Roger Federer moved past David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semifinals. Federer will be playing Janko Tipsarevic in the semifinals on Saturday. Tipsarevic stunned countryman Novak Djokovic 7-6(2), 6-3. In his post-match news conference, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Djokovic Stunned by Tipsarevic, Continues to Slam Blue Clay in Madrid
Defending Madrid Open champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the tournament by his countryman Janko Tipsarevic 7-6(2), 6-3. Tipsarevic will play Roger Federer on Saturday for a spot in the final. “I want to congratulate Janko for playing a … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues – Part Five
Thursday’s player quotes about the blue clay courts being used at this year’s Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal The ATP and the tournament can do what they want. I tried my best since I arrived here on Thursday trying to prepare as best I can for the … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues – Part Four
Wednesday’s player quotes about the blue clay courts being used at this year’s Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal I played much better than I expect…the (blue) court … doesn’t make you feel comfortable. It’s difficult, hard to attack and come … [Read more...]
Federer Escapes Raonic, Azarenka Stops Ivanovic
Milos Raonic gave Roger Federer all he could handle on Wednesday night at the Madrid Open. The Swiss won a hard fought three-set victory over the Canadian 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(4). This was Federer’s first match since March in Miami when he lost to Andy … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues – Part Three
http://youtu.be/RL58o9gyyqc Tuesday’s player quotes about the blue clay courts being used at this year’s Madrid Open: Novak Djokovic To me that's not tennis. Either I come out with football shoes or I invite Chuck Norris to advise me … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues – Part Two
Monday’s player quotes about the blue clay courts being used at this year’s Madrid Open: Serena Williams I don't think that there is a big difference between the blue and the red. I think it is the same except for the fact that it is a … [Read more...]
Djokovic Meets the Media in Madrid
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic met the media on Monday at the Madrid Open to an swer a few questions in a pre-tournament news conference. http://youtu.be/ZP0SwO92sIc On the tournament and the blue clay: "Well, I think the tournament has done a … [Read more...]
Serena Williams: “I don’t think that there is a big difference between the blue and the red (clay)”
Serena Williams made her 2012 debut on the European clay at the Mutua Madrid Open slamming 14 aces to complete a 6-3, 6-1 demolition of Elena Vesnina on Monday morning. Vesnina was the losing finalist at the Budapest Grand Prix tournament over the … [Read more...]
Blue Clay Blues
Sunday's player quotes about the unique blue clay courts being used at this year's Madrid Open: Nikolay Davydenko How do I explain about the court? It's not the color of court that is the problem. You need to come prepared and be … [Read more...]