Tag Archives: Paris Masters
Even Curiouser
Paris Masters 1000 Final Soderling d. Monfils, 6/1 7/6 Q: What does Robin Soderling have in common with Sebastien Grosjean, Tim Henman, Tomas Berdych, Nikolay Davydenko and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga? A: In the last decade, they all claimed their first Masters … Continue reading
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The Intensity Vampire
Monfils d. Murray, 6/2 2/6 6/3 It turns out there are few things more gratifying than a hairbrained prediction that comes to pass, even when the prediction happens to be that Gael Monfils will win the Paris Indoors. He’s now … Continue reading
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The Professional
Roddick d. Gulbis, 6/3 7/6 After some weeks devoid of almost any discernible suspense, the eight qualifiers for the World Tour Finals have been decided. In the end it all came in a flurry, and panned out exactly as expected. … Continue reading
Bercy Notes, Round One
Clement d. Lopez, 6/7 7/6 6/3 The more I contemplate depressing tennis careers – and I’m compiling a post on it, though it’s really crying out for a gritty miniseries – the more names I feel compelled to add. The … Continue reading
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