Archive for March 2012
Mar/12
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Talkin’ Boxing with Andy Roddick
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By Scoop Malinowski
This is a piece I penned for www.BoxingInsider.com...
Andy Roddick recently befriended Tim Bradley at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, CA.
Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion and a boxing fan, shared his views on what he thinks will happen when Manny Pacquiao clashes with Bradley on June 9. Continue to read full article...
Andy Roddick · boxing · Floyd Mayweather · Manny Pacquiao · Tim Bradley
Just watched some of Serena vs. Roberta Vinci. Serena takes the first set 62 and holds serve to start the second. She skips going to her chair for a quick drink like most all the other players do, and walks slowly in a trance like state of focus around the far net post. Serena also does not use a towel behind the baseline, in fact her towel is at her chair.
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Milos Raonic is the 26th seed here at the Sony Ericsson Open but in the coming years you just might see the number next to his name drop to a single digit.
The intelligent Canadian is showing all the signs of becoming a top ATP player, and also making all the right sounds.
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Tsonga was down 0-3 to Malisse but won 75 75 on court one. The court was jammed with Tsonga fans.
Dolgopolov struggled with Veic, was down a break early but came back to win 64 75 on court three. Dolgo had a good sized crowd cheering him on and he did not disappoint. The best point of the tournament I've seen so far was Dolgo ripping a serve to the ad court which he followed to the net... Continue to read full article...
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Mar/12
23
Observations at the Sony Ericsson Open 2012
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By Scoop Malinowski
I arrive finally to Crandon Park mid-afternoon Thursday, the first sight I see on the scoreboard is Sharapova has lost the first set on Stadium to Shahar Peer. But I am drawn to scan the grounds and see what else is going on.
On one of the practice courts is Paes and Nestor on one side of the court hitting across the net to Mirnyi and Knowles. Continue to read full article...
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Mar/12
21
Opinion: Grace Under Pressure Is Why Serena Won’t Win Another Major Title
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As her physical prime has waned in recent years, Serena Williams has relied on emotional adrenaline to uplift and carry her through tough matches. Some call it "beast mode."
Serena, making her return to WTA competition at the Miami Sony Ericsson event this week, admittedly says she doesn't recognize herself in photos and videos after some of her most spectacular, animalistic triumphs where she has emitted primal screams and with mouth agape, bared her fangs like a lioness.
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Mar/12
20
Biofile: Elena Vesnina Interview
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Funny Tennis Memory: "I remember I was playing one time in India and next court to me, Vania King actually - she put the banana on the chair and the monkey came and took it. And ballkids were trying to run after it to get the banana. And Vania was like, No I don't need it. Leave it, give it to the monkey."
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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: Winner of seven ATP doubles titles. Has reached three ATP doubles finals this year with partner Michal Mertinak. Turned pro in 1996. Reached career high rank in singles of #55 and #17 in doubles (2009).
First Tennis Memory: "Oooh, very early I was 11 years old and I travel to play junior tournament away from home. I travel without my mom and dad for the first time. And I remember first day I was crying so much. And it was a good experience and a tough experience at the same time. I did okay. I lost in quarterfinal. For me was very good. Just to win a match I was very happy, to call home and tell my parents."
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By Scoop Malinowski First memory of tennis: My first memory of tennis was probably taking lessons at a tennis camp when I was five in upstate New York at the Jon Spear Tennis Camp. Tennis inpsirations: Andy Murray is my hero on and off the court. Favorite players to watch: Andy Murray, for his guile, […] Continue to read full article...
Mar/12
10
Shoe Review: Wilson Trance Vision II
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By Scoop Malinowski
Best clay court shoe I've ever worn, simple as that.
Perfect shoe for many reasons. Full length herringbone tread equals ideal traction. I played four sets in the Wilson Tour Vision and never slipped once on the Har Tru at Payne Park in Sarasota.
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