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Reversal of Fortune Between Blake And Federer

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's James Blake Mutua Madrilena Madrid OpenJames Blake, USA
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Black Tennis Pro's Roger Federer Mutua Madilena Madrid OpenIn just 61 minutes Switzerland's Roger Federer turned the beat around on American James Blake at the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open today.

During the last big meeting between these two at the Beijing Olympics, James Blake took a very big win off of Federer 6-4, 7-6(2). Unfortunately that single win out of their now ten meetings is going to have to last for awhile.

Blake didn't look quite as finely tuned as he has over the last week and a half. Alternatively Federer sailed through the match with ease as he defeated Blake 6-2, 6-4.

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Olympic Rematch In Madrid On Thursday

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

James Blake, USA and Roger Feder, Switzerland - Beijing Olympics


I will let the players do the talking.

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Blake Fends Off 26 Aces From Karlovic

Black Tennis Pro's James Blake Mutua Madrilena Madrid OpenJames Blake, USA
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Black Tennis Pro's Ivo Karlovic Mutua Madrilena Madrid OpenAt the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open today, all 6'10" of Croatian Ivo Karlovic descended upon American James Blake and bombed him with 26 - that's right - 26 aces. Although that's pretty much the norm for Karlovic, it has got to suck to be the recipient thereof.

Even with that much fire power coming his way, and Blake answering only four of those aces with an ace, he still managed to bring Karlovic down.

In three very tight sets Blake prevailed, winning the match 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(4).

Blake will now meet Roger Federer in the third round.

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Posted by Shelia at 4:17 PM
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow ... Tsonga Out

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, USA
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I'm not quite sure what to think about this latest ousting of Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Croatian Ivan Ljubicic can be hell to pay - and play - as we have seen in the past. However, I watched this Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open match this morning and it wasn't all Ljubicic.

The Croatian had a little bit of help beating Tsonga - from Tsonga. Nothing overt, Tsonga just doesn't seem to have that zing in his game right now. He's making the effort, but that little something extra that he was previously bringing to the court seens to be missing.

Laying claim to the first big upset, Ljubicic defeated ninth-seed Tsonga 6-4, 7-5.

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Posted by Shelia at 5:25 PM
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Venus Taking Madrid Loss In Stride, Looking Toward Next Match

Black Tennis Pro's Venus Williams Mutua Madrilena Madrid OpenVenus Williams, USA
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MADRID, May 12 (Reuters) - World number three Venus Williams followed her sister Serena out of the Madrid Open on Tuesday when she was beaten 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 by unseeded Russian teenager Alisa Kleybanova in the second round.

The American was broken seven times by the 19-year-old world number 26 from Moscow, a day after Serena retired from her first round match against Francesca Schiavone with a knee injury.

Kleybanova, who knocked Ana Ivanovic out of this year’s Australian Open, served for the match at 5-4 in the final set before Williams broke back.


Black Tennis Pro's Alisa Kleybanova Mutua Madrilena OpenAlisa Kleybanova, Russia


But the Russian grabbed another break of serve in the next game and made no mistake second time around, sealing victory on her first match point when Williams went long with a forehand.

“It was not a good first set, just really flat, and that gave her the confidence that she had a chance,” Williams said at a news conference.

With the French Open starting at the end of this month, one of two grand slams along with the Australian Open that she has never won, Williams said it was important for her not to take the defeat too much to heart.

“I think I’m playing really well and I’m moving well on the court and I feel good,” she said. “I have another tournament to play so I’m focusing on playing positive there.”


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The Blake Train Continues To Roll In Madrid

Black Tennis Pro's James Blake Mutua Madrilena Madrid OpenJames Blake, USA
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Just A few days after succeeding to the final of the Estoril Open, American James Blake, who is seeded 14th, has advanced to the round of 32 at the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open. Blake defeated Romanian Victor Hanescu 6-2, 6-4.

Afterwards Blake said, "My curse was broken and all it took was moving to my least favorite surface."

"I just started playing my game instead of just trying to be a clay courter. I've got to play my style and play aggressive when I get the chance."

Next up for Blake is Croatian Ivo Karlovic.

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Posted by Shelia at 4:31 PM
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Tsonga Topples Safin, Ljubicic Waiting

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France
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BBC Sports -Ninth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga booked his place in the second round of the Madrid Masters with a 6-4 7-5 win over former world number one Marat Safin.

The powerful Frenchman recorded a single break in each set to defeat the unseeded 29-year-old Russian.

Tsonga sealed the first set at the first opportunity with a firm drive that clipped the baseline.

The match concluded when an errant Safin collapsed to 0-40 down on his serve, and though he saved one match point, the next attempted winner went wide.

"I'm happy with my game," 24-year-old Tsonga commented. "I played great tennis, offensive tennis. I hit some good serves, some good volleys and I was really aggressive, so I'm happy."

Tsonga now faces wildcard Ivan Ljubicic.

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Posted by Shelia at 5:23 AM
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This Is One Of The Primary Reasons I'm Going To Miss Safin

Black Tennis Pro's Marat Safin Madrid MastersMarat Safin, Russia
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After his loss to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Monday at the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Masters Tournament, Russian Marat Safin was asked how he thought he would be remembered after retiring at the end of 2009. Safin said, "They can remember me how they want, the US Open champion in 2000 and winner of the Australian Open title in 2005. I don't care. I'm not really thinking about it all day."

"Life is waiting for me after," he added with a smile."

Love it - he couldn't care less.

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Posted by Shelia at 4:56 AM
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