Tag Archives: Andy Roddick

A Belated Happy New Year!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by mariposaxprs

Welcome to 2013! Hopman Cup and the assorted warm-up tournaments leading up to the Australian Open have started. Aside from educating the younger generation on how to properly intake sports drinks, DelPo has spent the last week of the off … Continue reading →

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USO: DelPo Retires a 2nd Member of the New Balls Generation

Posted on September 6, 2012 by mariposaxprs

DelPo defeated Roddick in four sets to advance to the QF, where he will play defending champ Novak.  This is a good comeback from the indignities he faced the day before (which featured him mopping up the court with a … Continue reading →

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USO: Two Former USO Champs Battle it Out

Posted on September 5, 2012 by mariposaxprs

The R4 match between DelPo and Roddick has been suspended because of rain.  They were on serve at 0*-1 in the first set TB when play was called. Due to time differences and work, I’m afraid I was unable to … Continue reading →

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USO: If Anybody Had A Heart

Posted on September 3, 2012 by mariposaxprs

May it throw three cheers for DelPo! 2003 USO Champ and former world no. 1 (and American golden boy) Andy Roddick announced he will retire from tennis after the USO. Roddick, after defeating Fabio Fognini in four sets, will now … Continue reading →

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Miami: DelPo & Juan Martin del Pico

Posted on March 29, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Ferrer d. Del Potro, 6-3 6-3 (No photo. I refuse to accept the way he lost this match) Ferru was on fire this match, playing great offense and defense.  DelPo was not .  I wasn’t able to watch this match … Continue reading →

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Miami: DelPo to Meet Cilic, Some Other Guy Wins

Posted on March 27, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Del Potro d. Cilic, 6-3 7-6 He has such a strangely elegant service motion.  It’s all in the left hand. Both Cilic and DelPo got sassy with the umpire during the match.  Cilic, because DelPo took eons to challenge on … Continue reading →

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Australian Open: R2 Drama & Highlights

Posted on January 19, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Nicolas Mahut reaches R3 of a Grand Slam for the 2nd time in his career.  He defeated Tatsuma Ito 1-6 7-6 6-2 6-2 and had a mirthful celebration on court: Mahut’s doubles partner Julien Benneteau pulled off an upset over … Continue reading →

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Funnies: DelPo in Sydney & Funny RG Impersonations

Posted on January 9, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Face-off!  The Tower of Tandil versus Sydney Tower.  Journalist Craig Gabriel followed DelPo to the top of the Sydney Tower, where they have a Skywalk.  Apparently, the Skywalk requires everyone to wear a special suit: That wingspan — DelPo does … Continue reading →

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Mini-break: Détente (Semi-tennis News)

Posted on November 17, 2011 by mariposaxprs

Imagine strolling down the street past the stores and coming upon this Benetton ad– Benetton’s new UNHATE ad campaign features (photoshopped) Obama and Hu Jintao locking lips.  If I recall, Benetton doesn’t sell blazers and oxford shirts.  They sell colorful … Continue reading →

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