At the 2018 US Open Women’s Final, celebrities like Lindsay Vonn, Pierce Brosnan, and Chevy Chase filled the stands to watch a blockbuster final starring the greatest woman tennis player ever, and the best up and coming talent in a long time, Serena Williams and Naomi...
I have never seen an umpire get off his chair to give anyone a pep talk – and I have been watching tennis on TV since the mid 80s. It’s also kind of ironic that the umpire would give one of the few players that don’t have a coach a pep talk. It’s widely known that...
Here are what I believe to be the five best moments of the US Open. These are heart pounding displays that we only see in Tennis. Let's get started with number five: 5.Serena Williams is upset in the 2015 In 2015 Roberta Vinci beat Serena in three sets in what...
Simona Halep walked into Cincinnati fresh off a big victory at the Rogers Cup and didn’t miss a beat. One would think that the accumulation of tough matches, sometimes playing twice a day, would add up. Not for Halep. Since losing the first set in her opening match...
In this episode, Coach Paulo Hexsel shares his story from Brazilian Junior to Director of Beverly Hills Country Club Coach Paulo Hexsel shares his tennis journey growing up in Brazil through the Gustavo Kuerten years, playing futures on red clay in South America and...
I’ve been following Novak Djokovic as he teams up with Kevin Anderson in doubles. I first learned of their partnership through Novak’s Instagram. It’s pretty cool that these two players are partnering up to play doubles given the fact that they were the main actors in...
A few weeks back I wrote about how Serena is a tennis super hero. In part because of the amazing outfit she wore at the French Open, but mostly because she’s unbeatable when she’s in the zone. And has been unbeatable for almost two full decades. Recently, she’s also...
In what turned out to be one of the most memorable matches of the year, the top two women’s favorites to win the US Open played it out today in the Rogers Cup final. The matchup gave us a sneak preview of their form, and who has the upper hand. Both players had a...
Age: 17 Weight: 170 lbs. Height: 5’11” Birthplace: Belgrade, SR Serbia Singles Ranking: 111 Plays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand) Coach: Juan Lizariturry Career Titles: 5 Residence: Belgrade, SR Serbia Olga Danilovic was born on January 23,...
Last week I ran through the top 5 men US Open Champions in the Open Era. This week, I’m going to run through the women. My list will include some familiar names. However, one thing I found interesting was that there are not as many multiple champions as there are on...
Well folks, the most exciting swing of the tennis season is about to begin. The US Open Series, a set of summer hard court tournaments in the United States will culminate with the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year. This year those tournaments consist of...
I can’t be the only tennis fan that has been captivated by Serena Williams as of late. She’s in the middle of a historic comeback after having a baby and getting married to a famous tech entrepreneur. That’s a fascinating storyline. Thank you, HBO, for showcasing her...
