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ATP Tournament Analysis - May 5, 2008 12:26 - 3 Comments

Preview for the week of May 5-11, 2008, Roma Masters, Italy

The years forth masters series gets underway this week in Rome, Italy. Perhaps the best claycourt master series of the 3 offered, in terms of its similar conditions and time frame towards the French Open. The Foro Italico will once again host a fantastic week of tennis in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Players certainly like the event as the food and shopping in Rome are second to none. Rome is also known for its art and history and what two better players to have as the top seeds, than none other best fit than the elegant Swiss number 1 artist Roger Federer, and the chiseled and statuesque world number 2 Rafael Nadal. Continue…

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Equipment Review - May 6, 2008 20:34 - 0 Comments

Babolat Storm Limited Preview

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Babolat Storm Limited Specs:

- Weight:11.3 ounces
- Head light balance of 305mm
- Slightly thinner than 200 g Dunlop
- Flex is 65
- Babolat leather grip, which is also called natural grip
- Colour of the racquet is: black with yellow trim

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Player Analysis - May 6, 2008 9:07 - 2 Comments

May 2008 Player of the Month: Nicolas Almagro

I have been hesitant to pick Nicolas Almagro as the player of the month, in previous months, but with a sparkling 23-3 record on clay this year headed into this weeks Roma Masters, my job was made easy this month. Almagro is a stalky 6 foot 180 pound clay court machine. His forehand and backhand are equally as penetrating and he has one of the best kick serves in the business. He already has 2 titles to his name this year as he took home trophies in Brazil and Acapulco to go along with a finals performance in his home town of Valencia. The 23 year old Spaniard is not a house hold name yet, but come French Open time that could very well change. He is certainly in the mix when contenders for the Roland Garros title are discussed. Continue…

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