I am still in shock over the news that Federer actually lost to Del Potro in the finals of the US Open, thus missing out on the chance of a historic six-in-a-row at the US Open. Definitely one of the more shocking sports results for me in recent memory. I didn’t watch the match cos [...]
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Shock
Wednesday, 16 September, 2009
Defining Shot
Monday, 14 September, 2009
Every great athlete has a defining moment, the moment of magic that they’re best remembered by when all is said and done. For Jordan, there were many…there was “the shot” against Cleveland in the ’89 playoffs, or “the layup” against the Lakers in the ’91 Finals, or the jump shot over Russell in the ’98 [...]
Quotes On Federer
Thursday, 10 September, 2009
Some great quotes on Federer I read in the news today: “I don’t think, that you can always – you can ever – get your game to perfection, you know. Only if you’re Federer.” – Novak Djokovic “It would have been a crime had he (Federer) not ever won in Paris. He’s been the second [...]
Sports Stuff
Friday, 3 July, 2009
Lots of juicy sports stuff happening recently… Wimbledon: Federer on course for 15th Grand Slam? He is certainly playing that way. He’s dropped only one set this entire tournament. Loved the way he coolly handled the monstrous serve of Karlovic’s. And now that Djokovic couldn’t make it to the semis, I think the only remaining [...]
Probability Question (Maths Friends, Please Help!)
Sunday, 28 June, 2009
I read that Roger Federer will be playing Robin Soderling (again) in their upcoming match at Wimbledon. In their 10 career meetings, Roger Federer has won all the matches against Robin Soderling. Which means that Federer has won 10 straight matches against Soderling. So the question is: Who is more likely to win the next [...]
One Of The Greatest Upsets?
Monday, 1 June, 2009
Where does Rafael Nadal’s 4-set defeat at the hands of Robin Soderling in the 4th round of this year’s Roland Garros rank in the greatest upsets in sports? He’s won three of the last four major tennis titles, including the recent Australian Open. He’s won 4 straight French Open titles. The last time he dropped [...]
Thoughts On Federer (And Nadal)
Wednesday, 4 February, 2009
I’ve got so many thoughts on the whole Federer-Nadal thing, I don’t know where to begin. I’ll admit, I’m a huge fan of Federer’s so my opinions are always going to be a bit biased. I just love watching Roger Federer play tennis. Jim Courier calls Federer “the most complete player he has ever seen”. [...]
