Djokovic Out of Basel, Suffers 4th Loss of 2011

by Parsa Samii Basel– World #1 Novak Djokovic fell to Asian #1 Kei Nishikori 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-0. It took a steely like effort from Nishikori to upend Djokovic. He was just two points away from defeat at 4-5 in the second set and once he evened the score, the Japanese star took advantage of his [...]

Only the Best Survive: Novak Djokovic

Only the Best Survive: Novak Djokovic New York– In a remarkable, adrenaline pumping semi-final match against all-time great Roger Federer, world #1 Novak Djokovic fought Tweet

ChiChi’s Preview & Predictions for the Championships at Wimbledon 2011

The following are ChiChi’s picks and predictions for the Championships at Wimbledon. Join ChiChi and GEM Tennis throughout the tournament for our expert opinions, predictions and reviews from the 2011 Wimbledon Championships:

Relentless: Rafael Nadal Secures His Sixth Championship at Roland Garros

Relentless: Rafael Nadal Secures His Sixth Championship at Roland Garros by Parsa Samii Paris– Relentless is the perfect word that comes to mind when replaying the men’s championship final at the French Open. It was a 7-5, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-1 victory for Rafa Nadal over the great Roger Federer. As the match and Federer continually rolled [...]

Preview & Prediction: Nadal v. Federer Championship Match 2011 French Open

Preview: Nadal v. Federer Championship Match 2011 French Open by Parsa Samii Paris– How many more things can be said about this historic rivalry? Each and every match holds a special moment in which you know that these two bring the best out of each other on the tennis court. The contrast of styles, the [...]

Preview & Prediction for Rafael Nadal v. Andy Murray

Preview & Prediction for Rafael Nadal v. Andy Murray Rafa seemed to be back in form with his victory over Robin Soderling. I wasn’t convinced that he was firing on all cylinders, but on red clay he doesn’t have to be in order to secure victories over 98% of the competition. Murray had his one blow [...]

ChiChi’s Preview & Prediction for Andy Murray v. Juan Ignacio Chela

ChiChi’s Preview & Prediction for Andy Murray v. Juan Ignacio Chela I doubt Andy Murray is going to have a blow up in the quarterfinal of the French Open, especially after making an emotional comeback against a solid Viktor Troicki. I think he had his scare and now, despite his sore ankle, smells an opportunity

ChiChi’s Preview & Prediction for Gael Monfils v. Roger Federer

ChiChi’s Preview & Prediction for Gael Monfils v. Roger Federer Fed is at the top of his game so far this French Open. He is serving well, changing direction on his backhand surprisingly well, and his forehand has generally been lethal and void of mysterious

ChiChi’s Preview & Prediction for Richard Gasquet v. Radek Stepanek

ChiChi’s Preview & Prediction for Richard Gasquet v. Radek Stepanek This very well could be the match of the day. Stepanek holds a 2-0 edge over the Frenchman, although neither match was played on a clay surface. Both players are capable of playing well on any surface and have solid all court games.