After seven solid months of no title, Miss Sharapova still couldn't find a way to bend fate. Playing against Victoria Azarenka in Miami final this afternoon, the former world número uno struggled to get anything right. Her serve was dry, her forehand shaky and the backhand just couldn't find the net.
Is it just me, or have you noticed how Sharapova seems to have lost all her magic in court since getting enganged? She ironically reminds me of Tiger Woods. The guy hasn't grabbed any title since his divorce. To solve the mystery, Sharapova should disengange, and Woods should remarry.
Tomorrow it's Rafa vs Djokovic in Miami Masters final.
*****
The Blue Hunks were held at Britannia Stadium today. Too bad. I was counting on those three points.
Manchester United came from 2 - 0 down to win 4 - 2. Wayne Rooney just managed to unleash his scoring demon.
It doesn't look like the Blues are going to retain their title...but I'm still hoping for some sort of miracle.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Its all over....
Today thousands of people witnessed the Tennis legend Roger Federer shed tears of joy over his first French Open Grand Slam win ever.
The world tennis number two was on a quest to level up with Pete Sampras' record of fourteen Grand Slam titles, and thank God his dream just came true.
Federer had never been successful at the French till today, and he did it in style...
The three straight set defeat was handed to Robin Soderling, the man who sent the world number one, Raphael Nadal packing in the fourth round of the tournament. That was ofcourse an absolute shock not only to everyone who has seen Nadal in action on clay, but to the world number one himself.
The Feds Express definitely deserved the big win. He really worked hard for it. It must have sucked losing three consecutive finals to Rafa. I guess no more sleepless nights for the Swiss from now on...he finally achieved the Slam he's always craved for.
Everybody who watched the match couldn't help but smile when the teary Feds got his most wanted trophy. But this time round, his tears were of joy.
Svetlana Kuznetsova, the world number seven defeated fellow Russian, Dinara Safina in the ladies final, to get her maiden French Open Grand Slam title. I must say the match was rather boring for it only took Kuznetsova less than two hours to put the stubborn Safina in her place.
It was an incredible fourteen days of great tennis.
See you all at Wimbledon in three weeks!
The world tennis number two was on a quest to level up with Pete Sampras' record of fourteen Grand Slam titles, and thank God his dream just came true.
Federer had never been successful at the French till today, and he did it in style...
The three straight set defeat was handed to Robin Soderling, the man who sent the world number one, Raphael Nadal packing in the fourth round of the tournament. That was ofcourse an absolute shock not only to everyone who has seen Nadal in action on clay, but to the world number one himself.
The Feds Express definitely deserved the big win. He really worked hard for it. It must have sucked losing three consecutive finals to Rafa. I guess no more sleepless nights for the Swiss from now on...he finally achieved the Slam he's always craved for.
Everybody who watched the match couldn't help but smile when the teary Feds got his most wanted trophy. But this time round, his tears were of joy.
Svetlana Kuznetsova, the world number seven defeated fellow Russian, Dinara Safina in the ladies final, to get her maiden French Open Grand Slam title. I must say the match was rather boring for it only took Kuznetsova less than two hours to put the stubborn Safina in her place.
It was an incredible fourteen days of great tennis.
See you all at Wimbledon in three weeks!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Serena ruined my mood.
I was hoping Serena Williams was gonna make it all the way.....
I am so HURTING!
With almost all the best players out of the tournament, believe me, the ladies final is gonna be one ...aaaaargh...boring, amateurish match any idiot has ever seen!
I am so HURTING!
With almost all the best players out of the tournament, believe me, the ladies final is gonna be one ...aaaaargh...boring, amateurish match any idiot has ever seen!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sharapova outplayed!
I'm not really Maria Sharapova's biggest fan, but today I almost shed a tear when I saw her being outwitted on court.
The tennis heart-throb had been playing impressive tennis but this afternoon, she just could not go past that Slovak chic, Dominika Culbukova. I thought I was having a beautiful nightmare when the first set ended in less than half an hour, with an egg symbol for Maria.
I really can't write much about the match for am still in shock......
A 6-0, 6-2 loss for Sharapova is just unbelievably heart-numbing...
Catch Serena Williams Vs Svetlana Kutzinetsova in action tommorrow noon. That should be interesting!
The tennis heart-throb had been playing impressive tennis but this afternoon, she just could not go past that Slovak chic, Dominika Culbukova. I thought I was having a beautiful nightmare when the first set ended in less than half an hour, with an egg symbol for Maria.
I really can't write much about the match for am still in shock......
A 6-0, 6-2 loss for Sharapova is just unbelievably heart-numbing...
Catch Serena Williams Vs Svetlana Kutzinetsova in action tommorrow noon. That should be interesting!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Serious casualties in week one of the French.
For all tennis junkies out there, I believe you can agree with me that the French Open has never tasted more sugary.
We've already seen more than a couple of top ten players, both in men's and women's side being knocked out of the Slam by amateurs.
Venus Williams got a serious whack that sent her reeling out of the Slam in the third round. It was really a shock for she was booted off in two sets, with an embarrasing "egg" symbol in the first set. In other words, she didn't score anything in the first set.
Novak Djokovic also was toppled in three straight sets. I'm not so sure what is wrong with the Serbian hunkie these days, he is not playing as well as he used to........ And ofcourse as I had predicted, Anna Ivanovic failed to defend the title. It makes you wonder if she really deserved the title after all.
The hugest, and probably the most electrifying shock came from the men's ace, Raphael Nadal, who was given the sorest slap in the backside. I only saw the highlights of the match, but it still feels like am dreaming. The King of clay out in the fourth round? How in hell did that happen?
Now that both defending champions are out, the tournament gets even more fierce.
Who are the two best players going to be?
The world female number one, Dinara Safina seems to be sliding through the Slam magnificently. She hasn't dropped a set since first round. But has she generated enough bravado to scoop a Grand Slam title? I so much doubt that.
The tennis beauty, Maria Sharapova, has also been playing beatifully, though I ain't so sure she can deliver the best.
The mighty Serena is still in as well. Will she be able to stop tongues from wagging about her dramatic episodes on court, and win it for the second time?
With Nadal out of the way, is it Roger Federers chance to get that one Slam that has eluded him?Will he be able to level Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slams this time around?
Well, I wish I could fastforward the days to get to saturday...............am seriously sick and giddy with anticipation.
We've already seen more than a couple of top ten players, both in men's and women's side being knocked out of the Slam by amateurs.
Venus Williams got a serious whack that sent her reeling out of the Slam in the third round. It was really a shock for she was booted off in two sets, with an embarrasing "egg" symbol in the first set. In other words, she didn't score anything in the first set.
Novak Djokovic also was toppled in three straight sets. I'm not so sure what is wrong with the Serbian hunkie these days, he is not playing as well as he used to........ And ofcourse as I had predicted, Anna Ivanovic failed to defend the title. It makes you wonder if she really deserved the title after all.
The hugest, and probably the most electrifying shock came from the men's ace, Raphael Nadal, who was given the sorest slap in the backside. I only saw the highlights of the match, but it still feels like am dreaming. The King of clay out in the fourth round? How in hell did that happen?
Now that both defending champions are out, the tournament gets even more fierce.
Who are the two best players going to be?
The world female number one, Dinara Safina seems to be sliding through the Slam magnificently. She hasn't dropped a set since first round. But has she generated enough bravado to scoop a Grand Slam title? I so much doubt that.
The tennis beauty, Maria Sharapova, has also been playing beatifully, though I ain't so sure she can deliver the best.
The mighty Serena is still in as well. Will she be able to stop tongues from wagging about her dramatic episodes on court, and win it for the second time?
With Nadal out of the way, is it Roger Federers chance to get that one Slam that has eluded him?Will he be able to level Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slams this time around?
Well, I wish I could fastforward the days to get to saturday...............am seriously sick and giddy with anticipation.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
In chains...
First and foremost, I got the baddest cold. Secondly, tonnes of work are cruelly staring in my face as if to remind me of HELL.
Thirdly, tennis balls and racquets are following me around like little tails.
I should be at home, cozy in bed, seeing Venus Williams through. But am stuck where I am. Rooted to this stupid chair, staring at this stupid screen, seeing nothing but tennis balls.
I'm trying to put more power to the cough....exaggerating it a bit, so they can feel sorry for me and let me go home.
But as usual, I know it won't work. They know French Open Tennis is on....
The sick card lost its value sometime back.
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Thirdly, tennis balls and racquets are following me around like little tails.
I should be at home, cozy in bed, seeing Venus Williams through. But am stuck where I am. Rooted to this stupid chair, staring at this stupid screen, seeing nothing but tennis balls.
I'm trying to put more power to the cough....exaggerating it a bit, so they can feel sorry for me and let me go home.
But as usual, I know it won't work. They know French Open Tennis is on....
The sick card lost its value sometime back.
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The tennis beauty queen is still......
Today, Maria Sharapova reminded the world of what a magnificent tennis champion she still is by beating fellow Russian, Nadia Petrova, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6.
The former world number one delivered some master class strokes after being absent from the court for almost a year due to shoulder injury.
It was sensational!
While the tennis beauty queen made it to the third round, the men's hunkie, Marat Safin was toppled by French Josselin Ouanna in five tiring sets. I must say am quite disappointed for I so love Safin.
The Brits brat also made it through to the third round winning in four sets.
And the fun continues!
The former world number one delivered some master class strokes after being absent from the court for almost a year due to shoulder injury.
It was sensational!
While the tennis beauty queen made it to the third round, the men's hunkie, Marat Safin was toppled by French Josselin Ouanna in five tiring sets. I must say am quite disappointed for I so love Safin.
The Brits brat also made it through to the third round winning in four sets.
And the fun continues!
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