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2012 Australian Open Week One Random Thoughts

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for the site so I thought I would post some random thoughts on week one of the 2012 Australian Open.

The men’s side of things is shaping up the way most thought it would. As expected the top four seeds are cruising along and everyone else seem to be playing catch up.

Lleyton Hewitt has had a great run so far. It’s nice to see but he has a daunting task when he plays Novak Djokovic. I’d love to see Rusty knock the Joker out of the tournament but I don’t think that is going to happen.

Richard Gasquet is another one whose had a great run. If he gets hot against David Ferrer he could pull of an upset. I don’t see that happening but hopefully Gasquet can use this tournament as a springboard to a great 2012.

Juan Martin Del Potro looks like the Del Potro of old. As luck would have it he plays Roger Federer who also looks like the Federer of old. It should be an interesting matchup.

I’m sticking with my prediction of a Jo-Wilifried Tsonga Rafael Nadal final. Those two are playing the best tennis of the tournament and I think that would make for a heck of a final.

Men’s tennis in the USA is on a horrible slide. Mardy Fish basically drowned and the rest of the boys didn’t fare much better. At least John Isner won a couple of matches.

The women’s side of things has been a crapshoot but the four top seeds are still in the hunt heading into week two. That’s good to see!

Kim Clijsters survived a scare this morning and quite frankly I’m still trying to figure out how she carved out a victory against Li Na. Next up for Kim is Caroline Wozniacki. That match should be interesting.

Serena Williams is still in the hunt. At least we Americans have a reason to stay up late to watch this tournament. Thank you Serena!

Maria Sharapova is also playing well. I’d like to see a Williams Sharapova quarterfinal. Do you think that’s too much to ask for?

Enjoy week two tennis fans!!

 
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Posted by on January 22, 2012 in Uncategorized

 

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2012 Australian Open Week 1 Review Podcast!

Today Ben Parker and I take a look back at the first week of the Australian Open and a look ahead at what we think will happen leading up to next weeks Finals….and afterwards Lukas from the UK makes a special unplanned visit to offer up his thoughts!

To listen to the show from the site please click the link provided below. To save this program to your portable listening device please right click the link below and select “save as”.

http://phillyflash.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/2012-australian-open-week-1-review.mp3

 

 
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Posted by on January 20, 2012 in Uncategorized

 

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2012 Australian Open Preview Show!!

This week Ben and I give our predictions on both the men’s and women’s main draw events and in the second half of the show I’m joined by 10 year old Lukas from the UK and we focus on the men’s side of things.

To listen to the show from the site please click the link provided below. To save this program to your portable listening device please right click the link below and select “save as”.

http://phillyflash.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/2012-australian-open-preview-show.mp3

The This Week in Tennis Podcast is now on itunes. You can check us out at the link below!

http://itunes.apple.com/gr/podcast/this-week-in-tennis-podcast/id495111786

 
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Posted by on January 14, 2012 in Uncategorized

 

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This Week in Tennis Podcast Episode #1 January 7, 2012

Tonight Ben Parker (aka “ATP Guy”) and I kick the show off talking about Andy Murray, Ivan Lendl, Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams and Roger Federer….

To listen to the show from the site please click the link provided below. To save this program to your portable listening device please right click the link below and select “save as”.

http://phillyflash.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/this-week-in-tennis-1-7-2012.mp3

 
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Posted by on January 7, 2012 in Uncategorized

 

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Happy New Year!!

Wishing each of you a happy, healthy and prosporous 2012!!

 
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Posted by on January 1, 2012 in Uncategorized

 

Merry Christmas!!

 
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Posted by on December 25, 2011 in Uncategorized

 

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The Barclays ATP Tour Championships Preview Show

On this week’s Phil Naessens Show I’m joined by Lukas from the UK and we are previewing the Barclays ATP World Tour Championships.

 

 
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Posted by on November 21, 2011 in Uncategorized

 

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Caroline Wozniacki The Paper Champion

On this week’s Phil Naessens Show I pay tribute to the 2011 World Champion Saint Louis Cardinals, recap Tim Tebow’s performance against the Detroit Lions and answer a listeners question regarding WTA Women’s #1 Caroline Wozniacki…..

To listen to the show from the site please click the link provided below. To save this program to your portable listening device please right click the link below and select “save as”.

http://phillyflash.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/caroline-wozniacki-the-paper-champion.mp3

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Posted by on November 3, 2011 in Uncategorized

 

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Why Do You Still Teach Tennis and How Long Will You Continue to Teach Tennis?

I receive plenty of email and from time to time these emails contain questions. Many of these questions are the same ones I’m asked each and every day so I thought rather than putting myself through the same routine of endless typing I would just answer them here and send those curious souls a link so they could have their questions answered.

So, here goes. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted by on October 18, 2011 in FAQ's

 

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30 Minutes or Less!

Yesterday I was looking around the villa and realized that I could pack up and leave here for good in about 30 minutes. Heck maybe even in less time if I were in a hurry.

Fortunately I won’t be in a hurry when I do finally leave here.

Being able to pack in 30 minutes or less will give me more time to say good-bye to the people who have made a major impact on my life during my LONG time away from home. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted by on October 12, 2011 in Uncategorized

 

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