Somebody had to break Ivo Karlovic’s serve. It looked for days that a sledgehammer would be required, but all it took was a tennis racket – in the skilled right hand of Roger Federer. Karlovic, the Leaning Tower of Zagreb, was toppled like a pile of bricks after Federer got his eyes fixed firmly on the ball. At 6-feet-10, the mighty Croat seemed to be dropping grenades from … [Read more...] about LEANING TOWER OF ZAGREB TUMBLES AT LAST, DONE IN BY FEDERER’S RETURNS
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ROGER MANGLES HIS RACKET BUT CAN’T GET NO RELIEF
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Zing went the strings of his racket – along with the frame, his composure and hopes of reversing the reverse trend in his career. Can we be talking about Roger Federer, the paragon, clearly the most beloved player in today’s game?? Afraid so, folks. He has lost his way, and it’s no fun to watch him unravel as he did against Novak Djokovic in the semis of … [Read more...] about ROGER MANGLES HIS RACKET BUT CAN’T GET NO RELIEF
ANOTHER EDITION OF THE MAJORS, AUSTRALIAN LEADS OFF DOWN UNDER
KANGAROO VALLEY, Australia – Wending our way toward Melbourne and another Australian Open, which will be quieter this year. Unfortunately the Siberian Siren, Maria Sharapova, won’t be there to defend her title. She was so terrific a year ago, winning 14 of 14 sets, looking very No. 1, crushing then No. 1 Justine Henin in the quarters, 6-4, 6-0 (perhaps making the retired … [Read more...] about ANOTHER EDITION OF THE MAJORS, AUSTRALIAN LEADS OFF DOWN UNDER