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Because of last week’s USA’s stunning victory in the Davis Cup first round (over Switzerland), I thought that I’d prepare a stats considering the best players in the Open era by countries reminding the American force in the historical context. … Continue reading
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The most beleaguered players in January (Djokovic, Nadal & Murray) are tired and skipped the first weekend of the Davis Cup 2012. Interestingly, all ties in the World Group were held indoors (three of them on clay). Although Murray didn’t … Continue reading
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European indoor swing has begun with tournaments in Zagreb and Montpellier (first edition in 2010, last year wasn’t held, this week replaced a tournament in Johannesburg). Mikhail “Colonel” Youzhny [39] after many years on the tour has finally modified his … Continue reading
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Their epic Australian Open final broke two records: the longest match in Melbourne and the longest Grand Slam final. What a perfect timing to create such a battle during 30th meeting of these two modern gladiators. Although Djokovic has won … Continue reading
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Although he never reached the Top 20, Julien Benneteau [39] in my opinion deserves to win an ATP title. The Frenchman has beaten in the last few years Federer, Tsonga and Ferrer, he played equal matches against Djokovic, Murray and … Continue reading
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Doha and Andy Murray in Brisbane won their titles, respectively 8th and 22nd in similar style. Both players struggled in the first two rounds with much more inferior opponents, especially Murray, who began the tournament losing the … Continue reading
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When you hear Andre Agassi you automatically know he is one of 10 best players of the Open era. Is he 3rd, 5th or 7th? It depends which criteria we adopt, if the fact he won “golden slam” (4 majors … Continue reading
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For the first time in history the Champions Tour “Masters” at the Royal Albert Hall in London, has been divided onto two parts, the one for the best guys of the season, the second one called “Legends” for older guys. … Continue reading
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Seville (clay indoors): Spain def. Argentina 3:1 Friday Rafael Nadal d. Juan Monaco 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 [ 2:27 h ] H2H: 3-1 I assume the … Continue reading
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Which criteria have I adapted for this stats? All retired players whose I have included to the ‘Biographies’ page due to their singles achievements. Beside names there’s the highest ranking (singles), in parenthesis – age at the retirement and the … Continue reading
