LONDON – When Novak Djokovic – certainly the first citizen of Serbia now – was but a 12-year old, he was more concerned about the bombing of his hometown than what happened on its few scruffy tennis courts. “But I had this dream about a place called Wimbledon. And hoped. The [NATO] planes usually bombed at the same times, and we went to cellars then. But it was still … [Read more...] about NADAL/FEDERER LOCK ON WIMBLEDON BROKEN AS DJOKOVIC TAKES THE TITLE
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WIMBLEDON WINNER, PETRA KVITOVA’S LEFT HANDED SHOTS OVERPOWER SHARPOVA
LONDON – Maria Sharopova, the Siberian Siren, has been giving the cold shoulder to those who would beat her during this 125th Wimbledon. For two weeks she was pitching shutouts, along with her warbling, shrieking, ungenerously refusing to give up even one set. Twelve sets played; 12 sets won. Maria had a 7-year itch, and was itching to cash in on it. Seven years ago, as a … [Read more...] about WIMBLEDON WINNER, PETRA KVITOVA’S LEFT HANDED SHOTS OVERPOWER SHARPOVA
DRAGON WINS, MURRAY FORCED TO WAIT ANOTHER YEAR
LONDON – The centuries old tale of St George and the Dragon is a popular item in this town. After all, the heroic George is the patron saint of England, and dragons keep their distance. Anyway, yesterday seemed perfect for an updated re-run. The local tennis Cathedral called Wimbledon was jammed with 14,979 parishioners, and the anti-dragon element were out in loud, … [Read more...] about DRAGON WINS, MURRAY FORCED TO WAIT ANOTHER YEAR
YOU CAN’T ESCAPE THE BIRDIES AT WIMBLEDON
LONDON – “Where are those Williams sisters?” a Wimbledon ticket-holder asked me yesterday. They lost in the fourth round, I replied. “So what?” the guy, an American, persisted. “They’re as much a part of this place as strawberries, ivy and the Pimm’s Cups. It should be like our baseball with designated hitters. Just insert them automatically in the lineup, into the … [Read more...] about YOU CAN’T ESCAPE THE BIRDIES AT WIMBLEDON
FEDERER’S BID FOR 7th WIMBLEDON TITLE ENDS IN TSONGA VICTORY DANCE
LONDON – May I cut in? That may be what Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was thinking when he went out to play the most celebrated guy in tennis, Roger Federer, at Wimbledon. Cut in on Roger, who has won the championship six times, plus 10 other majors? Ridiculous, right? Especially if you are Jo Tsongas of France, ranked No. 19, 1-4 against the Lord of the Swings – Roger – showing … [Read more...] about FEDERER’S BID FOR 7th WIMBLEDON TITLE ENDS IN TSONGA VICTORY DANCE