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 →

Wimbledon 2014 Preview: Favorites, Contenders and Darkhorses

It’s that time of the tennis year again. Wimbledon. This is maybe one of the hardest years to predict, in terms of singles winners. Normally, Serena Williams would be the overwhelming favorite on the women’s side. She’s still the favorite, but there are questions. On the men’s side, Andy Murray is the defending champion, but … Continue reading →

Rally For Bally At 2014 Aegon Championships, Aegon International and Aegon Classic

In London, Eastbourne and Birmingham, the tennis world came together for the Rally4Bally, in honor and memory of Elena Baltacha. Elena passed away on May 4th from liver cancer. Proceeds from the Rally4Bally campaign will benefit the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis. Stars of past and present gave their … Continue reading →

Marion Bartoli, Andy Murray Feted At Wimbledon 2013 Winners Ball

You have to think it was an especially jubilant Winners Ball at Wimbledon 2013. Andy Murray ended the 77 year drought of British Gentlemen’s Singles champions with his straight set defeat of Novak Djokovic. Nole is my favorite male player, but for the first time I was actually rooting against my favorite in a tennis … Continue reading →

Sabine Stuns Serena! Lisicki Upsets Williams At Wimbledon 2013

This is why they don’t hand out trophies at the beginning of tournaments. With most tennis experts and prognosticators treating a Serena Williams ladies singles title at Wimbledon 2013 as a foregone conclusion, big-serving Sabine Lisicki blew up that narrative with a 6-2 1-6 6-4 upset victory over the defending champion. The shock wave rippled … Continue reading →

Laura Robson Advances On Day 5 Of Wimbledon 2013; Eugenie Bouchard Falls, Sloane Stephens In Limbo

Three young rising stars in women’s tennis took divergent roads on day 5 at Wimbledon. 19-year old Laura Robson continued to keep alive the possibility of being the first British player to win the ladies singles title since Virginia Wade in 1977. The 2012 WTA Newcomer of the Year ousted Mariana Duque-Marino, 6-4 6-1, in … Continue reading →

Li Na, Agnieszka Radwanska Advance On Day 4 Of Wimbledon 2013

After a day of carnage on the first Wednesday of Wimbledon 2013, things settled down on a rainy Thursday. There were a few upsets…Peng Shuai and Mona Barthel, for example…but nothing really huge. Also, the Mona Barthel “upset” was by Madison Keys, who is similar to Eugenie Bouchard and Laura Robson in that she is … Continue reading →

Li Na Advances In Third Round Of 2013 Sony Open; Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova Upset

2011 Roland Garros winner Li Na advanced in the 3rd round of the 2013 Sony Open in Miami. Playing her first tournament since the 2013 Australian Open, the Chinese star was never truly threatened in defeating Varvara Lepchenko, 6-2 6-4. Although seemingly a routine win, this day at the “mini-Major” saw many big names exit, … Continue reading →

Caroline Wozniacki To Face Maria Sharapova In Final Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

Although she has slipped a bit from where she was a few years ago, former #1 Caroline Wozniacki has a huge opportunity to take a step back towards the top of the game as she beat Angelique Kerber 2-6 6-4 7-5 to advance to the final of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. … Continue reading →