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By Jack Johnson As Andy Roddick announced his retirement to the world last week, there was an air of sadness yet inevitability about it all. Although tennis was losing a second grand slam champion within a week - after Kim Clijsters quit the sport for a second time - it was no secret that this years US Open was going to be Roddick’s last. The waves and kisses to the Centre … [Read more...]
By James A. Crabtree So the very disappointing and confusing Opening Ceremony is over. No wonder the Queen didn’t manage a smile. Anyway, it’s official let the Games begin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLxcyO0AX04 Especially the tennis. And there are some great match-ups on the horizon. Some players will be glad they stuck around after Wimbledon, others will wish they jumped ship … [Read more...]
By James A. Crabtree Imagine watching teletubbies every day for two weeks. This would be a pretty hard task for anybody above the age of three unless, of course, you are Goran Ivanisevic on the way to your 2001 Wimbledon title and it is all part of your ritual. Add facial hair growth to a list that includes not walking on the lines, eating the same meals daily and always requesting the same … [Read more...]
By Lisa-Marie Burrows Over the years as Twitter has progressed in popularity so has the number of ATP and WTA tennis players who have joined Twitter and are fairly active. Many of their tweets are entertaining, funny and honest. There is such a selection to choose from and no doubt everybody will have their different opinions, but here are some of the most active, entertaining tweeters at … [Read more...]
By James A. Crabtree What a time it has been already on the only surface that lives and grows. We can only wish there was more than six tournaments yearly on the natural green stuff as the results have been deliciously unpredictable. Where do we start? Queens Club of course, and what a busy week. Firstly the seeds fell enforce. Andy Roddick, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Janko Tipsarevic all put … [Read more...]
By Lisa-Marie Burrows On Sunday, Argentine David Nalbandian drew more media attention in the final against Marin Cilic at the Queens Club than initially expected after losing his cool, the match, the championship title and accidentally injured a linesman in the process. Over the years, there have been many on court dramas and surprises - some worse than others that have occurred on the tennis … [Read more...]
By James A. Crabtree Think of your local tennis club. Think of the personalities, the old timers with the giant oversized racquets and the dodgy swings. The young kids, some with undeniable talent but a lack of discipline, or their counterparts who possess the grit but lack the natural flair. And what about the young pretenders to the thrown? You know the one's, they show up with a racquet bag … [Read more...]
By James A. Crabtree It’s not often that the world number 141 captures the world’s interest. Still when the journey back from oblivion has been as hectic as Brian Baker’s, it is easy to understand why. The story was already made for TV good. Now it’s going pre-botox Rocky Balboa crazy. Rewind! In 2003 Brian Baker made the junior French Open final. Oh yes, enroute he beat … [Read more...]
Technique + Attitude + Discipline + Perspective + Ability + Psychological Aptitude x Hard Work = Tennis Superstar? These are just some of the attributes a tennis player needs. There are few distinct ways to grow a tennis superstar. You can have a coach in the family like Uncle Toni or you can become a coach like Richard Williams. You can be part of a structured club system such as the old French … [Read more...]
The top 10 title leaders for the most ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events has had a change of guard at the top spot of the list after Rafael Nadal knocked Roger Federer from poll position after he made history winning his 47th title and 8th Monte-Carlo title in Monaco last week. The top 10 comprises of a mixture of five current players: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and … [Read more...]
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