Roger Federer is flying in fine form after the battering he took at the French Open. Federer won the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany, for the fifth straight time. Each of his last four victories in Halle were followed up by a Wimbledon title…drum roll for the build-up anyone?
Even more impressive in Federer’s title win was the fact that he didn’t drop his serve. It was also his 59th consecutive victory on grass. Yes, folks. Federer still has his grass game. The question is – does he have it against the top players?
And how about Rafael Nadal? I was …read more

They’ve had some classic matches, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The last meeting between the two was all Rafa at the French Open. But everyone suffered that situation at the French this year, and grass is a whole new chapter.
Nadal and Djokovic will be duking it out in the final at the Queen’s Club after Rafa dispatched Andy Roddick in two sets and Djokovic handled David Nalbandian.
Rafa is just playing so well. Obviously the French was an amazing tournament for him, but he has given every indication that it’s not going to stop.
Will Novak have what it takes? Or will …read more

The grass action is hot and heavy at Queen’s with all the big names coming out to play. Rafael Nadal reached the quarterfinals after getting pushed to three sets by up-and-comer Kei Nishikori. The Japanese player lost the first set 3-6 but rallied to take the second 6-4 before bowing out to Nadal in a 3-6 deciding set.
Nishikori turned pro a year ago and claims Nadal “as his idol.” Not too bad of a showing in the first meeting if you ask me.
Lleyton Hewitt fought his way past Paul-Henri Mathieu for a 6-4, 6-4 trip to the quarters. Hewitt …read more