ATP& WTA Rome Final Predictions

ATP Final – Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal Djokovic progressed to the final with an excellent performance to dispatch Roger Federer in the semi-finals, 6-2 7-6.  Despite some stern resistance at the end of the second set, it was a flat display from Federer; however I think he has had the perfect preparation for Roland…

ATP Rome: Semi-Final Predictions

Rafael Nadal (2) v David Ferrer (6) Nadal was back to his best on Friday as he fended off a stern test from the in-form, Tomas Berdych, 6-4 7-5.  Ferrer also made it through in straight sets as he overcome a tight first set to beat Richard Gasquet, 7-6 6-3.  Nadal has always held an…

ATP Dubai Preview

Novak Djokovic Eight of the top ten in the ATP rankings are in Dubai to contest the Dubai Duty Free Championships this week.  Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer are the only two current top ten ranked players who are not playing in Dubai.  Novak Djokovic will play his first match since defeating Rafael Nadal in…

Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic The Australian Open finished off with a truly extraordinary mens final as Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal in 5 sets, 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5.  The final, which lasted a staggering five hours and 53 minutes broke several records; not only was it the longest ever match at the Australian Open, but it…

Australian Open final preview

Rafael Nadal The final match of the Australian Open will see Novak Djokovic take on Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s mens final.  Both players have had terrific tournaments so far; Djokovic strolled through the opening rounds before being tested by Lleyton Hewitt and David Ferrer in the 4th round and quarter-finals respectively, and then surviving a…