Novak Djokovic capped of his best year as a pro defeating Nikolay Davydenko 6-1 7-5 to capture his first Masters Cup. This is quite a turn around from last year where he lost all three round robin matches and ended the season poorly. If he had beaten Tsonga in the round robin and went on [...]
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Djokovic Wins Masters Cup
Posted in Masters Cup, Novak Djokovic on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Masters Cup Final Round Robin Results
Posted in Andy Murray, Gilles Simon, Masters Cup, Roger Federer on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Red Group
Simon d. Stepanek 6-1 6-4
Murray d. Federer 4-6 7-6(3) 7-5
Masters Cup Round Robin Results Round 3
Posted in Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Juan MArtin del Potro, Masters Cup, Nikolay Davydenko, Novak Djokovic on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Gold Group
Davydenko d. del Potro 6-3 6-2
Tsonga d. Djokovic 1-6 7-5 6-1
Masters Cup Round Robin Results Round 2
Posted in Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Juan MArtin del Potro, Masters Cup, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer on November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Gold Group
del Potro d. Tsonga 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
Djokovic d. Davydenko 7-6(3) 0-6 7-5
Red Group
Murray d. Simon 6-4 6-2
Federer d. Stepanek 7-6(4) 6-4
Roddick Withdraws From Masters Cup
Posted in Andy Roddick, Masters Cup on November 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the year end Masters Cup with a sprained ankle he sustained in practice. Roddick thought there might be a chance for him to play, but during his pre-match warm up he was unable to move well enough to compete. Roddick is replaced by #26 Radek Stepanek.
Masters Cup Round Robin Results Round 1
Posted in Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Juan MArtin del Potro, Masters Cup, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer on November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Gold Group
Davydenko d. Tsonga 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(0)
Djokovic d. del Potro 7-5 6-3
Red Group
Simon d. Federer 4-6 6-4 6-3
Murray d. Roddick 6-4 1-6 6-1
Roger Federer Masters Cup Preview
Posted in Masters Cup, Roger Federer on November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It is amazing the precedent Federer has set for himself as a year where he wins one Grand Slam, makes the finals of two more and a semi in the other is viewed as a disappointment. But after it was revealed that he suffered from mono for the beginning half of the year, it is [...]
Novak Djokovic Masters Cup Preview
Posted in Masters Cup, Novak Djokovic on November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Novak Djokovic continued his rise to the top of the tennis world this season by capturing his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. He continued his solid play winning Masters Series shields in Indian Wells and Rome and then he made the semis of the French Open. Then his year took a turn [...]
Andy Murray Masters Cup Preview
Posted in Andy Murray, Masters Cup on November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Andy Murray will be in a tight race with del Potro for most improved player as both have had tremendous years finally realizing their potential. Murray seemed to gain confidence from his tremendous 2 sets to none comeback against Richard Gasquet at Wimbledon and has never looked back. Arguably the best player on the tour [...]
Masters Cup Draws Announced
Posted in Masters Cup on November 5, 2008 | 3 Comments »
As always the Tennis Masters Cup draw has been a very interesting one. Despite the absence of #1 Rafael Nadal there are many intriguing match ups that will take place in group play.
