Archive for February 2016
At the 2013 US Open I asked Pancho Segura for his thoughts on then 22-year-old Grigor Dimitrov: “I love the Bulgarian kid. I like his game very much. He hasn’t won any big matches. You have to win a big match.â€
Since then the career of Super G has been short of Super. From a career high rank of no. 8 in August of 2014 Dimitrov has fallen out of the top 20 range and is currently stuck at 26. He beat world no. 1 Djokovic in 2013 and has won four ATP titles and reached the semis of Wimbledon two years ago but far far more was expected. Continue to read full article...
You remember Alexandra Stevenson because everybody remembers Alexandra Stevenson. The big serving Californian reached the semifinals of Wimbledon way back in 1999 and a career high ranking of 18 in 2002. A combination of injuries, errors, inconsistency and probably the new waves of quicker more athletic players stunted Stevenson's career rise but guess what? The daughter of Julius Erving is still out there playing professional tennis. Stevenson actually played 20 ITF tournaments last year in places like Continue to read full article...
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Sam Querrey Shows Snarl vs Smyczek in Delray Battle
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San Querrey may be transforming from the gentle giant passive Californian into ... Snarling Sam? There have been some hints of fire and fury in Sam during this heated three set night match quarterfinal vs grinder Tim Smyczek in Delray Beach. A couple of Smee fans apparently had some words with the usually impeccably mannered Sam. After he lost the first set 67 Sam has implored himself on with several mild come ons and soft fist pumps after clutch shots. Continue to read full article...
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Feb/16
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Kozlov Wins Four Hour-Plus Epic in FL Futures
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Stefan Kozlov played a four hour Marathon third rounder for Argentine Augustin Velotti (ATP 395) at the Plantation ITF Futures (har-tru) yesterday winning it 76 36 76 - escaping a 0-4 third set deficit to prevail. 23 year old Velotti stands just five-foot five inches tall. Continue to read full article...
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Feb/16
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Biofile: Juan Martin Del Potro Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski
Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 172 pounds.
DOB: September 23, 1988 in Tandil, Argentina.
Tennis Inspirations: "When I was younger it was Federer. Hewitt. Hewitt is the best [smiles]. This year again I'm trying to get back to my place in the rankings and trying to play some beautiful tennis again."
Favorite TV Shows: "No. Soccer matches — Boca Juniors in Argentina."
Musical Tastes: "Coldplay, U2, Aerosmith."
First Car: "Volkswagen Polo (green)." Continue to read full article...
Argentina · Delpo · Juan Martin Del Potro · Nike · Wilson
I first heard the buzz about Taylor Fritz two years ago at Eddie Herr as insiders were talking about how hard he could hit the ball. Then last year he made his name known as an elite junior by finaling at Roland Garros and winning the US Open. On top of that Fritz won two ATP Challengers at the end of last season. The magic has continued into this year. Fritz qualified for the Australian Open beating Mischa Zverev from 0-4 down in the third set before losing first round to Jack Sock in five sets. Continue to read full article...
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What if a child dreamed of becoming something other than what society had intended? What if a child aspired to something greater? - Man of Steel
You are standing face to face with adversity and it's not going to let you get through. In this moment the challenge is staring right in front of you, not backing down. In a moment of truth, it is forcing you to make a choice. The challenge is standing in front you not backing down. You are nervous, you are scared, you don't won't to fail, you don't want to lose. However, something inside tells you to hold on. Just hold on and fight. You close your eyes and take a deep breathe in and suddenly start to feel all the outside distractions and surroundings around disappear. You breathe out and you feel relaxed. Now you are calm, strong, and focused. You feel excited, strong, and determined inside. Ready to step up and strive toward your hopes and dreams. Nothing is going to stand in your way and suddenly you believe. Open your eyes. Continue to read full article...
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Taylor Townsend (age 19 now ranked 383) lost first round last week in Midland Michigan 76 16 63 to Cepede Royg.
Cici Bellis (16; ranked 217) lost second round in Midland to ex UCLA star Robin Anderson (WC) who lost in singles finals to Naomi Brady in three sets. Bellis is now coached by Lisa Raymond Continue to read full article...
SARASOTA, FLA: The West Coast Super Senior Grand Prix at Sarasota (Designated) started this week at Payne Park and I observed the action and listened to some of the stories - here are some observations and anecdotes: Friend Ron Tonidandel is from Cleveland Ohio and plays in the 80s - he says he sleeps in his van to save money and recently finally won his first gold ball in a Father/Son tournament. Ron lost early in Sarasota (his base) but will be featured in the "Gold Balls" doc about senior tennis which will debut at the Seattle Film Festival as "the striver." Continue to read full article...
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FORMER WORLD NO.4 JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO WILL PLAY IN DELRAY BEACH
The 2009 US Open Champion Will Begin His Comeback From Wrist Injury
DELRAY BEACH: 2011 Delray Beach champion Juan Martin del Potro is taking a wild card into the Delray Beach Open, making his second appearance in the ATP World Tour event. The 10-day event is coming up February 12 - 21, with ATP World Tour play scheduled to begin Monday, February 15 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.
Del Potro will be making a long-awaited comeback from a bothersome wrist injury that has dogged the former world No. 4 and 2009 US Open champion for much of his career. Continue to read full article...