laver Arena to an intriguing men’s match on … Continue reading
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Tremendous Ball Striking
Hopman Cup Djokovic d. Golubev, 4/6 6/3 6/1 Anthony Hudson began his post-match interview with Serbia’s sweat-slicked Ana Ivanovic by declaring ‘You’re looking pretty hot’, and it only grew more awkward from there. Positively radiant from exertion, victory and genetics … Continue reading
Shanghai Masters 1000, 12 October 2010
Roddick d. Kohlschreiber 6/3 2/1 Andy Roddick looked startlingly sharp today, the sharpest I’ve seen him since Miami. Then again, it could be that I haven’t seen him play an early round match since then. Maybe he’s been starting all … Continue reading
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