According to The World Bank the total population of the planet exceeded 6.8 billion people in 2010. These 6.8 billion people occupy what the U.S. State department recognizes as 195 countries, not including Taiwan. For my purpose, I will include Taiwan, because I have no political motivation for this topic, which leaves us at 196 total countries. Tennis is, in my opinion, a truly global sport. … [Read more...]