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 →

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 →

2014 Sony Open Champions: Serena Williams, Martina Hingis & Sabine Lisicki, Novak Djokovic, The Bryan Brothers

When Li Na jumped out to a 5-2 lead over Serena Williams in the first set of the 2014 Sony Open women’s final, I knew it was over. For Li Na. I’ve seen it happen many times before. Highly ranked players get leads on Serena, looking as if they will break long losing streaks. Then … Continue reading →

Laura Robson Upsets Maria Kirilenko In First Round Of Wimbledon 2013; Serena Williams Rolls

Much has been made over the years of Tim Henman’s, and now Andy Murray’s, quest to become the first British male to win a Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936. At least Andy broke the overall dry spell in Major singles by winning the 2012 US Open. On the ladies side, the drought … Continue reading →

Victoria Azarenka Survives Injury Scare To Advance On Day 1 Of Wimbledon 2013; Rafael Nadal, Sara Errani Suffer Shocking Upsets

Anybody who saw Mary Pierce’s career-ending injury suffered in 2006 in a match against Vera Zvonareva can hardly forget the scream of pain and continued wailing in agony. The 2-time singles Major winner had blown out her ACL, never to return as a tour player. I had a scary flashback when I saw Victoria Azarenka … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic, Victoria Azarenka Advance On Day 4 Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

Taylor Thompson is one of a handful of promising up and coming American female tennis players that includes Sloane Stephens, Christina McHale and Madison Keys, among others. However, on Day 4 of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells she was given a lesson in experience from former world #1 Ana Ivanovic, 6-1 6-2. … Continue reading →

Novak Djokovic Has All The Answers, Defeating Rafael Nadal To Win The 2011 US Open

Don’t let the 6-2 6-4 6-7 (3) 6-1 score deceive you. This was not a cakewalk win for Novak Djokovic, save for a 3rd set blip. Against a valiant and game Rafael Nadal, Djokovic needed to endure long rallies and even longer games, pulling out his best returns to finally outlast Nadal. Every time Rafa … Continue reading →

Clearly The One, Novak Djokovic Wins Wimbledon 2011 Men’s Singles Championship

Leave it to the oddities of the tennis rankings computers on both the ATP and the WTA to create controversy. It has made every press conference Caroline Wozniacki has at a Major an ordeal of deflecting the same questions of whether her #1 ranking is legitimate without a Slam title. After Novak Djokovic secured the … Continue reading →

Kim Clijsters, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray Speak Before 2011 Roland Garros; Nadal and Ana Ivanovic At Draw Ceremony

Lots of questions for all of these players. Can Novak Djokovic keep the streak going? Can Rafa win another Roland Garros title? Can Roger Federer reassert that he is still in a league with Rafa and Novak? Can Andy Murray break through and win the big one? Can Kim Clijsters come into France directly off … Continue reading →