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Petra, Genie, Novak, and Old Man Federer: My Wimbledon Final Thoughts
- I've been waiting since early '12 for Petra to step up and show the type of dominance that she showed this past fortnight in winning her second Wimbledon title. It was vintage Petra (strong serves, sharp angles, and blistering pace) without the also-vintage walkabouts that have accompanied her play the past couple of years. I'll only mention her former boyfriend, Radek Stepanek, for the purpose of showing that, since their breakup, she's regained focus, improved her fitness, and looks to be back on track for a well-deserved shot at the top of the WTA food chain. Petra Kvitova –
- Novak Djokovic – Even though I'd picked Novak to win the title in my pre-tournament preview, I had no idea his journey would be so fraught with angst and peril. Usually one of the cleanest players in the game, Novak struggled badly at times in the later rounds. If not for a missed overhead and a few ill-timed double faults from Roger, this could have been one more dispiriting Slam final. To his credit, he hung in there after Roger saved Championship point in the fourth set, and eventually came away with the title in five. And if you couldn't tell by his tears, this one meant a lot to him. I'm still not sure Boris Becker had that much to do with it, but it makes great grist for the commentator mill.
- Genie Bouchard – A semifinalist in Melbourne and Paris, and a finalist in London, Genie Bouchard continued her meteoric rise up the rankings after yet another astounding run at Wimbledon. Her confidence could easily border on arrogance if it weren't so well backed-up by gutsy and aggressive play. She's all business on and off the court, looking only for the "W" in her quest to be the best. This attitude makes her a legitimate future No. 1, but also could be problematic. It was troubling to hear Genie say, "I'm not sure I deserved all the love you gave me today" on court after the match. Hopefully her coach, Nick Saviano, can help her be mindful next time that you shouldn't discount the love of fans that are proud of you no matter the result. Be gracious, keep your head down, and get ready for the next opportunity; because I have no doubt that it WILL come.
- Roger Federer – I hate to say that the old guy's still got it, but the old guy's still got it! With his back troubles from last year in the rear view mirror, Roger played, more or less, like the Roger of old against an opponent who was slightly better on the day (186 total points for Novak versus 180 points for Roger). Even in defeat, I'd say this was sweet revenge for a guy who everyone was pushing out the door at the end of 2013. When healthy and comfortable with his equipment, Roger can still play like the Roger we remember. A lot still need to go right for him at the Slams in order to have a legit shot at the title, but it feels like a lot less than last year.
- Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock – PopSock, as the newly-crowned Wimbledon doubles champions have become known, bested the great Bryan brothers in a hard-fought 5-set battle to win the Gentlemen's doubles in their first tournament together. Given the rigors of the ATP tour, this probably won't become a weekly occurrence. But after years of lamenting the lack of younger singles players in doubles, how great was it to witness their shotmaking, energy and enthusiasm? My only hope is that someone on either of their team's has copyrighted that great name.
- Bob and Mike Bryan – In one of the few successful "passing of the torch" moments at this year's Wimbledon, the Bryans battled hard but often looked their age against a pair of guys who could almost be their sons. The Bryans are one of the greatest doubles teams ever, if not 'the' greatest, and have done an immense amount to legitimize doubles at the top of the tennis food chain. Unfortunately, I can't imagine it's gonna be easy for them to keep working this hard to overcome Father Time, injuries, family demands, and younger, stronger opponents like PopSock.
- Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani – On the heels of a disappointing final loss at the French Open, Vinci and Errani won the Ladies doubles title over Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic, giving them a career Grand Slam in doubles. It's well-deserved, and hopefully makes up for a disappointing singles showing.
- Nenad Zimonjic and Sam Stosur – With her miserable record on grass, any title on the green stuff is a good thing for Sam!
- Simona Halep – Simona may have lost the Wimbledon semifinal battle of emergent WTA stars in straight sets to Genie Bouchard, but I'm sure there are great things for her on the US Open horizon.
- I was critical of Serena at the time because I felt she should have foregone the drama and not played, especially when the tournament doctor says, "If you can't see the ball then you shouldn't play. But I've had a hard time listening to all of the ridiculous theories on the incident. One person I know even went so far as to say that he's convinced she has a pill addiction because of her past medical issues. Come on people: STOP THE NONSENSE! Serena Williams – I had a feeling this would be a tough Wimbledon for Serena, but I don't think any of us knew just how tough it would be. It started with her loss to Alize Cornet. Two days later, Serena appeared on court for a brief but notable bit of drama on Court 1 with her sister Venus before their first-round doubles. (They ultimately retired down 0-3 in the first set after 4 Serena double faults.)
- Venus Williams – Venus played a tough 3-set match against Petra Kvitova that was worthy of a final. It was a pleasure to see from a player we love who's struggled mightily with fitness in the wake of her Sjogrens diagnosis. On a per match basis, she can still play phenomenal tennis. But that was only a third round match. Her ranking is such that she will likely have to play at least 3 or 4 of these types of matches if she ever hopes to reach a Slam final again. Though that's probably never going to happen, we can (and should) still appreciate her best level at those few and far between moments when she's able to bring it.
- Li Na – I just don't know where to begin with Li Na. There are many who dismiss her disappointing results at the French and Wimbledon by saying that she's best on the hard courts. To those apologists, I'd like to point out her loss to Serena in Miami and remind them that those results were NOT an aberration.
- Maria Sharapova – She may have come up high and dry again at SW19, but that's okay. She's got Grigor AND a French Open title to keep her company.
- Rafa Nadal – Rafa avoided another Lukas Rosol upset, but still lost in four sets to young Nick Kyrgios of Australia. I'm not necessarily surprised that Rafa was knocked out of the tournament. I am, however, surprised that Rafa lost in the middle rounds, not the early or later rounds. I hope he takes enough time off before the summer hard court season so that he can come back relatively fresh, physically and mentally.
- Andy Murray – Andy, please don't blame your horrific play on Amelie Mauresmo's coaching, or Ivan Lendl's spring departure. This dispiriting loss to Grigor Dimitrov was all on you. It's your duty as an elite player to surround figure out what you need to help propel yourself forward, not back.
- Milos Raonic – It's been impressive to watch Milos work hard with his team to overcome his physical and technical deficits on court. It was also fairly sobering to watch how surgically he was cut down by Roger in a straight-sets semifinal loss. I hope that he was able to enjoy his first solid showing on a surface that's so well-suited for his big serve game. Okay coach (Ivan) Ljubičić, help him figure out those next steps!
- Grigor Dimitrov – For years, Grigor has been burdened with expectations of greatness. From his Federer-esque single-handed backhand game (earning him the nickname "Baby Fed") to his scampering defense, Dimitrov, along with Raonic, has been touted as one of the next wave of 'Young Guns'. The big problem for Grigor was that his fitness, and shot selection, was never sufficient enough to withstand the grind of tough matches against the top guys… until now. Off-court conditioning has rendered his all-too-frequent bouts of cramping almost non-existent. On top of that, he's a more mature player now and has a better handle on shot selection with all of his tools. Next time (because there will be a next time), I hope the nerves of the moment won't be quite so cruel to his serving arm (double-faultitis).
- Marin Cilic and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova both lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual champions after some very fine play. I've always rooted for both but was disheartened to see people respond to positive tweets by bringing up their past drug suspensions. If someone has served their suspension, and fought their way back to a respectable ranking in order to have a chance at Slam success, give them their due. We all make mistakes, and all deserve to be forgiven if put in the work for redemption.
- Nick Kyrgios – This kid has a ton of talent and the physical stature/attitude to go with it. He came into Wimbledon with 3 Challenger titles under his belt and now a Slam quarterfinal for good measure. Though his mid-match exuberance can come across as brash he's exciting and LOVES the competitive fight. I wonder if there's a way that the USTA can lure him away from Australia without starting a war?
- Noah Rubin and Stefan Kozlov – Noah and Stefan, the all-American duo that contested the Wimbledon boy's final, should help dispel rumors that all isn't completely lost for American tennis…at least for a few more weeks.
- I have a few broadcast notes. The first is that the popularity of tennis, and potential ad revenues, will continue to be hurt if the average Joe can't get adequate match coverage without special cable sports packages. And even if you have a few of those packages, it doesn't guarantee that you'll see all available matches. Take it from me, a Sonic.Net ISP user and DirecTV viewer: not everyone has access to ESPN3!
- My second broadcast note harkens back to this piece on Sloane and Paul Annacone. I don't want to single them out, however, because the conflicts of interest abounding in the commentary booth are almost too numerous to count at this point. I can accept conflicts of interests, but you've got to be more upfront about it to your viewers. Who's getting paid by who makes all the difference in the world when you're listening to "expert commentary".
- Raise your hand if you'd like to see if Andy Roddick in the Centre Court commentary booth is better than Andy Roddick on Twitter!
- Raise your hand if you're tired of hearing commentators saying "How bitterly disappointed Player X will be" after missing a shot!
- Wimbledon schedulers – Was it really necessary to leave several notable matches on court so late that fireflies started to come out?
That's all for now. Until next year
Serena Williams' Tough Road to Number 6 at SW19: My Wimbledon Women's Preview
As I wrote in my piece on Serena Williams' Centre Court snub, few players can so effectively use perceived wrongdoings to their advantage as Serena. She generally plays her best tennis when she feels she's got something to prove. However, this year's Wimbledon draw is a pretty tough 'ask'. Can Patrick help her get through it for a sixth Wimbledon crown? We'll find out soon enough. Here are my thoughts on this year's draw, and why I see no clear favorites for the title.
(* – Expected R16 matches)
Top Half, Top Quarter
Serena Williams [1] – Eugenie Bouchard [13] *
Wildcards: Cornet (Williams), Petkovic (Bouchard)
Angelique Kerber [9] – Maria Sharapova [5] *
Wildcards: Flipkens (Kerber), Pavlyuchenkova or Riske or Giorgi (Sharapova)
The expected quarterfinal match with Maria isn't the tough part for Serena. That comes earlier when she has to get by Alize Cornet, the woman who sent her packing in Dubai. After that comes with a potential R16 match against the winner of French Open semifinalists: Genie Bouchard or Andrea Petkovic. Either will be a tough opponent at a stage in the tournament when a No. 1 seed might least expect it.
The bottom section presents its' own challenges for Kerber and Sharapova. Kerber, finalist at Eastbourne, could be derailed by Kirsten Flipkens, last year's semifinalist. And Sharapova has a particularly tricky trio to overcome with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Allison Riske, or Camilla Giorgi.
Each woman is capable of an early upset, and Maria will need to bring her "A" game right away. The same holds true of Serena. She's got to be "bring it", no matter what court she's scheduled to play. Can they both do it? I think so, but there's no guarantee that we won't end up seeing a Bouchard-Giorgi quarterfinal either.
(UPDATE: I'll update this quarter with the caveat that IF Serena successfully makes it to the quarters, she's got a good chance of going all the way.)
Top Half, Bottom Quarter
Simona Halep [3] – Carla Suarez Navarro [15] *
Wildcards: Vinci (Suarez Navarro)
Ana Ivanovic [11] – Jelena Jankovic [7] *
Wildcards: Lisicki (Ivanovic), Townsend or Keys or Shvedova (Jankovic)
The top section of this quarter is likely to end with the expected R16 match between Halep and Suarez Navarro. Roberta Vinci could pose a slight threat to CSN, but I think the Spaniard has too much game to be derailed.
The bottom section of this quarter has much more potential for drama, especially after Madison Keys' win in Eastbourne for her first WTA title, and first on grass. Add Taylor Townsend and heavy-hitter Yaroslava Shvedova to the mix and Jelena Jankovic is going to have a tough time making it to R16, let alone the quarters.
After vanquishing Jankovic, Keys could do the same to Ivanovic. From there, I don't think I'd be going too far out on a limb in predicting a Halep-Keys quarterfinal.
Bottom Half, Top Quarter
Victoria Azarenka [8] – Dominika Cibulkova [10] *
Wildcards: Vandeweghe or Muguruza (Azarenka), Safarova (Cibulkova)
Sara Errani [14] – Agnieszka Radwanska [4] *
Wildcards: Garcia or Pironkova or Makarova (Errani), Kuznetsova (Radwanska)
It's good to have Vika back in the mix, but she's going to have virtually no impact at this Wimbledon. So look for the top section of this quarter to be about as wide open as you can get with Cibulkova, Garbine Muguruza, Lucie Safarova, and TopShelf champion Coco Vandeweghe all vying for the top quarterfinal spot.
On the bottom, look for Tsvetana Pironkova or Ekaterina Makarova to knock Errani out of contention. And depending on which Svetlana shows up in London, Kuznetsova has a chance at knocking out Radwanska given her current level of play. Grass isn't her best surface, but you never know.
In figuring out the quarterfinalists, the top section is a crapshoot. Vika is a non-starter. Vandeweghe's win at TopShelf doesn't take away from her past inconsistencies. Muguruza's past Wimbledon results don't bode well. And Cibulkova and Safarova are 50-50 crapshoots. For lack of any other compelling evidence, I'll (half-heartedly) go with Cibulkova-Radwanska.
Bottom Half, Bottom Quarter
Petra Kvitova [6] – Flavia Pennetta [12] *
Wildcards: V. Williams (Kvitova), Stephens (Pennetta)
Caroline Wozniacki [16] – Na Li [2] *
Wildcards: Stosur (Wozniacki)
I'd love to see Venus Williams have a good run at Wimbledon, but there are too many dependencies for her to go deep. R16, however is doable if the weather isn't too hot and she can minimize her court time. From there, maybe a quarterfinal match-up against Sloane Stephens. I'd give Petra more of a chance if she weren't so inconsistent: a sad statement in reference to a former Wimbledon champion.
The bottom section will likely play out as expected with Caroline Wozniacki facing off against Li Na in the other R16 match. To be honest, I don't expect a ton of great tennis, or even clean tennis. I do, however, expect them both to get the job done. They've never played each other on grass, but Li holds a 4-2 H2H lead. So the nod goes to her for the quarters.
I'm wary of more Sloane disappointment, but will go ahead and give her the nod in the top section for a Stephens-Li quarterfinal.
Quarterfinal Picks
Williams – Sharapova, Halep – Keys, Cibulkova – Radwanska, Stephens – Li
Notable First-Round Matches
A. Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) [26] v Alison Riske (USA)
Klara Koukalova (CZE) [31] v Taylor Townsend (USA)
Madison Keys (USA) v Monica Puig (PUR)
Coco Vandeweghe (USA) v Garbine Muguruza (ESP) [27]
Ten (Plus Ten) Final Thoughts on the Maria 2 – Rafa 9 French Open
Quickly, and off the top of my head. After all, grass court tennis begins in earnest, yes? 😉 Let's start with the improbable victory of the ladies champion.
- Maria Sharapova won her second French Open title in her third straight year of reaching the finals. It's a remarkable achievement for a player whom many only figured to be a force on hard court/grass, and who wasn't supposed to make it past the quarterfinals. If only she could overcome her Serena issue…
- She may not have any huge weapons, but Simona Halep is the real deal! Her "weapon" is a solid all-court game with clean technique, tremendous footwork and excellent court smarts. Honestly, it's a pleasure to watch.
- Ditto that for Genie Bouchard! The girl's got spunk, and a decent game to match. If she's able to reach Slam semifinals at this stage of her career, one can only imagine the potential in a year or so. Plus, you gotta love anyone who's willing to call out Maria "We're Not Friends" Sharapova before a match.
- Ditto again for Garbine Muguruza, the Serena giant killer!
- What a pleasure it was to see Andrea Petkovic return to the latter stages of a big tournament after being sidelined, on and off, for the past few years due to injury. Not so sure if I'm glad to see the return of the Petko dance, but I guess it's a package deal.
- Serena Williams is human, and that unfortunately happens more at Roland Garros than any other Slam. But for the love of God, PLEASE don't photobomb anyone else's wedding with a scanty leotard.
- Is it wrong of me to admit that I have a hard time taking Li Na seriously as a Slam champion when she performs as unevenly as she does, all the while saying, "I think it was a pretty good match"?
- Aga Radwanska is struggling to maintain her place atop the game this year. Will that change on grass?
- I'd love to get behind Sloane Stephens 100%, but she makes it pretty hard with post-match comments like, ""In the end you'll see, I guess, whatever happens" or "Do you want me to say like I need to win a tournament? Is that what you're saying?" Sloane is a great talent but hasn't figured out that you don't get all the benefits of tennis stardom without some kind of a cost; either by winning or at least being civil to the press when you don't.
- Rafa Nadal is the greatest clay court tennis player of all time! However, it's still premature to anoint him GOAT. Feel free to discuss though…
- Novak Djokovic finally understands what Roger Federer had to endure before him as the second-best clay court player on the planet with absolutely no chance of winning the French Open.
- Is anyone else concerned about how brutal the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry has become? Watching great tennis is one thing, watching an MMA match masquerading as tennis is another.
- Andy Murray is back…kind of. He made the semifinals but played a horrible match against Rafa. We should expect more than 6 games from of a player of his stature. Then again, GOAT Federer only won 4 games in his 2008 final with Rafa. Also, Kudos to Andy for hiring Amelie Mauresmo as his coach for the grass court season. My only hope is that she's not judged differently than current male players coaching female players.
- Ernests Gulbis kept it together long enough to reach his first Slam semifinal in Paris, defeating Federer along the way. It's good to see him finally put his talent where his mouth is.
- Speaking of Roger Federer, I admire his want to remain active during the clay season after the birth of his twin sons, Leo and Lennart, but it showed in his focus and level of play. It's going to be interesting to see how he manages his schedule for the rest of the season.
- We may have to accept that Stan Wawrinka will never be the champion we want him to be. It's just not in his nature. But it would be nice to see a consistent level of performance befitting a Slam winner. Let's call it the "Andy Murray Rule".
- It's a good thing that John Isner is a big guy, because the weight of the US tennis world on his shoulders must be daunting.
- Congratulations to Marinko Matosevic for winning his first main draw Slam match. It was a long time coming, but we knew you'd get there.
- Goodbye Micheal Llodra! Goodbye Nikolay Davydenko?
- I'm still shaking my head over the embarrassing Mahut "congratulations" after his loss. Note to all journos: come prepared, or don't come at all! And my final note to TC on your "Outrage or Meh" segment. Come one!?!?!?! If you want it done right, hire me for a proper "Shock or Not"! That is all.
On that note, I'm out. Next stop: Wimbledon!
Aussie Champ Li Na Ousted In An Epic Day Three French Open "Shock or Not" (VIDEO)
A lot of notable names bit the dust on Day Three at the French Open: some due to upsets, some due to injury retirement, and one simply said "Goodbye". So let's dive right into an epic upset day at Roland Garros, starting with the ouster of the women's Australian Open champion one day after the Australian men's champion was sent packing.
Kristina Mladenovic defeats Na Li: Shock or Not? Epic Shock, But…
It's reality check time for Li Na and her coach, Carlos Rodriguez. Upsets happen in almost every tournament, but there's a level of 'acceptable' sloppiness that permeates Na's game. And I say 'acceptable' because she appears to be perfectly okay with it.
When she lost to Serena in Miami after being up two breaks at 5-2, winning only 1 more game of the final 12, she said "I think it was a pretty good match" afterwards in press. When she lost to Flavia Pennetta in Indian Wells with nine double faults and 52 unforced errors, she said, "I think it was pretty high level match".
If your bar for a high-quality match includes 52 unforced errors, something is very wrong and very broken with your quality barometer! Mladenovic, a mixed doubles Slam winner, is a fine player. However, Li Na is a two-time Slam champion (including former French Open champion) who needs to play like one. I repeat, it's not acceptable to play this poorly to later declare, "That was good, wasn't it?"
Ivo Karlovic defeats Grigor Dimitrov: Shock or Not? Total Shock…Unless You Watched Match.
Dimitrov came into the French Open as a legitimate dark horse for the title. He's improved his game and fitness, and even won his first clay title in Bucharest during the lead up to Roland Garros. On the other side of the net was Karlovic, a player who's arguably past his prime but still manages a good win or two in smaller events. Easy winner pick, right? Wrong!
Karlovic's serve was 'on', and his slice game was working effectively on the clay. Dimitrov was kept off-balance, and struggled to dig the low balls up without having them get put away by the big man at the net. On paper, this loss was a total shock. But Karlovic's level of play against Dimitrov was reminiscent of the Ivo that, back in the day, few top players wanted to meet in the first round of a major. Still, it was a shocking loss for this young gun. Maybe some Sugarpova will help ease his pain.
Ana Ivanovic defeats Caroline Garcia: Shock or Not? Shock For Relative Ease, But….
The young Frenchwoman, with maiden title in hand from Bogota, cracked under the pressure of French Open expectations and won only 4 games against Ivanovic. What should have been a dangerous outing for Ivanovic ended in a routine first-round victory. But if we learned nothing else from Amelie Mauresmo, it's that playing at home in France is often your biggest opponent at the French Open.
Samantha Stosur defeats Monica Puig: Shock or Not? Actually, I'm Kinda Shocked!
Sam Stosur, one of the tour's most disappointing Slam champs in the past couple of years, routed one of the tour's better newcomers with the loss of only two games; with stitches in her leg. This might seem harsh, but given Sam's struggles this year, I was pretty much expecting a first- or second-round loss. As I always say, I LOVE to be proven wrong.
Richard Gasquet defeats Bernard Tomic: Shock or Not? Completely Shocked at Tomic's…
…bad taste in post-match attire. Otherwise, I have no other comments on Tomic's ongoing issues of questionable commitment to training, proper attitude, and way-too-staunch defense of his coach/father. I'm "over it".
Yanina Wickmayer defeats Caroline Wozniacki: Shock or Not? Sadly, Not Shocked.
Poor Caroline attempted to play this year's French Open with a bum knee and a broken heart. Either one by itself would be a challenge, but the combination was too much. As Erik Gudris wrote in his piece Wozniacki Stands at Crossroads After French Open Loss, Wozniacki is in a tough place right now. People sometimes forget that players are just like us, and are affected just as much in their job performance as we are by similar events. A loss of confidence due to injury and a broken engagement would affect anyone, let alone a 23 year-old. I feel for her, and hope she gets it all sorted before the 2014 season is a washout.
Camila Giorgi defeats Bojana Jovanovski: Shock or Not? No Shock, Just Happiness
With a grunt/screech that puts Vika Azarenka to shame, I'm never sad to see a noisemaker on the receiving end of a loss. Sorry.
Marinko Matosevic defeats Dustin Brown: Shock or Not? Majorly Shocked At His Reaction!
Matosevic finally won his first Slam match in his thirteenth attempt, and this is how he reacted:
Also, I'm a little sad to see the colorful @DreddyTennis knocked out. (Especially since the avatar I'm using in my Sega virtual tennis game looks like him.)
Injury Retirement Shocks
Jack Sock defeats Nicolas Almagro via retirement (foot injury). Withdrew from match with Wawrinka in Monte Carlo due to similar injury. Not a good sign…
Jurgen Zopp defeats Tommy Haas via retirement (shoulder injury). I don't know how much longer Tommy can keep this up. He probably doesn't either.
Actual Retirement Shocks
Nikolay Davydenko will definitely NOT be playing Wimbledon, and is mulling retirement.
Et enfin, au revoir a Michael Llodra!
Women's French Open Preview: Number 3 No Sure Thing For Serena
In spite of her tennis greatness, Serena Williams is not a sure bet for the French Open title. She's never defended a French Open title, and has seen many previous French Open campaigns end in tears. Could this be the year of her first French Open defense? Quite possibly. And it's no surprise that she'll likely have to go through the woman nipping at the heels of her No. 1 ranking, Li Na, to do it. Let's take a look at their paths to that final showdown.
Top Half – Top Quarter (Serena Williams [1])
This is a perfect quarter for Serena to work herself into the tournament. It starts routinely in the first round; she gets a little test with Muguruza, and then rounds into form with a win over Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals. I'm not sure Venus will get past her first round match with Belinda Bencic, because the French is toughest on Vee with her health issues, and Bencic is tough. So there's not much chance they'll play one another in the third round.
As for the bottom section of this quarter, all I can say is "Tough luck Maria!"
Top Half – Bottom Quarter (Aga Radwanska [3])
Either Aga Radwanska or Carla Suarez Navarro will be the likely quarterfinalist from this relatively weak quarter. That's not to say that there aren't some talented players here, because there are. But none of them have shown as much proficiency on clay as these two. They've never met on this surface, but Aga leads 2-0 in their H2H. So I'll take the easy pic of Aga versus any of the likely contenders from the bottom section of this quarter.
Bottom Half – Top Quarter (Simona Halep [4])
This quarter promises a fine quarterfinal between Simona Halep and the resurgent Ana Ivanovic. In spite of the tuning that Simona gave Ana in Madrid, she's been playing some pretty fine tennis this spring overall. And let's not forget that she does have some good memories here that might help her down the stretch. I'm still picking Simona for the win, but will definitely make sure I DVR this match for later viewing.
Also lurking in this quarter are Petra Kvitova [5] and Caroline Garcia. In fact, Garcia is Ana's first match, so the fun starts right out of the gate in this quarter. Still, any potential upset will happen in Ana's section, and Simona will likely be undeterred from reaching her first French Open semifinal.
Bottom Half – Bottom Quarter (Li Na [2])
After a tight semifinal in Rome, Jelena Jankovic and Sara Errani look to renew their rivalry in Paris for a spot in the quarterfinals against Li Na, the likely player from the bottom section of this quarter. But given Sara's injury in the Rome final against Serena Williams, I can't imagine she'll be fit enough to get past Madison Keys in the first round. So look for a Jankovic-Keys R16 with the winner taking on, and probably losing to, former champion Li Na.
Quarterfinal Picks
Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova
Aga Radwanska defeats Flavia Pennetta
Simona Halep defeats Ana Ivanovic
Li Na defeats Jelena Jankovic
Semifinal Picks
Serena Williams defeats Aga Radwanska
Li Na defeats Simona Halep
Final Pick
Serena Williams defeats Li Na for her third French Open title.
Notable First-Round Matches
Belinda Bencic v Venus Williams
Monica Puig v Samantha Stosur
Caroline Garcia v Ana Ivanovic
Madison Keys v Sara Errani
Caroline Wozniacki v Yanina Wickmayer
Some Final Thoughts on Serena, Novak, and the End of the US Spring Swing at the Sony Open
As with the BNP Paribas Open, I find myself with significantly more than my usual "Ten Final Thoughts" for this year's Sony Open. It's a very different experience when you're on the ground at an event, with much more information around every corner. So to that end, I hope this list of 25 musings from Miami satisfies; starting with last Friday's shocking withdrawals.
- First, I'm still shell-shocked from last week's double-withdrawals for the Sony Open men's semifinals. It was an unprecedented event on an unprecedented day that, frankly, caught EVERYONE off-guard. People are mad at Adam Barrett for his response, or lack thereof, to the withdrawals but, really, what could he do? Make Kei Nishikori play injured? Scold him for not telling everyone that he couldn't play sooner? Sue the restaurant that may have made Tomas Berdych sick? Send text messages to every ticketholder? Plead with Michael Chang (Kei's coach) or Aranxta Sanchez Vicario (in attendance) to put on an exhibition? Though no potential solution was tenable, everyone sorely wished that something…anything… could have been done to salvage the wasted day.
- Speaking of Kei and Tomas, I wish them both speedy recoveries. Tomas should be better already, but Kei's groin injury is problematic. He's not a big guy, and he needs his movement to keep an edge over his opponents. He might be pressured into playing this weekend's Davis Cup matches in Tokyo, and that could put his clay season in jeopardy if he aggravates the injury. Keep an eye on that one.
- Novak Djokovic is undeniably the Big Four's "Top Dog" after Miami. Following an atypical start to his year with no Aussie trophy, he beat Roger Federer in three sets to win Indian Wells, and then comprehensively beat Rafa Nadal for a fourth Miami title. Tellingly, I saw relief in his eyes after the Indian Wells win. This time, I saw pleasure and an enormous amount of self-belief. Make no mistake: Novak is back! Depending on Monte Carlo, Rafa's clay season might be a whole lot tougher this year.
- Speaking of Rafa, the Spaniard was merely a bystander in the final against Novak. He served poorly, couldn't find the range on his backhand, never got a chance to impose his forehand, and couldn't figure out a single solution to his "Novak problem". Afterwards, there was almost a sense of concession in his voice/manner that went well beyond the "Not my day" explanation that the top guys use to explain away a loss like this. Rafa knows that when both are playing their best on a hard court, Novak's weapons can neutralize his weapons much more easily than the reverse. If this carries over to clay, Rafa's ninth Roland Garros title might be in jeopardy.
Serena Williams beat Li Na for her seventh Miami title, adding yet one more line to an already-Hall of Fame CV. It was "vintage Serena", or at least what seems to be the current definition of that term. There was once a time when Serena dominated her opponents from start to finish. Nowadays, she starts slows and sometimes comes perilously close to defeat before storming back with the brilliance that we've come to expect. Regardless of why, it's impressive to watch and is also great drama. Serena doesn't win all the time, but it speaks volumes that everyone, her competitors included, know that she can if she's playing well. (And by well I mean 80% and above). Love her or hate her, I hope everyone can appreciate what she brings to the game.
- There's no sugar-coating the fact that Li Na caved against Serena and, unforgivably, gave up a two-break lead before losing 11 of the final 12 games. Li Na has a great personality, a strong game, and a perfect husband to showcase her comedic skills. Moreover, she's a wonderful asset to the women's game. But one can't deny the mental weakness that she sometimes displays in big matches. There's simply no way that she should have lost the first set of that final. Carlos Rodriguez, has tremendously helped her game, but there's not much he can do about that.
- I love Maria Sharapova's competitive nature, but it's now laughable just how absent that nature is when she faces Serena Williams.
- Vika Azarenka, one of the few who legitimately competes well against Serena, was absent in Miami with her ongoing foot injury. I'm hoping it's not too serious, and that we'll have her back on tour soon. Serena badly needs a foil. And like it or not, Vika is the only one right now.
- Aga Radwanska's physio-taped body is becoming more tape and less body. I worry for her 2014 at this rate.
Petra Kvitova beat Ana Ivanovic 3-6 6-0 6-0. That's all you need to know about Petra and why, Wimbledon title or not, she'll continue to struggle for legitimacy at the top of the women's game.
- Roger Federer lost a tough match Kei Nishikori in conditions that I knew would be tough… for his game! Roger's game does best in quicker conditions. The conditions in Miami on that note were cold, windy, and heavy: an uphill battle for him. Still, it's nice to finally talk about his game these days and not his racquet or his back. And always remember that conditions matter!
- Honestly, I just don't know what to say about Andy Murray anymore. In spite of his quarterfinal showing in Miami, there are still a ton of questions about where his head and heart are these days in the post-Lendl era.
- Is it wrong of me to want Stan Wawrinka to carry himself like the Slam champion that he is?
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's game is a mess. That is all.
- Martina Hingis won the doubles title (alongside Sabine Lisicki) with smart and gritty play, fighting off several match points en route to the final. I don't buy into the narrative that her win is an indictment of the current state of women's doubles. Rather, it speaks volumes to the smarts of a great player who still possesses great hands, sharp court sense, and can maintain a positive court presence for her sometimes overly-dramatic partner. However, one can't deny the ridiculousness of a doubles match where all the players stay back from the net, or the improbability of winning a Premier event with serve speeds in the high-50s to upper-80s.
The Bryan brothers completed their Indian Wells-Miami double with a strong performance over the impassioned duo of Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah from Colombia. After watching the Colombian's Davis Cup-like support in previous matches against Peya-Soares and Sock-Harrison, I figured they might be tough to beat for the bros. ATP stat-man, Greg Sharko, reminded me that the Bryans are one of the best at playing against a hostile crowd. And so it came to pass!
- Milos Raonic finally played up to the level of his hype in Miami, going the distance against Rafa and coming very close to an upset. I give him lots of credit for that result, but still need to see a big improvement in his awkward movement before I jump on the Raonic Slam bandwagon.
- John Isner left Miami after a tough loss to Berdych in the R16. Though it's unclear how well his body will fare during the clay season, I'd like to take this opportunity to offer my support and belief in Big John. Contrary to popular opinion, John is working hard to take his game beyond the "win by tiebreak" level. I think that's admirable from a guy who could settle for relative comfort in his position as top American. It's also necessary if he wants to have a Top Ten presence.
- On the lesser American male front, Ryan Harrison lost two winnable matches in Miami. The first was his 3-set second-round loss to Benjamin Becker, and the second was his doubles semifinal loss (with partner Jack Sock) against Cabal/Farah. A horrible tiebreak in his singles match and a horrible drop volley at 9-9 in the dubs match-tiebreak sealed his fate. Ryan is a hard worker with respect to his physical game. I hope the same can be done for his mental game.
- With his loss to Nico Almagro in Miami, Sam Querrey dropped from his position as the #2 American. The new #2 is Bradley Klahn. No disrespect to Klahn, but this doesn't say much about our ongoing struggles at trying to regain American tennis glory.
- Though the situation isn't as dire for the US women as it is for the men, it doesn't say much about our post-Serena/Venus prospects when Sloane, the anointed successor, is bounced 6-1 6-0 by Caroline Woniacki. Her on-court attitude is suspect, and she often appears indifferent. She also does herself no favors by saying things like, "I have 10 years of tennis to play." That's not the case if you get injured. Just ask Alexandra Stevenson.
Speaking of Wozniacki, this was a pretty good tournament for her! After a period of crashing out in several troubling first round matches, she competed well and earned consecutive breadstick-bagel match results over Sloane and Varvara Lepchenko. A 5-7 5-7 loss to reigning Australian Open champ Li Na should give her encouragement. That is, unless she gets distracted in planning for her wedding to Rory McIlroy.
- Can we please stop the Caroline Garcia hype machine and let the poor girl develop organically? Didn't she suffer enough after Andy Murray's "future Slam winner" tweets?
- It was great to see a balanced weekend of finals with women's singles/men's doubles combo on Saturday and women's doubles/men's singles on Sunday. (This is not the case for Indian Wells or Cincinnati.) The crowd likes it, and it gives a great perception of equal value for the two tours. Mr. Ellison, please take note!
- After covering Indian Wells this year, I finally understand why some players gripe about Miami and its' failings in comparison. Larry Ellison's money has created a tennis tournament oasis with which few other tournaments can adequately compete. It's the same for the media, with ease, access, and benefits that few other tournaments provide. So it will be interesting to see what happens with the upcoming renovations starting in 2015. (I saw Sir Richard Branson there watching the Bryan brothers. Is he the Sony Open's "Larry Ellison"?) Anyway, don't let that deter from going. It's a great event and has an awesome South American feel. Check it out!
With that last unpaid endorsement, I'm out! I'd like to thank Tennis Panorama for allowing me to cover the Sony Open for their website, and look forward to my next assignment at Stanford's Bank of the West Classic. Until next time… 🙂
(P.S. I'm winning that media tourney next year!)


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Leo traveled home to Massachusetts in early October. The first week was a 'little shakey' because Gary's 2 cats Did Not Want a Dog !!!!
Leo soon won the cats over, though, and now they sleep together, play together, and even wash each other !
Gary travels a lot, and Leo is his constant traveling companion.
During a recent trip to Florida, they went through many drive in restaurants to eat. Leo always got his own hamburger. Leo soon learned that Drive Thru = Hamburger !! Leo became quite upset with Gary, when going through Toll Booths, he did not receive his burger !
Another thing that Gary and Leo do is take a shower together about once a week. Leo will jump right in with Gary. He has his own shampoo, so Gary just lathers him right up, rinses him off, and Leo is good to go for another week.
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I started using a Brooks Tuilik about three years ago; theyare the predominant Tuilik worn by the Greenland aficionado at the localpaddling club (Inland Sea Kayakers). Brooks is a family run business out of Vancouver, onthe west coast of Canada. The Tuilik comes in 15 standard sizes matching chest,waist, hip, height, and weight approximately for men and woman. The material isa 3mm nylon two sided neoprene, it has a very adjustable bungee around thebase, one inch wide adjuster straps over the shoulder and Velcro to seal thewrists.
I was given a Reed Tuiliq by my parents as a gift two yearsago, these are not as common in the US as the Brooks Tuilik. Reed is a smallfamily run business in Devon in the west of England. Every Reed Tuiliq is made to measure;this starts with exactly fitting your kayaks cockpit, and moves all the way upyour body to fit your head perfectly. A measurement guide is provided to allowyou to be measured correctly, a vital part of purchasing the Reed Tuiliq. It ismade from soft Aquatherm Fleece and uses a super stretchy material for thehood, cuffs and neck.
Both come in black, the Reed Tuiliq has reflective materialon each wrist and a small logo on the spray skirt and shoulders. The BrooksTuilik has a larger logo on the chest.
The two items feel very different when you wear them. The Brooksis bigger and baggier, and is considerably heavier, it also feels warmer. The Reedfeels like it was made for you, a good custom fit, snuggly fitting head neckwrist and without excess fabric except in the long body tube to allow for easyrolling. The Brooks skirt is gently tapered and integrated into the body "tube",the Reed skirt is just like a regular spray skirt sewn and the bottom of thebody tube. The Brooks wrists are loose until sealed with the Velcro strap whichallows for a lot of adjustment and sizes of individuals, the Reed's are a snugcustom fit – but only for you the one size. The Brooks hood is a good fit andslides back easily for conversation when you don't want it up, the Reed hood is amuch tighter fit and it takes some practice to pull it back off your face anddown around your neck. They both tighten around the face with elastic cord withtoggles on the end.
The Brooks being bigger gives me a lot of room the wearother things under it, for example I can wear a dry suit with the Brooks Tuilikbut did not have my Reed one made sufficiently baggy to allow that. Because ofthe extra room in the Brooks it provides more buoyancy, this aids in some rollsand makes a static brace especially easy. But that said I have completed all myrolls in both garments.
Because the Reed isfitted so precisely to the cockpit it is only useable on kayaks with the samesize cockpit outer rim. I have it fitted for my Tahe Greenland, and am unableto use it on my NDY Explorer. My Brooks works on all my kayaks, even the doubleswith their huge cockpits. Similarly you wont be lending your Reed Tuiliq tofriends, it fits you, it is unlikely to fit them as well. The Brooks is notcustom fit and so fits a much broader range of shaped and sized people. Withthe Brooks Tuilik I am able to wear a PFD either under or over it, with theReed it will only fit over it.
The Brooks Tuilik is worn with the hood pulled under thechin, The Reed Tuiliq is worn with over the chin. I minor detail but an importantone to get a good seal around the face for rolling.
On a summer's day the Reed Tuilik is cooler than the Brooks,the material does not seem to absorb as much heat. Either though allow you toroll or brace to cool down so this has never been a problem. In the winter Ihave worn the Reed Tuilik with thermal fleece underneath it and stayed lovelyand warm too, albeit without a dry suit.
Both make rolling a breeze, although as I stated earlier, the Brooks does give you a bit more air to float with and can as a result make certain positions easier to maintain.
Both make rolling a breeze, although as I stated earlier, the Brooks does give you a bit more air to float with and can as a result make certain positions easier to maintain.
To sum up, I am glad I have both, if I only had one kayak Iwould definitely go for the better fit of the Reed, but if I had multiplecockpits to fit then Brooks is the only economic option. The reed feels like anadvanced "cool" piece of paddle gear, the Brooks feels more traditional (just replaceneoprene with seal skin..).
What do you think? I would love to hear from you.
Jerry Borenstein posted a response to this review on the qajaqusa.org commercial forum which reminded me of another differentiating factor, when they get wet the Brooks seems to absorb water and become very heavy, the Reed seems to shed the water and not gain anything like as much weight. This means that overtime the Brooks one looses its buoyancy advantage and rolls become harder over time, especially that marginal forward finishing hand rolls where a few pounds of water can make or break my success.


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Being born a little bit different, 1-year-old William Lawrence (Wil) is the youngest of his brothers and sisters, and suffers from Down syndrome. The ailment is caused by being born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, and often results in decreased mental capacity, impaired senses and other neurological disorders.
William was lucky enough to be born into a wonderful and loving family that celebrates his differences, making him feel like everyone else. William's father, Alan, is an accomplished photographer, and decided to take these photos to help remind Wil that he can achieve anything he puts his mind to.
To help inspire Wil, his father took these photos of him soaring through the air.
It is important to note that he is usually either at the same height or above everyone around him.
Hopefully, he will grow up strong and maybe even get involved with sports.
Perhaps he will enjoy reading and grow up to write about his experiences.
Or even learn to love the outdoors as much as any woodsman.
Alan has started another project to help inspire others that have Down syndrome and their families.
With the proper support, anyone born with Down syndrome can grow up to a bright future.
Luckily, he has his big brothers and sisters to look out for him.
Maybe one day he will take up an instrument.
His pajamas are so cute!
Having older siblings take you on adventures can make for the best childhood memories.
What's winter without a snowman?
Alan and his wife already have five kids, and are expecting one more to join them soon.
With a family like this, Wil is sure to thrive in life.
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Hawaiian crows, a species extinct in the wild, have demonstrated a remarkable skill that's exceptionally rare in the animal kingdom: the ability to use tools. The discovery, described in Nature, means there are now two species of crow that are known to use tools — and there could be more. The other tool-wielding species, the New Caledonian crow found in the South Pacific, is famous for turning sticks into sharp pokers to probe for larvae hidden in trees. "Until our discovery, the New Caledonian crow was a fascinating oddity in the avian world. Everyone was amazed by their tool behavior," said Christian Rutz, a behavioral ecologist at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland who has studied crows for more than 10 years.
The crows were tasked with retrieving a piece of meat from holes drilled into a log. Of the 104 birds tested, 78% of them — including 93% of adults and 47% of the youngsters — spontaneously picked up a stick to reach the hidden food. In most cases, the birds successfully completed their task within one minute. The scientists observed the Hawaiian crows selecting the appropriate tool, replacing unsuitable ones and gathering up extra plant material to make new tools — similar to behaviors seen in New Caledonian crows. To see if the tool-using behavior was not the result of mimicry by the captive birds, the researchers raised seven 'alala chicks in isolation, where they had no opportunity to learn the behavior from other crows or humans. Eventually, each young 'alala picked up a stick to search for food. Younger crows were not as dextrous as adults, suggesting the birds require about two years to hone their skills, Rutz said.
In the early 2000s, Hawaiian crows became extinct in the wild, but not before the remaining birds were captured and placed into a captive breeding program. There are currently 131 'alala housed at the centers on the islands of Hawaii and Maui. Later this year, some of the crows will be released to restore a wild population on the Big Island.
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I think animals are dumb, but not stupid.
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Recent Examples of histogram from the Web
To simplify the task of spotting anomalies, CORVIDS turns the possible data sets into histograms and arranges them into a three-dimensional chart.
This is illustrated best by seeing our electoral distributions side by side: The FiveThirtyEight histogram is wider and flatter than ours.
Here is histogram of the angular accelerations of different spins.
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Origin and Etymology of histogram
First Known Use: 1891
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Financial Definition of HISTOGRAM
What It Is
A histogram is a visual display of information. It uses bars to show the frequency of an item of data in successive intervals.
How It Works
A price by volume chart (PBV chart) is a common horizontal histogram that shows a cumulative total of how many shares of a stock traded at a given price. The bars show the trading volume. In our sample histogram for Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) (and in many charts of this nature), there is also a line indicating the stock price.
The longer the horizontal volume bar on the histogram, the more shares that are trading at a given price.
Why It Matters
In the finance world, histograms are very useful because they indicate where the action is. In our example, note that the longest bar relates to the $27.50-$32.50 price range, meaning that the most trading volume in this stock occurs when the shares are trading between $27.50 and $32.50. Obviously, lots of trading volume also occurs in the $32.50-$37.50 range, but relatively few buyers and sellers want to trade when the stock is in the $42.50-$47.50 range or anywhere north of $70.
Accordingly, a histogram in this context could help analysts try to predict when the stock will encounter support and resistance -- that is, when a stock will reach its top and bottom price. This in turn helps analysts decide when to buy and when to sell. It is important to note, however, that histograms are just one of many charts that analysts use.
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Her suggestions on what to do when kids are unexpectedly out of school in "Parents, here's how to survive school being cancelled again," posted January 17, 2018, on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Her insights on compliments for kids appeared in "The 10 Best Compliments for Kids That Aren't 'Pretty' or 'Handsome,'" posted June 28, 2017, on Huffington Post Canada.
Her tips appeared in "9 fun ways for kids to avoid the 'summer slide,'" in the June 27, 2017, issue of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Her story, "A Mom to Many," from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Mom Ever!, was featured on the April 26, 2017, Chicken Soup for the Soul podcast. You can listen to the short podcast here:
Quoted in "Overabundance" in Creator's Syndicate about what to do when you end up with too much produce.
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Quoted in "13 Tips for Cheaper Travel With Kids" on LongLiveYourMoney.com.
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Falling prices for oil, copper and gold helped push the Canadian dollar lower against the US dollar, down 0.73 of a cent to 100.32 cents US.
In an effort to halt inflation, China's central bank raised by 0.5 percent the amount of money banks must keep on reserve, effective January 20. China's inflation rate jumped to a 28-month high of 5.1 percent in November.
With an economy that's growing at 10 to 12 percent a year, China is the world's largest purchaser of commodities such as copper, nickel, stainless steel and carbon steel, said Ron Sherkin, owner of Propurchaser News Services.
"Virtually anything that's a staple commodity, whether it's a metal or a food, China is the largest consumer," he said. "If Chinese demand is slightly dampened—even by three to five percent—that could have a huge effect on the price of soy beans, the price of steel or the price of nickel."
Investors have usually reacted negatively to China's moves to slow the economy, since strong demand from that country and other emerging markets was largely responsible for the resource-heavy TSX gaining 14 percent in 2010.
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Black history through the artist's eye
"Laundry is the only thing that should be separated by colour." - Unknown, profound words that capture the bitter fact in history, which the annals of time cannot fathom, how fellow human beings could treat the other as commodity.
Humanity has evolved over the centuries, technologically; the world is now a global village, possibly bringing people together much more in first decade of 21st century than the whole of the last century.
February is Black History Month, a bittersweet reminder of events that unfolded in the past, and a celebration of the achievements of individuals who changed the course of time.
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"Albert Artwell is a celebrated Jamaican intuitive artist, who embraces the Rastafarian philosophy," said Hyacinth McDonald, gallery owner, Decor VIII art gallery, where this painting is housed.
"His work usually depicts religious scenes, but in this piece ('Repatriacian') has depicted the human desires and aspirations," she added.
Artwell, who is considered a visionary and one of the founders of the intuitive style in Jamaica, started his artistic journey doing calligraphy from scriptures, and transitioned to painting, his style that of using splash of colours.
Perched on a wall, Ras Dizzy's water colour on paper showcases Marcus Garvey, the artist's construal of the Civil Rights Activist. The artist pays a tribute to Garvey in his own words at the back of the painting.
Ras Dizzy, as his name suggests, was a Rastafarian poet, philosopher and painter. His inclusion in a 1979 exhibition at the National Gallery of Jamaica established him as a major intuitive artist. An admirer of Marcus Garvey and his teachings, this piece of work pays tribute to our first national hero.
Also showcased among multitude art are the works of Roy Reid and his intuitive interpretation of the life and people of Jamaica. Reid, whose works may be translated from his upbringing in Portland, as he worked in the fields, playing guitar and building musical instruments and speaker boxes.
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Many accidents occur because pilots fail to understand the effect of varying conditions on airplane performance. In addition to the effects of weight and balance previously discussed, the following factors have a profound effect in changing airplane performance:
• Density Altitude
• Humidity
• Winds
• Runway Surface Conditions
• Runway Gradient
Density Altitude
Air density is perhaps the single most important factor affecting airplane performance. It has a direct bearing on the power output of the engine, efficiency of the propeller, and the lift generated by the wings.
As previously discussed in this handbook, when the air temperature increases, the density of the air decreases. Also, as altitude increases, the density of the air decreases. The density of the air can be described by referring to a corresponding altitude; therefore, the term used to describe air density is density altitude. To avoid confusion, remember that a decrease in air density means a high density altitude; and an increase in air density means a lower density altitude. Density altitude is determined by first finding pressure altitude, and then correcting this altitude for nonstandard temperature variations. It is important to remember that as air density decreases (higher density altitude), airplane performance decreases; and as air density increases (lower density altitude), airplane performance increases.
Effect of Density Altitude on Engine Power and Propeller Efficiency
An increase in air temperature or humidity, or decrease in air pressure resulting in a higher density altitude, significantly decreases power output and propeller efficiency.
The engine produces power in proportion to the weight or density of the air. Therefore, as air density decreases, the power output of the engine decreases. This is true of all engines that are not equipped with a supercharger or turbocharger. Also, the propeller produces thrust in proportion to the mass of air being accelerated through the rotating blades. If the air is less dense, propeller efficiency is decreased.
The problem of high-density altitude operation is compounded by the fact that when the air is less dense, more engine power and increased propeller efficiency are needed to overcome the decreased lift efficiency of the airplane wing. This additional power and propeller efficiency are not available under high-density altitude conditions; consequently, airplane performance decreases considerably.
Because of evaporation, the atmosphere always contains some moisture in the form of water vapor. This water vapor replaces molecules of dry air and because water vapor weighs less than dry air, any given volume of moist air weighs less—is less dense—than an equal volume of dry air.
Usually during the operation of small airplanes, the effect of humidity is not considered when determining density altitude; but keep in mind that high humidity will decrease airplane performance which, among other things, results in longer takeoff distances and decreased angle of climb.
Effect of Wind on Airplane Performance
Wind has a direct effect on airplane performance. During takeoff, a headwind will increase the airplane performance by shortening the takeoff distance and increasing the angle of climb. However, a tailwind will decrease performance by increasing the takeoff distance and reducing the angle of climb. The decrease in airplane performance must be carefully considered by the pilot before a downwind takeoff is attempted.
During landing, a headwind will increase airplane performance by steepening the approach angle and reducing the landing distance. A tailwind will decrease performance by decreasing the approach angle and increasing the landing distance. Again, the pilot must take the wind into consideration prior to landing.
During cruise flight, winds aloft have somewhat an opposite effect on airplane performance. A headwind will decrease performance by reducing groundspeed, which in turn increases the fuel requirement for the flight. A tailwind will increase performance by increasing the groundspeed, which in turn reduces the fuel requirement for the flight.
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The takeoff distance is affected by the surface condition of the runway. If the runway is muddy, wet, soft, rough, or covered with tall grass, these conditions will act as a retarding force and increase the takeoff distance. Some of these surface conditions may decrease landing roll, but there are certain conditions such as ice or snow covering the surface that will affect braking action and increase the landing roll considerably.
The upslope or downslope of the runway (runway gradient) is quite
important when runway length and takeoff distance are critical. Upslope
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ground run on takeoff.
Landing uphill usually results in a shorter landing roll. Downhill operations will usually have the reverse effect of shortening the takeoff distance and increasing the landing roll.
Ground Effect
When an airplane is flown at approximately one wing span or less above the surface, the vertical component of airflow is restricted and modified, and changes occur in the normal pattern of the airflow around the wing and from the wingtips. This change alters the direction of the relative wind in a manner that produces a smaller angle of attack. This means that a wing operating in ground effect with a given angle of attack will generate less induced drag than a wing out of ground effect. Therefore, it is more efficient. While this may be useful in specific situations, it can also trap the unwary into expecting greater climb performance than the airplane is capable of sustaining. In other words, an airplane can take off, and while in ground effect establish a climb angle and/or rate that cannot be maintained once the airplane reaches an altitude where ground effect can no longer influence performance. Conversely, on a landing, ground effect may produce "floating," and result in overshooting, particularly at fast approach speeds.
Use of Performance Charts
Most airplane manufacturers provide adequate information from which the pilot can determine airplane performance. This information can be found in Airplane Flight Manuals or Pilot's Operating Handbooks. Two commonly used methods of depicting performance data are tables and graphs.
Because all values are not listed on the tables or graphs, interpolation is often required to determine intermediate values for a particular flight condition or performance situation. Interpolation will be discussed later in this chapter.
The information on airplane performance charts is based on flight tests conducted under normal operating conditions, using average piloting skills, with the airplane and engine in good operating condition. Any deviation from the above conditions will affect airplane performance.
The performance data extracted from performance charts is accurate. To attain this accuracy, reasonable care must be exercised when computing performance information. It is important to consider that the performance of an older airplane will be less than that predicted by the performance charts.
Standard atmospheric conditions (temperature 59° F/15° C, zero relative humidity, and a pressure of 29.92 in. Hg. at sea level) are used in the development of performance charts. This provides a base from which to evaluate performance when actual atmospheric conditions change.
To interpolate means to compute intermediate values between a series of given values. In many instances when performance is critical, an accurate determination of the performance values is the only acceptable means to enhance safe flight. Guessing to determine these values should be avoided.
Interpolation is simple to perform if the method is understood. The following are examples of how to interpolate or accurately determine the intermediate values between a series of given values.
The numbers in column A range from 10 to 30 and the numbers in column B range from 50 to 100. Determine the intermediate numerical value in column B that would correspond with an intermediate value of 20 placed in column A.
10 50
20 X = Unknown
30 100
It can be visualized that 20 is halfway between 10 and 30; therefore, the corresponding value of the unknown number in column B would be halfway between 50 and 100, or 75.
Many interpolation problems are more difficult to visualize than the preceding example; therefore, a systematic method must be used to determine the required intermediate value. The following describes one method that can be used.
The numbers in Column A range from 10 to 30 with intermediate
values of 15, 20, and 25. Determine the intermediate numerical value in
column B that would correspond with 15 in column A.
10 50
30 100
First, in column A, determine the relationship of 15 to the range between 10 and 30 as follows:
15 - 10 5
------- = -- or 1/4
30 - 10 20
It should be noted that 15 is 1/4 of the range between 10 and 30. Now determine 1/4 of the range of column B between 50 and 100 as follows:
100 - 50 = 50
1/4 of 50 = 12.5
The answer 12.5 represents the number of units, but to arrive at the correct value, 12.5 must be added to the lower number in column B as follows:
50 + 12.5 = 62.5
The interpolation has been completed and 62.5 is the actual value
which is 1/4 of the range of column B.
Another method of interpolation is shown below:
Using the same numbers as in the previous example, a proportion problem based on the relationship of the number can be set up.
The answer 12.5 must be added to 50 to arrive at the actual value of 62.5.
The following example illustrates the use of interpolation applied to a problem dealing with one aspect of airplane performance:
Temperature (°F) Takeoff Distance (ft)
70 1,173
80 1,356
If a distance of 1,173 feet is required for takeoff when the temperature
is 70° F and 1,356 feet for 80° F, what distance is required when
the temperature is 75° F? The solution to the problem can be determined
as follows:
Performance Charts
Following are descriptions of various performance charts. The information on these charts is not intended for operational use, but rather for familiarization and study. Because performance charts are developed for each specific make, model, and type of airplane, care must be exercised by the pilot to assure that the chart developed for the specific airplane flown is used when seeking performance data.
Density Altitude Charts
Various methods can be used to determine density altitude, one of which is charts. Figure 4-8 illustrates a typical density altitude chart. The following is an example of a density altitude problem based on figure 4-8.
Airport Elevation 2,545 ft
Outside Air Temperature 70° F
Altimeter Setting 29.70 in. Hg.
Step 1—Find the pressure altitude by locating the altimeter setting of 29.70 in. Hg. and noting the pressure altitude conversion factor. The conversion factor is either added or subtracted from the airport elevation as indicated. In this case, the factor is 205 and should be added. The pressure altitude is 2,750 feet (2,545 + 205 = 2,750).
Step 2—Locate the outside air temperature of 70° F at the bottom of the chart and draw a vertical line until it intersects with the pressure altitude of 2,750 feet. (The pressure altitude of 2,750 feet is located about three-fourths up between the 2,000 and 3,000-foot lines.)
Step 3—From where the temperature and pressure altitude lines intersect, draw a straight line to the left to determine the density altitude. The density altitude is 4,000 feet.
Takeoff Data Charts
Takeoff data charts are found in many Airplane Flight Manuals or Pilot's Operating Handbooks. From this chart, the pilot can determine (1) the length of the takeoff ground run, and (2) the total distance required to clear a 50-foot obstacle under various airplane weights, headwinds, pressure altitudes, and temperatures. Chart formats will vary with manufacturers. Figure 4-9 shows one such chart.
The following is an example of a problem based on figure 4-9.
Gross Weight 2,200 lb
Pressure Altitude 1,000 ft
Temperature 20° C
Headwind 18 kts
Step 1—Locate the gross weight of 2,200 pounds in the first column.
Step 2—Find the pressure altitude of 1,000 feet in the pressure altitude column corresponding to the weight of 2,200 pounds.
Step 3—Determine the ground roll by moving horizontally from the pressure altitude to the ground roll column corresponding to the temperature of 20° C. The ground roll is 825 feet. To determine the total distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle, move to that column. The total distance would be 1,510 feet.
Step 4—In the notes above the chart, it states to decrease the distance by 10 percent for each 9 knots of headwind. With an 18-knot headwind, the takeoff roll would decrease by 20 percent (825 x 20% = 165; 825 – 165 = 660). The takeoff roll is 660 feet. The same would apply to the distance required to clear a 50-foot obstacle which would be 1,208 feet (1,510 x 20% = 302; 1,510 – 302 = 1,208).
Step 5—If the runway is dry grass, the notes state to increase the distance by 15 percent of the ground roll. In this problem, it would require adding 15 percent of 660 feet.
Climb and Cruise Performance Data
Climb and cruise performance are compiled from actual flight tests. This information is helpful in cross-country flight planning. Examples using different types of charts are provided as an example for determining climb performance and cruise performance.
Determine the time, fuel, and distance to climb using figure 4-10.
Airport Pressure Altitude 5,650 ft
Cruise Altitude 9,500 ft
Step 1—Locate the airport pressure altitude of 5,650 feet on the chart, and draw a straight line until it intersects the curved line, then draw a line to the bottom of the chart.
Step 2—Using the scale at the bottom of the chart, note the time, fuel, and distance to climb (9 minutes; 1.9 gallons; 12 miles).
Step 3—Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the cruise altitude of 9,500 feet (20 minutes; 3.9 gallons; 27 miles).
Step 4—Subtract the information found in step 2 from that found in step 3 (Time to climb 20 - 9 = 11 minutes; fuel to climb 3.9 - 1.9 = 2 gallons; miles to climb 27 - 12 = 15 miles).
Determine the true airspeed and fuel consumption rate based on
figure 4-11.
Pressure Altitude 4,000 ft
Temperature Standard
Power 2,400 RPM
Step 1—Locate the pressure altitude of 4,000 feet on the chart.
Step 2—Locate 2,400 RPM in the proper column.
Step 3—Move across the chart to the standard temperature column, and note the true airspeed and fuel consumption rate (True airspeed, 108 knots; fuel consumption rate, 7.3 gallons per hour).
Takeoffs and landings in certain crosswind conditions are inadvisable or even dangerous. If the crosswind is strong enough to warrant an extreme drift correction, a hazardous landing condition may result. Therefore, always consider the takeoff or landing capabilities with respect to the reported surface wind conditions and the available landing directions.
|Before an airplane is type certificated by the FAA, it must be flight tested to meet certain requirements. Among these is the demonstration of being satisfactorily controllable with no exceptional degree of skill or alertness on the part of the pilot in 90° crosswinds up to a velocity equal to 0.2 Vso. This means a windspeed of two-tenths of the airplane's stalling speed with power-off and gear and flaps down. (If the stalling speed is 60 knots, then the airplane must be capable of being landed in a 12 knot 90° crosswind.) To inform the pilot of the airplane's capability, regulations require that the demonstrated crosswind velocity be made available. Certain Airplane Owner's Manuals provide a chart for determining the maximum safe wind velocities for various degrees of crosswind for that particular airplane. The chart, with the example included, will familiarize pilots with a method of determining crosswind components. [Figure 4-12]
Landing Performance Data
Variables similar to those affecting takeoff distance, also affect
landing distances, although generally to a lesser extent. Consult your
Aircraft Flight Manual or Pilot's Operating Handbook for landing distance
data, recommended flap settings, and recommended approach airspeeds.
|Combined Graphs
Some aircraft performance charts incorporate two or more graphs into one when an aircraft flight performance involves several conditions. A simple combination of graphs is illustrated in figure 4-13. It requires three functions to solve for takeoff distance with adjustments for air density, gross weight, and headwind conditions. The first function converts pressure altitude to density altitude. The right margin of this portion of the graph, even though it is not numbered, represents density altitude and starts the second function, the effect of gross weight on takeoff distance. The right margin of this section represents takeoff distance with no wind and starts the final phase of correcting for the effect of headwind.
|Determine the ground roll and total landing distance to clear a 50-foot
obstacle based on figure 4-13.
Step 1—Locate the temperature at the bottom of the chart and draw a line up the chart until it intersects the pressure altitude. From where the temperature and pressure altitude lines intersect, draw a line across to the reference line.
Step 2—From the reference line, draw a line which parallels the other lines. Locate the weight at the bottom of the chart and draw a line upward until it intersects the parallel line just drawn. From that point, draw a straight line across to the next reference line.
Step 4—The notes on the chart indicate the ground roll is 53
percent of the total landing distance (1,475 x .53 = 781.75 or 782 feet).


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