Tag Archives: Tennis

A Substitute For Class

The reason that Justine Henin is able to dominate the rankings in women’s tennis is that she’s just the best player in the world. Simple as that. She has more strengths and less weaknesses than any other player, allowing her … Continue reading

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Filed under Ana Ivanovic, Australian Open, Daniela Hantuchova, Jelena Jankovic, Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova, Opinion, Serena Williams, Sport, Tennis, Venus Williams, Williams Sisters

Legends Show Their Fallibility Down Under

On another momentous day of sport in Australia, a couple of sporting institutions, who we could have been forgiven for thinking were no longer operating on the level of ordinary mortals, were given a reminder of just how precarious their … Continue reading

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Filed under Andrew Symonds, Anil Kumble, Australia, Australia v India Cricket Row, Australian Open, Comment, Cricket, India, Opinion, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Sport, Tennis

Home Win Sets Open Alight

As I write, the organisers of the Australian Open tennis championships are trying to work out how to replace the roof on the Rod Laver arena. The repairs have just become necessary thanks to one Casey Dellacqua. Which one is … Continue reading

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The Week in Wagers – take 1

One bet which has to be worth a dabble this week is British tennis hero Andy Murray to go all the way at the Australian Open. Murray ended last season in tremendous form after recovering from his wrist injury, and … Continue reading

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Filed under Andy Murray, Australia, Australian Open, Betting, Tennis, Yoga

It’d be nice to observe some quality

Now, I do not profess myself to be a good writer, nor do I claim that my knowledge of sport outweighs the greater majority. I am after all writing for a blog – unpaid, unprofessional, and a bit of fun … Continue reading

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