Monthly Archives: November 2011

Number of tournaments by players

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I would say that a notable player participates in at least 200 tournaments on the main level throughout his career. It is a simple calculation because an average career on the main level lasts around twelve years, during that time … Continue reading

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Top 20 in 2011 (stats)

Here is a statistical comparison of 20 best players of this year, two days before Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. I guess an interesting thing which you won’t probably find anywhere else is stats considering sets won/loss despite set … Continue reading

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Longest matches (best of 3): XXI century

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Because the regular season is finished, I would like to post – I hope – interesting stats until the end of the year with my descriptive analyzes. I’m starting today with the longest ‘best of 3’ matches… There is a … Continue reading

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2011: statistical summary

This is the second part of the recap of the season (the first part). The third part will include all the most important events of the year 2011 by dates, after the Davis Cup final I’ll add these three parts … Continue reading

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Paris – final

(3)Roger Federer d. (6)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga       6-1, 7-6(3)      (1:26 h) Roger Federer reminded his magic once again taking an advantage of the long season and tiredness of the main protagonists (Djokovic & Nadal). The Swiss played … Continue reading

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Paris – SF

The first semifinal disappointed, Tomas Berdych – as usual a day after a marathon – had visibly problems with his muscles and couldn’t threaten the in-form Roger Federer. The Swiss won 6-4, 6-3 in 80 minutes never facing a break … Continue reading

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Paris – QF

Novak Djokovic received a walkover in Paris at Roland Garros this year from Fabio Fognini, this time in Paris it was his turn. The Serb who questioned his participation in the tournament, after winning two matches concluded that his right … Continue reading

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Paris – 3R

In a “battle for London”, Tomas Berdych eliminated Janko Tipsarevic 7-5, 6-4 coming back from *1:5 in the 1st and *2:4 in the 2nd set. Tipsarevic could qualify to London only by winning the tournament, anyway thanks to one win … Continue reading

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Paris – Day 3 (2R)

It was a day of lopsided matches #. In the most interesting straight setter, Alexandr Dolgopolov [17], who did not win a set in his four previous matches, sent packing Philipp Kohlschreiber on court No. 1. The Ukrainian led 5:3* … Continue reading

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Paris – Day 2 (1R/2R)

Ten first round encounters were played on Monday, another six on Tuesday. The last year’s semifinalist Michael Llodra upset the home crowd wasting five set points (including a triple s.p. in the tie-break) against Feliciano Lopez. The Spaniard won 7-6(7), … Continue reading

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