The Backboard: The Walking Wounded Part 2, Jeremy “Double-Fault Whisperer” Chardy, and More
This week on The Backboard: further exploration into why top pros still show up at tournaments even though they’re struggling with injuries (hint: it’s the money). Plus: Jeremy “Double-Fault Whisperer,” Al Jazeera might or might not be interested in the Tennis Channel, Marc López doesn’t want to anoint the Bryans as the Doubles GOATs, Juan Mónaco makes fun of his good friend Rafael Nadal, and I compare my relationship with the Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” to “When Harry Met Sally.”
Key Points Analysis: Rafael Nadal and Nicolás Almagro in the Barcelona Final
A detailed look into the Key Points played during the Barcelona Final between Rafael Nadal and Nicolás Almagro.
The Backboard: Analyzing All the Key Points of the 2013 Djokovic-Nadal Monte Carlo Final
This week on The Backboard: an in-depth look into all the Key Points of the 2013 Djokovic-Nadal Monte Carlo final. Plus: Fed Cup is making match scorecards available online, Robin Haase can’t win a tiebreaker to save his life, and the Classic Era of Genesis.
LiveAnalysis: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal in the 2013 Monte Carlo Final
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal final at the 2013 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters.
The Backboard: How Do Isner, Mónaco, Almagro and Rhyne Williams Use Video And Stats?
In this week’s edition of The Backboard, I ask the Houston ATP 250 semifinalists (Isner, Almagro, Mónaco & Williams) about their use of statistics and video; plus much more.
Beyond the Blog: A Young Rafael Nadal Blogs His Second French Open Title, His Birthday, and His Special Diet
Onc upon a time there was a 19-year-old boy named Rafa who loved pizza, clay courts, and blogging.
LiveAnalysis: Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martín del Potro in the Indian Wells Final
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Rafael Nadal vs Juan Martín del Potro Final at the 2013 Indian Wells Masters 1000.
LiveAnalysis: Rafael Nadal vs Tomas Berdych in the Indian Wells Semifinals
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Rafael Nadal vs Tomas Berdych Semifinal match at the 2013 Indian Wells Masters 1000.
LiveAnalysis: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal in the Indian Wells Quarterfinals
Live, game-by-game analysis of the Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal Quarterfinal match at the 2013 Indian Wells Masters 1000.