Category Archives: Tennis

It will be an “all Swiss” final in Monte Carlo!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by susan

I am so excited, I just can’t stand it!  It will be an “all Swiss” final!  Federer vs. Wawrinka tomorrow for the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tennis tournament title!  Roger has never won this title (one of the few he … Continue reading →

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Semifinals almost set from Monte Carlo Masters 1000 (surprise!)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by susan

The semifinals are almost set for tomorrow’s action at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tennis tournament.  Currently, Djokovic is locked in a battle with Garcia-Lopez of Spain and has lost the first set, 4-6, and they are on serve in … Continue reading →

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Tennis results from Monte Carlo on Thursday!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by susan

The results are in from tennis action this Thursday in Monte Carlo and the quarterfinals are up next (tomorrow live beginning at 5:30 am EST!)  Djokovic waltzed through his match over P. Carreno Busta, 6-1, 6-0; Nadal (looking better than … Continue reading →

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Bubba Watson gets it done…2nd Masters win in three years!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by susan

Way to go Bubba!  Ger her done, get her done!  Bubba Watson wins his second Masters in three years with a score of -8.  He is a lefty, has an unorthodox swing, and drives a Dukes of Hazzard car.  And, … Continue reading →

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Surviving Paradise today and good news for Federer fans!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday and that is Surviving “Paradise” the book day!!  But, first I will share some good news for Fed fans like myself!  Roger has accepted a wild card berth to play in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 event … Continue reading →

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Davis Cup quarters completed! Semifinals set…

Posted on April 6, 2014 by susan

Davis Cup tennis quarterfinal action was completed today and what a day it was!!  All three of the “big” matchups went to the fifth rubber match to decide the fate of the teams involved.  Let’s begin in Naples, Italy where … Continue reading →

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Surprise results in Davis Cup action…Final Four underway

Posted on April 5, 2014 by admin

A bit of a shock in Davis Cup action today from Geneva, Switzerland.  Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka fell in four tough sets to the team from Kazakhstan (two of the sets they lost were decided by tie breaks).  Wawrinka … Continue reading →

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NCAA Final Four set, Djokovic over Nadal, and more!

Posted on March 30, 2014 by admin

The Final Four is set…Florida (over Dayton, 62-52, yes the clock struck midnight for this year’s Cinderella); Wisconsin over Arizona, 64-63 in OT ( I was pulling for Arizona); U Conn over Michigan State, 60-54; and finally, late this afternoon … Continue reading →

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NCAA Final Four set, Djokovic over Nadal, and more!

Posted on March 30, 2014 by susan

The Final Four is set…Florida (over Dayton, 62-52, yes the clock struck midnight for this year’s Cinderella); Wisconsin over Arizona, 64-63 in OT ( I was pulling for Arizona); U Conn over Michigan State, 60-54; and finally, late this afternoon … Continue reading →

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Serena is the Champion in Miami, and oh that Dance!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by susan

Serena Williams is the Champion!  Once again, Serena has won the Sony Open in Miami, coming back from a 2-5 deficit in the first set to defeat Li Na, 7-5, 6-1.  Take note…Li Na played well, she is after all … Continue reading →

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