Monthly Archives: April 2012

Roland Garros 1989

Seven years after an astonishing triumph of 17-year-old Mats Wilander, the Parisian crowd witnessed another miracle fortnight with a 17-year-old boy as a main protagonist. A short USA-citizen of Chinese origin (170 cm, he grew 5 cm later on), Michael … Continue reading

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14th Week – Davis Cup (QF)

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For the first time in the history of Davis Cup all four World Group quarterfinals have been played on clay which suits beautifully to the spring season of the year when all best players in the world after Indian Wells-Miami … Continue reading

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The most titles

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Because Novak Djokovic won his 30th singles title last Sunday, Leander Paes his 50th doubles title last Saturday, I guess it is a good time to make an entry considering the most titles won by particular players in the Open … Continue reading

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Australian Open 1992

Since today I will be posting old majors every Tuesday or Wednesday, usually in order adequate to the four Grand Slam tournaments, next week Roland Garros ’89. I have recently installed “drop-down menu” to my blog, so you can go … Continue reading

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Miami – final

(1)Novak Djokovic d. (4)Andy Murray     6-1, 7-6(4)                             [2:17 h]  Miami is the only ‘1000’ tournament which separates semifinals from the final by one day … Continue reading

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