A Look Back at the Historic 1989 Tennis Season
The year 1989 was a golden age for tennis. Tennis stars such…
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The world of tennis has witnessed numerous legends throughout the Open Era, but few countries have produced a tennis lineage as rich and illustrious as Spain. From clay court specialists to all court maestros, Spanish players have graced the sport with their exceptional skills, athleticism, enthusiasm, and unwavering spirit. Today, we pay tribute to the ... Read more
The 1999 ATP tennis season will forever be known as the resurgence of 90s bad boy Andre Agassi. Agassi had taken some time off in 1997 and dropped out of the top of the game. He came back in 1998 with a new sense of purpose and finished the year back in the top ten. ... Read more
Make that 23 Grand Slams for Novak Djokovic. He’s now tied with Serena Williams and one away from Margaret Court. I think it’s safe to say that Novak is not done just yet. Here’s a guy, who at 36 years of age, seems to be at the very top of his game, dismantling the very ... Read more
Iga Swiatek just collected her third French Open crown and fourth Grand Slam overall. There’s no disputing her greatness and her hold on this surface. Iga is merely 22 years old and will be a tough customer at the French Open for years to come. Aside from a tough final, Swiatek cruised at this tournament. ... Read more
The year 1989 was a golden age for tennis. Tennis stars such as Stefan Edberg, Ivan Lendl, Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Gabriela Sabatini were all at the top of their game in 1989. From the intense battles on the red clay of Roland Garros to the grass courts of Wimbledon, this season ... Read more
There are only four Grand Slams per year, and for the last 18 years or so, they have been primarily contested between Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal. Not this year. Nadal will not be playing in the 2023 French Open. Wimbledon and the US Open may also be in doubt. He has already stated that he ... Read more
As many fans know, Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended from the WTA for testing positive for a banned substance. Since the news broke, the tennis world has given Halep unconditional support. Simona is well liked on the tour and has earned lots of respect as a gritty competitor. Of course, Simona does is adamant ... Read more
The argument for who is the best ever is nearly over. Djokovic has now tied Nadal and Federer with 20 Grand Slams and will be the clear favorite to win every Grand Slam he enters for the next two years. He now has the potential to win the next nine Grand Slams. With his current ... Read more
The slice backhand has been a powerful weapon in tennis for a very long time. Whether it’s used as a defensive shot to get back into a point or as an offensive shot to charge the net, the slice is a must in any player’s arsenal. It’s also a classic and beautiful shot. However, make ... Read more
Just like the men’s draw, the women’s draw has some interesting match-ups in the first two rounds of the Australian Open which are must-watch TV. Unfortunately for the top seeds, there are some very talented players lurking in the draw who has not been seeded. These talented players will be looking for an upset to ... Read more