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• ATP Picks: Brisbane, Chennai, Doha

  

  Brisbane The new season kicks off with a bang down under in Brisbane. The field is strong led by Andy Murray, who’s looking to carry the end of season momentum... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2012 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 10 Players to Watch in 2012

  It’s easier to predict who might have a break through year, than who will break through as serious top 10 or 20 players. The difference is in the head. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Tennis Tipster Year End Awards

  

  It’s the inaugural Tennis Tipster awards and it’s been quite a year so without further ado, let the ceremony begin!Overachiever of the Year AwardWinner:... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• What’s Up With … Battle of the Sexes?

  

  The idea of men vs. women never fails to capture the imagination of the public and yet equally always seems to fail to capture the imagination when they... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 10 Strangest Serves

  It’s always been interesting to me how far off some players stray from the traditional service motion. There are no 2 players with the exact same action, save... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Retired: Gaston Gaudio

  

  Gato (The Cat)After an up and down career, Gaudio finally calls it quits with much to be proud of. Gaston possessed on of the sweetest backhands in tennis and... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Whatever Happened To … Karsten Braasch?

  

  Out of Breath much?There has been no player even close who resembles Braasch’s service action nor his attitude to fitness.Legend has it, his fitness regime... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• What’s Up With … ITF World Champions?

  

  It’s always been a little puzzling at the end of the year, when a ‘World Champion’ is announced. The International Tennis Federation is it’s own beast and runs... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Welcome to This Blog!

  Welcome to the Tennis Tipster’s blog.Each week there are latest tournament predictions of ATP 250, 500, Masters Series, Grand Slams, Davis Cup and the odd... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 10 Exhibition Tournaments

  

  If you thought there were too many tournaments on the ATP calendar, not to mention Challengers and Futures, then there’s more! The exhibition tournaments are... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 10 Davis Cup Moments

  As the Davis Cup final is upon us, I took the time to remember some famous Davis Cup moments, mostly from finals past. Enjoy!1. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Davis Cup Final Preview: Argentina Vs. Spain

  

  The stage is set. We’re on clay (of course) and indoors in Seville for a Latin show down.Let’s break it down:Team Spain: Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Fernando... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 5 Pete Sampras Commercials

  Pete was a little media shy, but that wasn’t enough to turn down fat Nike pay checks! Here are some of the hits. 1. Andre Agassi & Pete Sampras Nike (2000)... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Tour Finals, London

  

  London CallingSo we’re down to the best eight singles players and best eight doubles teams of the year.The O2 Arena in London is the setting and it’s been a... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Challenger Tour Finals

  

  The inaugural ATP Challenger Tour Finals, held in São Paulo is a great idea. I’ve been following the Challenger Grind Tour all year and there have been some... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Paris

  

  The traditionally fast indoor courts of Paris suits the power players and dare I say serve-volley. Last year, Soderling pummeled his way to the title but does... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Top 10 Tennis Meltdowns

  In honor of Guy Fawkes’s Night in the U.K aka Bonfire Night, here’s my top 10 tennis fireworks. These guys sure knew how to have on court meltdowns!1. Roddick... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• ATP Picks: Valencia and Basel

  

  There is a lot at stake at this ATP 500 tournament for any player with a shot at reaching the London Finals. The Spanish Armada are in full force and although... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Future Hall of Famer: Thomas Muster

  

  Thomas ‘Iron Man’ Muster technically finally retired fittingly at age 44 to match his career 44 titles. His first retirement was in 1998 and his recent swan... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS

• Whatever Happened To … The Spaghetti Racquet?

  

  The Spaghetti RacquetThe story goes that it was the Spaghetti racquet that broke Guillermo Vilas ridiculous winning streak. The man on the end of this thing... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 SPORTS, TENNIS