Archive for January 2013
Tennis Inspirations: "My hero is Pete Sampras. I was so thrilled because I play San Jose and Pete Sampras made an exhibition. So I ask him to speak with him and I take a picture with him. I see him and I can speak with him. It was a very good moment for me."
First Tennis Memory: "I think when I play my first tournament, I was so happy because when I take the trophy it was my first one. I keep this and this is always in my room. I was so happy (age 7)."
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Jan/13
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Jamie Hampton is reminding me of Marcelo Rios
11 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
Jamie Hampton reminds me of a righty Marcelo Rios. Is anyone watching her vs. Azarenka right now? Her strokes off both wings look like Rios, the bounce in her step, the smooth movement, the pony tail and the slight Asian features, her demeanor between points.
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Jan/13
18
Roger, do you think the pink shoes will do the trick against a much “wiser” Bernard Tomic?
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By Jayita Belcourt
Roger Federer has opted for a change of fashion on the court. Pale grey top trimmed in pink. And then, bright pink shoes to top it off. And so it seems his new found fashion taste is suiting the Swiss master well. Blitzing his Russian opponent, Nikolay Davydenko in three straight sets last night, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, the 2010 Australian Open champion looked cool, stylish and relaxed.
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Jan/13
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Gimelstob says potential of Jerzy Janowicz is “limitless”
4 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
Jerzy Janowicz thoroughly impressed court observers including Martina Navratilova and Justin Gimelstob, with his five set dynamic destruction of Somdev Devvarman on Tuesday.
Both former Grand Slam champions/Tennis Channel commentators seemed awed by the Pole's power and his equally strong personality.
When asked by Brett Haber about the potential of Janowicz, who took control of the match after losing the first two sets and dominated from that point on, except for a slight hiccup at the end caused by Devvarman's desperate efforts to escape defeat, Gimelstob answered, "Limitless."
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Jan/13
15
Bernard Tomic Will Be #1 In The World
25 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
I get the feeling sometimes and when I do it always seems to come true. I knew in 1996 Marcelo Rios would be #1. I knew Federer, Nadal and Djokovic would be #1 too, long before it actually happened.
Now I see the same qualities about Bernard Tomic. He's got all the right stuff. He's got the game, the mind, the creativity, the desire, the serve, the athleticism, the quiet arrogance, the poise, the uniqueness of character, Continue to read full article...
Dominant former USC star Steve Johnson impressed in defeat, he put a massive scare into #10 seed Almagro, saving match points, one with a winner that tagged the baseline corner lines. An agitated and confused Almagro looked extremely relieved when it was finally over, Continue to read full article...
Played a USTA tournament this weekend in Tampa at Arbor Green. As the #1 seed I got a bye and a SF win over a heavyset hard hitter from Orlando Isleworth, who says he plays a lot with Bill Donadio, half of one of the best age group doubles teams in the nation with Richard Schmidt. But this guy had to play a first match before our's and he was a bit tired and slow.
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By Louise Belcourt
In the lead up to the Australian Open the Aussie men are announcing an assault on Melbourne Park. Today both Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic had emphatic tournament victories over much higher ranked opponents. It leaves the local fans enthralled and opponents wary of these unseeded players in the lead up to the first grand slam of the year.
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Jan/13
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Notable Australian Open Qualifying Results
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Donald Young defeats Aldin Setkic 63 64: Third match win of the year already for DY, though all qualies.
Dustin Brown d. Hiroki Moriya 46 64 62: Tennis-prose loves the flashy Jamaican German.
James Blake d. Marius Copil 64 64: 11 years ago Blake beat Corretja in four sets, he's still going.
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By Scoop Malinowski I did this Biofile with Richard in 2008 in the U.S. Open locker room. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 165 pounds. DOB: June 18, 1986 In: Beziers, France. Childhood Hero: “Zidane from France, football, you know?” Tennis Inspiration: “The pleasure of playing, to hit the ball. There is pleasure and joy hitting the beautiful […] Continue to read full article...
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