Clay Court Blues

The Mutua Madrid Open has received criticism for changing the colour of its courts (Photo: A. Martinez/Mutua Madrid Open)

The hottest issue on tour this week has been the prospect of playing on blue clay. Media interviews have all led with the same line about the new surface in Madrid: what do you think? Rafael Nadal has been against the concept for weeks and, being the King of Clay and a Spaniard to boot, his opinion is probably the most valid. His argument consists of a combination of pro-traditional values and the … [Read more...]

Crazy In Love

Vera Zvonareva biting her racquet (Photo: Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

I love crazy girls and yesterday marked a momentous day in my tennis life - nay - my entire life in general, as it was the first time I could see a match involving the volatile Yulia Putintseva. As a follower of junior tennis, the 17-year-old Russian has been on my radar for a while. My excitement began to build with her steady climb up the rankings and reached fever pitch when she broke through … [Read more...]

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