Spain is leading Israel 2-0 in the best-of-five Davis Cup semifinal.  The edge came after both David Ferrer and Juan Carlos Ferrero claimed victories in their individual singles matches.
David Ferrer took on Harel Levy and won with a final score of 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 while Ferrero blew past Dudi Sela 6-4, 6-2, 6-0.
Spain is hosting the event on red clay at Polaris World la Torre Golf Resort but they are playing without former No. 1 Rafael Nadal who is taking some much needed time off after dealing with injuries this past summer.  As such, the Spaniards are being captained by Albert Costa while …read more

Rafael Nadal’s first match in 10 weeks ended prematurely due to a knee injury – but it wasn’t Nadal who was in pain.  While many worried that the Spaniard’s knees might give him trouble it was his compatriot, David Ferrer, who limped off the court.

Not only was it sad to see a player bow out in pain, it was a letdown for the crowd who were waiting to see how Nadal’s return would end.  The spectators all groaned when the ump announced the end of the match with Nadal leading 4-3 in the set.
“It’s always a pleasure to come back,” …read more

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Novak Djokovic defeated Gilles Simon of France 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 on Friday (February 27) and has advanced to the finals at the Dubai Championships.
This is the third ranked Djokovic first final of the season. He will play David Ferrer of Spain, who defeated Richard Gasquet of France 6-2, 6-2.
Djokovic didn’t start the match off real well and was broken in the first set, but came back for a victory.
“I feel a bit lucky, but I think you have to work for luck,” Djokovic said. “It doesn’t just fall through the sky. I think I fought my …read more

Rafael Nadal won the Barcelona title Sunday. It wasn’t in parade fashion as many of his recent victories have been. It took a three-set effort (6-1, 4-6, 6-1) for Nadal to dispatch David Ferrer. With the win, Nadal became the first man to win four consecutive Barcelona titles.
I wonder how it feels. That whole making history part. And winning a professional tennis tournament. And being a man.
Rafa owned Ferrer in the first and third sets; Ferrer just couldn’t carry his game plan from the second set to the third which is why Rafa is the one biting the trophy instead …read more

Yeah, I know the Australian Open is still going on. I know Venus Williams was beat by Ana Ivanovic but so do you probably. And Novak Djokovic is in the process of dismantling David Ferrer. But I feel like all I’ve talked about is what the stars are doing on the court (or not doing).
So I thought a nice break of pace might be to look at how these stars act off the court – namely in the press conference following their wins or losses.
Media attention is pretty paramount in an athlete’s life – especially a professional athlete. I like …read more

I’ve completely run out of creative titles to say that Roger Federer won another title so I used a completely inane one.
The world No. 1 demolished Rafael Nadal yesterday in a 6-4, 6-1 clinic and ousted David Ferrer Sunday 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in another show of dominating tennis. The victory gave Federer his fourth Masters Cup title as he put to rest any mumurings about the possible changing of the guard at the top of the tennis game.
This is what Federer had to say about the match: “I suprise myself at times, obviously. Once I get on a roll, it’s so …read more

David Ferrer dismissed Richard Gasquet with an effective 6-1, 6-1 showing. After Ferrer beat Rafael Nadal earlier in the tournament, Ferrer’s win allowed Nadal to move on into the semifinals of the Masters Cup in Shanghai.
Thank you, and good day sir. The two are actually good friends – accordingly. I don’t personally know that. I mean…I think I may have lost Nadal’s cell number. I knew I needed to hang on to that but, shucks, guess I can’t get in touch with him for our weekly lunch. Bumm-er.
Anyway. They’re both in. Yay. But it’s always interesting – and I’m sure …read more

In the movie Anchorman, the reporter who gets a lame-o assignment comes on the air saying, “Panda watch.” Well, this is not near as lame nor does it sound as cool rolling off the tongue but – Masters Cup watch.
I’m a day behind, but Spaniard David Ferrer clinched the sixth spot for the Masters Cup which leaves *drum roll* two spots left! Woo! (Speaking of, on a swimming roster today, there was a person who’s last name was “Woo.”)
Fernando Gonzalez and Tommy Haas are serving the front of the pack as the race for the final two spots resumes at …read more