Category Archives: Tennis

Federer takes out Djokovic in Dubai!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by susan

TGI Federer! Roger Federer took out world #2 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals in Dubai, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Federer started out in the first set by continuing his disturbing trend of being broken in his first service game. The match … Continue reading →

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Federer vs. Djokovic in semifinals tomorrow in Dubai!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by susan

Tomorrow in Dubai, Roger Federer will face off against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Tournament! Fed vs. Nole! Sounds pretty awesome. Should air on Tennis Channel at about 10:00 am EST. Djokovic advanced over M. Youzhny … Continue reading →

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Federer survives bit of a scare in Dubai

Posted on February 26, 2014 by admin

Whew..Roger Federer survived a bit of a scare today in Dubai against Stepanek, prevailing in three adventurous sets. 6-2, 6-7, 6-3. Two days ago Fed had a very easy outing against Becker of Germany, winning 6-1, 6-4. Vintage Federer. Today, … Continue reading →

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What a college basketball game, Syracuse over Duke in OT!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by susan

Unbelievable college basketball game between 17 Duke and 2 Syracuse tonight in the Carrier Dome. Can you say ACC basketball!! Game tied at the end of regulation on the 4th three point shot of the game by Duke’s Sulaimon, 78-78. … Continue reading →

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Thawing out in the ATL…pop culture, sports and more!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by susan

Finally thawing out in the ATL! What a nightmare, 3 inches of snow and the city shuts down. Hard to imagine for those from the Northeast and the Midwest, but this is how it works in the south…always has and … Continue reading →

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New ATP rankings out and Federer #8?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by admin

Hey guys! OK, the new ATP rankings are out today, and Roger Federer is ranked #8?? Forgive me, you all know I am a Fed fanatic, but PLEASE….#8, REALLY? Gee, he just made the semifinals of the Australian Open. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Stan (the man) Wawrinka over Nadal for Australian Open title!

Posted on January 26, 2014 by admin

Way to go Stan Wawrinka. Stan the man gets it done down under, defeating Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 6-2,3-6,6-3 to win the Australian Open title and his first ever Grand Slam title. Brad Gilbert calls him “Stanimal” but I like Stan … Continue reading →

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Li Na wins Australian Open!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by admin

Li Na of China, in her third appearance in the women’s final down under (second consecutive final) defeated diminutive Dominka Cibulkova of Slovakia 7-6, 6-0 to win the 2014 women’s title at the Australian Open. Congrats to Li Na! I … Continue reading →

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Same story sadly…Nadal over Federer in three sets down under

Posted on January 24, 2014 by susan

It never gets old (Roger vs. Rafa) but then as a loyal and devoted Federer fan, perhaps it does, or frustrating, sad, etc. Same story down under after all the hype, Nadal takes down Federer in the semifinals of the … Continue reading →

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Stan (the man) Wawrinka gets it done down under!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by admin

Stan the man gets it done! That would be Stan Wawrinka from Switzerland, who last night defeated Thomas Berdych, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 to reach his first Grand Slam final! Way to go Stan. He now awaits the winner of … Continue reading →

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