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 →

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 →

2015 US Open Champion Flavia Pennetta At The Top Of The Rock

2015 US Open Champion Flavia Pennetta (accompanied by fellow tennis pro and fiancé Fabio Fognini) took a victory lap to the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center in New York City. If this proves to be her final year as a WTA pro, what a way to go out in her last … Continue reading →

Flavia Pennetta Wins 2015 US Open

The first time they played against each other, Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci were 9 years old. Both were raised in the same region of Italy and have been close friends for the majority of their lives. They’ve won as an amateur and professional doubles team, including the 1999 Junior Girls Doubles title at Roland … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Other WTA Stars At Pre-US Open Events

The parties keep on going prior to the 2015 US Open. Maria Sharapova highlighted the American Express Rally on the River while Serena and Venus sparkled at the Taste of Tennis. They were joined by fellow players Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka, Eugenie Bouchard, Monica Puig, John Isner, Elena Vesnina among others. I love seeing the … 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 →