Tag Archives: Ferrer
Structural Reforms
Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Final Nadal d. Ferrer, 6/2 6/4 There’s not much to say about the Barcelona final that wasn’t said about the Monte Carlo final. Rafael Nadal sliced David Ferrer to ribbons in both, although we might say … Continue reading
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Those Bedroom Thighs
Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Semifinals Nadal d. Dodig, 6/3 6/2 Ferrer d. Almagro, 6/3 6/4 Sadly, RFET’s Davis Cup kerfuffle has dominated tennis headlines, and has thus easily claimed line honours as Bummer of the Week. Although somewhat overshadowed, there … Continue reading
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All Bets Are Off
Monte Carlo Masters 1000, Final Nadal d. Ferrer, 6/4 7/5 I am proud to declare, without a trace of deceit, that I picked Rafael Nadal to win the Monte Carlo Masters. Impressive, I know, but quell your awe. Stay your … Continue reading
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Anyone Has His Day
Indian Wells, Second Round Those who either love or hate Rafael Nadal – equally absurd positions way out on the fringe of reason – would have charted his likely course through the Indian Wells draw the moment it was released. … Continue reading
That’s What It’s For
Abierto Mexicano Telcel, Acapulco Ferrer d. Almagro, 7/6 6/7 6/2 For the second time in as few years, a Spaniard came within a single match of capturing three titles in the Golden Swing, which, as achievements go, hardly ranks up … Continue reading
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Dreamboats
Abierto Mexicano Telcel, Acapulco Quarterfinals Nicolas Almagro, a six foot monument to meticulous grooming and preternaturally clear skin, would not look misplaced in that kind of daytime soap opera they used to have in the 1980s, which is to say … Continue reading
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A Tennis Player
Australian Open, Semifinal Murray d. Ferrer, 4/6 7/6 6/1 7/6 The crowd in Rod Laver Arena was particularly rowdy this evening, a fact I quickly surmised from the noise they were generating, which was considerable. Lest I misinterpreted it, a … Continue reading
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The More Things Change
Australian Open, Quarterfinals Rashly, I started this article prior to the last men’s quarterfinal, in which a hamstrung Rafael Nadal was overwhelmed in straight sets by a sporadically inspired and always-solid David Ferrer. Of the four quarterfinals, that was the … Continue reading
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Triumph And Disaster
Australian Open, Quarterfinals Ferrer d. Nadal, 6/4 6/2 6/3 Of the four men’s quarterfinals being contested at this year’s Australian Open, there was only one whose result was almost utterly beyond doubt. Rafael Nadal’s record against nearly everyone has been … Continue reading
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Officially On Notice
Australian Open, Fourth Round Full steam into Day 8 of the Australian Open, where a titanic whirlpool of predictability threatened to suck us down. A still-recovering Rafael Nadal would be pushed by Marin Cilic, as would Andy Murray by the … Continue reading
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