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• Top 10 French Open 2012 Moments

  It’s time to wrap up this year’s Roland Garros, which was a doozy, so here’s my top moments of the 2012 French Open.1. Rafa is GOAT7 French Opens confirms his... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Halle and Queens

  

  HalleIt’s not often you will witness Nadal and Federer grace a 250 level tournament, but with any luck you will here. With Nadal’s exploits at the French, he... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Future Hall of Famer: Sergi Bruguera

  

  Known as the Gazelle, Bruguera kick-started Spanish tennis in the early 1990s. A massive top spin forehand did most of the damage during his career and peak... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Michael Chang

  

  1. He is the youngest ever Grand Slam winner 2. He invented the jumping 2-handed backhand 3. He was a year-end top-ten player for six consecutive years in the... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 10 Tennis Iron Men

  Some players are tough guys and some are match tough. There is a difference. The ability to hang tough in a match, come back from 2 sets down and survive extrem... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: The French Open, Roland Garros

  

  ParisPossibly the most significant Grand Slam this year with Djokovic hoping for a Career Slam and Rafa going for 7 titles. Plenty is being written about these... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Dusseldorf and Nice

  

  DusseldorfThis team event is a good warm up for the players with the added camaraderie that makes it fun to watch. Andy Roddick makes his return alongside... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Rome

  

  After the debacle of Madrid, it’s back to the familiar red dirt of Rome, which boasts the Big 4 again.The rankings finally are interesting again with Roger up t... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Madrid

  

  ‘The Magic Box’You have to hand it to Ion Tiriac, he sticks his thick neck out more than anyone. When it comes to Madrid, it’s a carnival of ideas. First the... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Munich, Belgrade and Estoril

  

  MunichSome big hitters in town for this one including Tsonga, Cilic, Gulbis and Youzhny. Gulbis needs to win some matches at this point. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Barcelona and Bucharest

  

  BarcelonaThe ATP World Tour 500 clay-court tournament hosts for the 60th time and is one of the most significant events in Spanish tennis. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Retired: Conor Niland

  

  Damn Luck of the IrishIreland’s best tennis player Conor Niland sadly hangs up his racket after a promising late career surge aged 30. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Retired: Ivan Ljubicic

  

  'Ljubi'At age 33, the big man from Croatia retires from professional tennis with much to be proud of. He commanded a lot of respect on court and off, so an... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Monte Carlo

  

  Monte CarloA jewel in the ATP calendar crown this one with more glamor than a Vanity Fair oscar party. Plenty of players call this their home as well, so look t... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Houston and Casablanca

  

  US Men's Clay Court TournamentHoustonA strong field for the only US clay court tournament in the calendar. The US men are well represented by in-form Isner, Fis... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Davis Cup 2012: World Group Quarter Finals

  

  It’s hotting up in the Davis Cup with some great ties for the quarter finals (all on clay!). It’s approaching the business end of the tournament with some... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jim Courier

  

  The Rock1. He won all 5 Masters series finals he contested2. He runs a sports management company3. He stands alone as the youngest man to reach all 4 Grand... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ivan Lendl

  

  Ivan the not-so terrible1. He became a U.S. citizen on July 7, 19922. He transferred his competitive interests to professional golf where he achieved a win on... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Win Signed Merchandise from Milos Raonic and Andy Roddick!

  My friends at SAP Sponsors is currently running a fun competition where people submit a photo of something that helps them “run better” for a chance to win... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Retired: Fernando Gonzalez

  

  GonzoGonzalez aka ‘Gonzo’ reached a career high of #5 in the world and is probably Chile’s 2nd greatest player of all time behind Marcelo Rios. A couple of majo... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS