Just a quick dropshot post giving congratulations to the ladies taking doubles and mixed doubles Gold Medals home from the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. Elena Vesnina continued a resurgent year by pairing with longtime doubles partner Ekaterina Makarova to bring Golden glory to Russia in women’s doubles. Elena won mixed doubles with Bruno Soares at … Continue reading
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Tennis Stars Excited And Ready For Rio Olympics 2016
I was knocking my head against a desk (figuratively) watching so many ESPN shows where they kept stating that tennis players don’t care about the Olympics. They have the Majors, it was often repeated. Ok, players saying that Wimbledon is more important than the Olympics is not the same as saying they don’t care. And … Continue reading
Dropshots: Andy Murray Splits With Coach Amelie Mauresmo
Following his runner-up finish at the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open, Andy Murray announced he was parting with coach Amelie Mauresmo. I am saddened to hear of the demise of this partnership, but considering the time constraints Amelie has right now, it probably was best they end amicably now. It was always going to be tough … Continue reading
Dropshot: Return of Tomic the The Tank Engine
Ok, I get it. Bernard Tomic was down 2-6 4-5 0-40 match point when he farcically turned his racquet around and didn’t make any pretense of trying to return serve in his 2016 Mutua Madrid Open match against Fabio Fognini. I also know Bernard would probably rather be anywhere else than sliding around on clay. … Continue reading
Bud Collins (1929-2016)
After the Australian Open, I took a bit of a break from tennis and golf blogging and forums, then I became sick just as I was ready to resume. Now recovered, I was going to start posting at the conclusion of this week’s JLPGA event. Unfortunately, sad news from the world of tennis hastened my … Continue reading
Novak Djokovic Caps Brilliant 2015 Season With Title At Barclays ATP World Tour Finals
I usually post about the WTA, but as a fan of both tennis tours I can’t help but acknowledge the incredible 2015 achievements of Novak Djokovic. The 28-year old Serbian superstar put an exclamation point on one of the greatest seasons in ATP Tour history with his 5th ATP World Tour Finals Title and record … Continue reading
Nike NYC Street Tennis Event Gets 2015 US Open Pre-Tourney Buildup Underway
For me, a lifelong tennis fanatic, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Wimbledon? Sure, I’m not unaware or dismissive of the sport’s ultimate prize. But it’s not at the top of my list. Even my LPGA fandom didn’t move me to look too hard at the United States Solheim Cup announcement today. … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 11: Novak Djokovic Dominates Rafael Nadal In Highly Anticipated Quarterfinal Clash
When the men’s singles draw for Roland Garros 2015 was created, the match that drew the most anticipation was a projected quarterfinal clash between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic is the world #1 playing at the top of his game. If he made it to the quarters he would be on a 26 match … Continue reading
Li Na, Novak Djokovic Win At 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards
It was a good night for tennis at the 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards. Chinese sports pioneer Li Na accepted the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award. She retired last year, but was presented the award for her career, in which she set several “first ever” achievements for an Asian and/or Chinese tennis player in singles. … Continue reading
2015 Miami Open: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams Add To Hall of Fame Credentials With Wins
There were times during the 2015 Miami Open when world #1 Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to find victory; when he was a point away from being down a set and two breaks to Alexandr Dolgopolov, when he was being pressed in the quarters by David Ferrer and when he dropped the second set … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 