Nole switched to his French Open kit during the warm-up tourneys leading to the year’s second major, so no need to rehash (here it is, in case ya need a refresher). So instead, here’s a few looks at his practice gear. BTW: Nole has dropped only one set (to del Potro) in his run to […]
practice makes perfect: roger federer
Roger Federer has reached the fourth round of the 2011 French Open after brushing aside Janko Tipsarevic 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. Even from a different perspective — i.e., the buzz words these days are “Nadal” and “Nole” — it’s safe to say that this man can still play some good, clean ball: so far this week, […]
practice makes perfect: masha in miami
Here’s Maria Sharapova at the Sony Ericsson Open, hitting before her semifinal match against Andrea Petkovic. Petko was ailing (shoulder) and Maria ran away with it: 3-6, 6-0, 6-2. (practice pic by Forty Deuce.)
practice makes perfect: from russia, with love
Svetlana Kuznetsova lost in her opening round of the BNP Paribas Open to American (and wildcard) Christina McHale, who took her out 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7). While Sveta looked good — like, dropped-pounds-in-the-double-digits good — she was simply outplayed from the baseline by the more consistent McHale. McHale lost a three-setter to Nadia Petrova in […]
at the open, dustin brown puts on a show
Dustin Brown got some prime real estate playing his second round match at the 2010 US Open (on Ashe). His opponent? Fourth seed Andy Murray, who was upset in the succeeding round by Stan Wawrinka. While the Jamaican lost in straight sets, he gave us a good show with everything from his hair, his clothes, […]