The Top Bad Boys of Tennis of the 1970s
The 1970s were a golden era for tennis, and some of the…
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The Fierce Rivalries of John McEnroe
In the history of tennis, few players have left as indelible a mark as John McEnroe. Known for his fiery temper, unparalleled skill, and uncanny court presence, McEnroe dominated the tennis scene in the late 1970s and 1980s. Like many of his contemporaries, his journey to greatness was punctuated by fierce and entertaining rivalries, each ... Read more
The Top Bad Boys of Tennis of the 1970s
The 1970s were a golden era for tennis, and some of the most iconic players of all time took to the court in this decade. But it wasn’t just the skillful playing that made these players stand out—it was their personalities. From bad boy antics and wild behavior off the court to an unapologetic attitude ... Read more
Top 5 Most Exciting ATP Players in the 80s
Some argue that the 80s is the golden age of men’s tennis. It was full of talented players with big personalities. From John McEnroe to Mats Wilander, players in the 80s had fans on the edge of their seats every time they stepped onto the court. Let’s take a look at which players made it ... Read more
The End
In a match already lost, Serena found a way to add to her legend. 9/3/22 Arthur Ashe Stadium 3rd Round, U.S. Open Ajla Tomljanovic v. Serena Williams After a week of suspending our concern of what is rational, forgetting the predominance of age and time, the end became unavoidable. In her first two matches, Serena ... Read more
Why Did Zverev Lose it in Acapulco?
Sascha Zverev completely lost his mind at the end of his doubles match loss in Acapulco. Upset at the umpire for a bad call, he proceeded to use his racket to smash the chair the umpire was sitting on, narrowly missing his feet. It was a violent display, one which I can’t really recall seeing ... Read more
Classic Rivalries – Connors vs. Nastase
Most people remember Jimmy Connors playing Borg, McEnroe, or Lendl. What most people forget is that he had a healthy rivalry with Romanian great Ilie Nastase. Although six years Connors’ senior, they would play a total of 27 times during their career. Given the age difference, this rivalry plays out like many others that have ... Read more
Classic Rivalries – Guillermo Vilas vs. Jimmy Connors
Born one month apart in 1952, Guillermo Vilas and Jimmy Connors were at the very top of the tennis world during the 70s and early 80s. Both had unique styles, interesting personalities, and most of all, a big game. They will also be famously connected due to the controversy surrounding the end of the year ... Read more
The Greatest in the 80s- McEnroe, Lendl, or Wilander?
There are three men that dominated the majority of the 1980s on the ATP Tour. Those three men are McEnroe, Lendl and Wilander. They won more Grand Slams during the 80s than players like Edberg, Becker, Borg, and Connors. All three had healthy rivalries with each other, disputing major titles throughout the 80s. How do ... Read more
Classic Rivalries: Connors vs. Lendl
An interesting rivalry that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough is Connors vs. Lendl. There are three acts in this rivalry. In Act 1, Connors, seven years older than Lendl, is at the top of the tennis world while Lendl is the young upstart. As such, Lendl would lose the first eight matches against Connors. ... Read more
Classic Rivalries: Connors vs. Borg
A lot of people talk about the McEnroe-Borg rivalry because of those two memorable finals in the early 80s. However, it’s also interesting to revisit how Borg did with Connors, another all-time great that coincided with Borg’s short but storied career. Connors was arguably the most dominant player in the 70s, finishing number one five ... Read more
Classic Rivalries: McEnroe vs. Connors
One of my favorite rivalries of all time pitted two Hall of Fame American tennis players with a temper and a dislike for one another. When you have that kind of animosity and talent on the court, you can always expect fireworks. And fireworks we saw for as long as this rivalry went on. Overall ... Read more
Top three fist pumpers in Tennis
There’s nothing better than watching a tennis player get pumped up after winning an important point. Their enthusiasm is contagious and allows you as a fan to also get into the game, and even support them more than you otherwise would. The energy, celebration, and fist pumping also helps the player make a comeback or ... Read more