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A Blast on the Sousaphone

Davis Cup, First Round It has been a long week, and it isn’t over yet. The Australian Open concluded last Sunday, as ever seen out with considerable pomp by a 200-piece brass band performing a vexatious medley of tunes by … Continue reading

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Sizeable Hurdles

Auckland, Final (1) Ferrer d. Rochus, 6/3 6/4 It is a criminal offence to discuss Olivier Rochus without mentioning how tall he isn’t – listen to the commentary accompanying any of his matches for clear proof – so I won’t … Continue reading

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Vintage Stuff

Miami Masters 1000, Fourth Round Federer d. Rochus, 6/3 6/1 ‘This is looking like a mismatch, as though Rochus has brought a knife to a gunfight. Federer just has too much firepower.’ Robbie Koenig. We don’t expect much from tennis … Continue reading

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A Real Mouth Opener

Miami Masters, Third Round The commentary gem of the day arrived courtesy of the ever-reliable Jason Goodall: ‘For lovers of talent, it’s an eye-watering prospect!’ He was spruiking the up-coming clash between Alexandr Dolgopolov and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, whose skills are … Continue reading

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Bangkok, 28 September 2010

O.Rochus d. del Potro 7/6 6/4 Just tuned in to see Olivier Rochus out-muscling Juan Martin del Potro from the baseline. Fancy that. Just seeing del Potro slap that strange, artillery forehand reminds me how much the men’s game needs … Continue reading

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