Saying goodbye in 2013: James Blake

December 2, 2013 15

James Blake was more than just one of the fastest players with one of the most ferocious forehands during his time on the ATP World Tour. He was one of tennis’ good guys. Blake, who played collegiately at Harvard, overcame scoliosis, a broken neck, and the death of his father to muster up an improbably successful professional career. […]

Czech Republic is Davis Cup champion again

November 17, 2013 11

When asked where this ranked among his career highlights, Radek Stepanek answered, “The highest.” Stepanek then clarified that it is tied with what he accomplished this same weekend last year. After all, it was Davis Cup deja vu for Stepanek and the Czech Republic. The defending champions, who beat Spain in the 2012 championship tie, successfully defended their title with a 3-2 triumph over Serbia in Belgrade. […]

Davis Cup previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Berdych, Stepanek vs. Lajovic

November 17, 2013 2

Djokovic and Berdych will be squaring off for the 17th time in their careers when they contest the fourth rubber of the Davis Cup final on Sunday afternoon in Belgrade, Serbia. The world No. 2 is dominating the head-to-head series 14-2, including 12-0 on hard courts. They most recently faced each other in this summer’s Wimbledon quarterfinals, with Djokovic prevailing 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-3. […]

Davis Cup final preview and pick

November 14, 2013 85

In 2012, Spain was missing Rafael Nadal and lost the Davis Cup final to the Czech Republic. Fast forward 365 days and the Czechs are again contesting the title tie against an undermanned opponent. Serbia may not be dealing with an absence of Nadal’s magnitude, but it is without both Viktor Troicki and Janko Tipsarevic. […]

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