The Best Men Serve and Volley Players of All Time
Serve and volley is a lost art. It wasn’t always that way,…
Rod Laver
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Steffi Graf’s Incredible 1988 Season
In the world of tennis, few accomplishments are as revered and elusive as the Grand Slam – winning all four major tournaments in a single calendar year. Steffi Graf, who many consider the best ever to play the game, etched her name into the annals of sports history in 1988 by achieving this remarkable feat. ... Read more
Top 5 Most Liked Tennis Players in History
Tennis is a sport that has a lot of passionate fans who can be very opinionated. But there are some players who manage to transcend any such divisions and capture the hearts of fans of all stripes. We’re talking about the most liked tennis players in history. These players are not only fantastic athletes but ... Read more
The Best Men Serve and Volley Players of All Time
Serve and volley is a lost art. It wasn’t always that way, throughout the 60s, 70s, and most of the 80s, serve and volleyers ruled the tennis world. However, once racket and string technology improved, it became harder and harder for serve and volley players to dominate. With the new rackets, players could now rip ... Read more
Novak Djokovic – Calendar Year Grand Slam Is More Important
It is official. Novak Djokovic will not be a Golden Slam winner. In the grand scheme of things, this does not matter. Although it would have been nice for Novak to hold all four slams and a gold medal, from a professional tennis perspective, the Grand Slam is where it’s at. The last person to ... Read more
Athlete Profile: Steffi Graf
Steffi Graf is arguably the best women’s tennis player that ever lived. Some of her records have not been broken and will not be broken any time soon, especially the prized calendar year Grand Slam. Although many can argue that Williams holds more Grand Slams, there’s no arguing the fact that Steffi Graf has a ... Read more
Another Great Year for Laver Cup
Laver Cup proved once again that it can bring excitement, talent, and passion to the table. It’s must-see TV if you’re a tennis fan. In this third edition, Team Europe, led by Federer and Nadal struggled with the enthusiasm and energy of Team World, but were able to pull through in the end. We saw ... Read more
Laver Cup Predictions 2019
Here we go again folks. We are about to embark on the third edition of the Laver Cup. What was initially talked about as simply an exhibition from fans and journalists has actually become a legitimate competition, with high ratings, exceptional displays of shot making and spirited encounters. This year as in the last two, ... Read more
The Clay Season is Here
The Clay Season is here; how are the American women looking? I learned to play on red clay. It is an understatement to say that tennis on hard courts is a different game. As difficult as it is for a clay-courter to play on hard courts, it is even harder for players used to hard ... Read more
Athlete Profile: Rod Laver
Age: 79 Weight: 150 lbs. (68 KG) Height: 5’8″ (173 CM) Birthplace: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Plays: Left-handed Ranking: 6th all-time Coach: Harry Hopman, Tony Roche Career Titles: 200+ Widely considered the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport, Rod Laver held the place of No. 1 from 1964-1970 and for three years after ... Read more