There were two storylines that caught my attention this first week of the Australian Open: The unbearable heat The new mechanical umpire chair While watching Monfils vs. Djokovic, and Vekic vs. Kerber, it was reported that temperatures reached 150 on court –...
Most of the top American seeds have lost in the opening round. On the women’s side, both Venus Williams (5), Coco Vandeweghe (10), and Sloan Stephens (13) were upset. On the men’s side Jack Sock (8), and John Isner (16) were upset. The highest American seeds remaining...
I’m very excited about watching the Australian Open this year! Every Grand Slam is special. I anxiously wait for each Grand Slam every year. Players say the Australian Open is the friendliest slam, Wimbledon the classiest, the French the most rigorous, and the US Open...
It is well known who has had some of the most effective serves in the open era. Roger Federer, Goran Ivanisevic, Pete Sampras, Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams would probably top that list. However, who has the most stylistic serve? By stylistic, I’m talking...
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Age: 20 Weight: 189 lbs. (86KG) Height: 6’6” (198CM) Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany Singles Ranking: 4 Plays: Right-handed, Two-handed Backhand Coach: Alexander Zverev Sr. and Juan Carlos Ferrero Career Titles: 7 Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco ...
A well-planned and thorough tennis workout could be the difference between a win and a loss. While tennis is certainly a means of keeping you fit, it should not be seen as the best way get you fit in the first place. It’s a sport that will help strengthen your muscles...
If there was a word to summarize Jana Novotna’s tennis career it would be grit. She wasn’t your typical all-time great but she rebounded from one of the greatest losses in WTA history with character and determination. It was during the Wimbledon finals of...
In order to maintain strength, stamina, and longevity as a tennis player it’s essential that you maintain a healthy regimen both on and off the court. We’re not just talking about a healthy diet and an efficient workout routine here, we’ll be talking about...
In order to maintain strength, stamina, and longevity as a tennis player it’s essential that you maintain a healthy regimen both on and off the court. We’re not just talking about a healthy diet and an efficient workout routine here, we'll be talking about how to take...
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic fought tooth and nail till the last minute of the 2007 US Open. Federer beat the first time grand slam finalist in a hard won final 7-6, 7-6, 6-4. It was Federer’s 12th major title overall and his third time winning three...
Simona’s rise to international tennis fame has certainly been a bumpy one. She started out 2017 with a handful of defeats and a recurring knee injuries that required her to withdraw from the 2017 St. Petersburg Ladies’ Trophy. Consequently, she also missed...
