Tag Archives: Novak Djokovic

Monte Carlo: DelPo Pays His Respects to Monte Carlo

Posted on April 16, 2013 by mariposaxprs

As you know, DelPo traditionally starts his clay season at the Portugal Open.  This year, he has decided to grace the Monte Carlo tournament with his presence.  He gave a pre-tournament interview: He was cheery and full of smiles.  In … Continue reading →

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Indian Wells: DelPo Upsets the Apple Cart & Reaches His 2nd Career Masters Final

Posted on March 17, 2013 by mariposaxprs

After a 2h50m match, DelPo came back from a set down to defeat world no. 1 Djokovic, 4-6 6-4 6-4. In the final, he will face Rafael Nadal, who defeated Berdych in straight sets (6-4 7-5).  Just like the Paris … Continue reading →

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Dubai: DelPo Wrestles with Time Violation Rule, Loses in Straights to Djokovic

Posted on March 2, 2013 by mariposaxprs

In the SF, DelPo lost in straight sets 6-3 7-6(4) to Djokovic. Overall, DelPo had too many errors, especially off his FH side.  Against a player with Djokovic’s retrieval capabilities, DelPo needed to be serving well and hitting his FH … Continue reading →

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Australian Open: Two Days Before the Start

Posted on January 12, 2013 by mariposaxprs

DelPo lost the AAMI Kooyong final to Lleyton Hewitt, 6-1 6-4.  From what I saw, he looked quite sluggish in the first set, while Lleyton was retrieving well and sending DelPo into a panicked state as to what his plan … Continue reading →

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London: World Tour Final & Suits!

Posted on November 4, 2012 by mariposaxprs

DelPo makes his entrance on the red carpet at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.  He looks very jolly, as he clumsily fumbles his way onto the red carpet. He’s back! While the Paris final is set for tonight, … Continue reading →

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Toronto: Are We There Already?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by mariposaxprs

DelPo, Murray and Novak have all committed to play the Rogers Cup (which Roger himself won’t be playing — Ferru and Rafa are not playing either).  There had been early reports that DelPo wouldn’t play, due to fatigue, yet he … Continue reading →

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Olympics: DelPodium! He Medalled!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by mariposaxprs

DelPo wins the first medal for Argentina at these Olympics and his first medal ever.  After a long wait, he’s moved back to the no. 8 ranking.  It may not be a gold medal tale, but this is tremendously well-earned … Continue reading →

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Roland Garros: Rafa Wins Historic 7th Title. It’s Settled, His Shirt Was Pink All Along

Posted on June 11, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Nadal d. Djokovic, 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 This is a criminal sin for a tennis fan to admit, but I wasn’t able to watch the final in its entirety.  I caught the first set but was pulled away due to … Continue reading →

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5 Days Before Main-draw Play Begins at Roland Garros

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mariposaxprs

Apologies for the lack of DelPo updates.  I’d been busy with non-tennis-stuff lately, and hadn’t had the time to update.  I’m back on course now! DelPo’s scheduled to play the Mary Cohr exhibition warm-up to Roland Garros.  However, it’s been … Continue reading →

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Monte Carlo: Strange Things Afoot, But Then a Happy Ending

Posted on April 25, 2012 by mariposaxprs

This is a very belated and somewhat brief overview of Monte Carlo.  Overall, the tourny had been unfortunate for quite a number of players this year— Charly Berlocq: The Monte Carlo tourny started badly for the Argies, with Carlos Berlocq … Continue reading →

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