With a chance for everybody to calm down and get some sleep, I hope Naomi Osaka’s 2018 US Open champion’s photocall at Top of the Rock is step one in the process of celebrating what the young 20 year old earned, and leaving behind any controversy that stains the memory of her achievement. Those of … Continue reading
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Claire Liu Wins 2017 Wimbledon Girls’ Singles
Before I comment on this result, if you want to see this match and have the WatchESPN app, do a search for Liu inside the app. I don’t know how long they will keep the replay of the Girls final available, but one day later it’s there. I’m rewatching it as I post this. I … Continue reading
Mi-Jeong Jeon Wins 2016 Samantha Thavasa Girls Collection Golf Tournament
With no wins since 2013 and 2 missed cuts in her last 3 events, one could be forgiven for looking at now 23-time JLPGA champion Mi-Jeong Jeon of South Korea as a surprise winner. But with a 6-under 66 that propelled her from behind to a 10-under overall 1-shot victory at the 2016 Samantha Thavasa … 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
Ariya Jutanugarn Successfully Defends Title At 2012 Junior PGA Championship
Fresh off her win at the Canadian Women’s Amateur, Ariya Jutanugarn successfully defended her title at the 2012 Junior PGA Championship Girls Division. The last player to take titles in back to back years was LPGA Major winner Inbee Park in 2001 and 2002. Ariya’s 14-under 274 score was enough to best 2nd place Samantha … Continue reading
American Grace Min Wins 2011 US Open Junior Girls Title
If the 2011 US Open taught us anything, it’s that the future of American tennis is alive and well. From Christina McHale to Donald Young to Madison Keys to Jack Sock, it looks like there are several future stars blossoming. Add to that list Junior Girls winner Grace Min. I first wrote about Grace on … Continue reading
Grace Min, Lindsay Davenport and the Bryan Brothers Bring Home Wimbledon Honors For The USA
I’m not going to pretend there isn’t legitimate concern over the future (or at least the near future) of American tennis. Both on the WTA and ATP, there is a European takeover of Major winners, with 3 of the last 4 WTA Majors being won by European players, Kim Clijsters twice and Petra Kvitova. The … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 