Archive for May 2017
Ivo Karlovic, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Rajeev Ram commit to player field of
Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT, R.I., May 11, 2017 - Defending Champion Ivo Karlovic, two-time champions John Isner and Rajeev Ram, and Sam Querrey, who was a finalist in 2009, are the first four players to commit to the player field for the 2017 Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open. The four players have a strong history at Newport's annual ATP World Tour stop, having collectively appeared in six of the eight finals since 2009, and winning 5 singles titles among them in that time. Continue to read full article...
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both have different reasons to be inspired to beat the other in today's semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open - Djokovic is desperate to snap out of his year-long malaise and Nadal does not want to surrender an inch of territory which he has dutifully regained after a couple of subpar years.
It will be the landmark 50th clash between Nadal and Djokovic today with Djokovic leading 26-23 in their legendary FedEx ATP Head2Head series. Continue to read full article...
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By Johan Kriek
The difference between playing tennis and playing to win.....
If you cannot rally you cannot win....
If you cannot place the rally, you cannot win...
If you do not understand the difference between a deep lob, a loop, a flat ball, a side door shot a topspin and a slice off both wings you cannot win.... Continue to read full article...
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Biofile: Carling Bassett-Seguso Inteview
20 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski Status:Â Former WTA tennis player. Won two WTA singles titles and three doubles titles. Reached a career high ranking of No. 8 in singles in 1985. DOB: October 9, 1967Â In: Toronto, Ontario First Tennis Memory:Â “Probably in the backyard of my home on the bridal path with a gentleman – I […] Continue to read full article...
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Bollettieri Suggests How He’d Like Book About NBTA To Be Written
4 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski For a few years now I’ve been pondering doing a book about the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy’s vast history. And now the vague embryonic concept has suddenly become much clearer and distinct. Thanks to the man himself who founded the historic tennis landmark which has so greatly altered and enhanced professional tennis. […] Continue to read full article...
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This week Novak Djokovic has cleaned his coaching house, parting ways with his long-time coach, physio and fitness team members in one devastating swoop. So the big question has emerged...who will the former ATP world no. 1 hire to replace Marian Vajda?
Martina Navratilova: A longshot option for sure, but the legendary lefty knows the sport and could help Djokovic's attacking game and his motivation issues. Navratilova was able to maintain her playing intensity and fitness through three decades. Navratilova had a failed relation with Aga Radwanska and could be eager to rebuild her lost coaching credibility. Continue to read full article...
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At the Miami Open I did a quick interview with a reporter from a tennis site about my fifth tennis book "Facing McEnroe"...
Question: What inspired you to write Facing McEnroe?
Scoop Malinowski: "Curiosity to know what is it like to actually play tennis against John McEnroe. We've seen the matches live or on TV. I wanted to investigate deeper by talking to the players about their experiences on the tennis courts with John." Continue to read full article...
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Status:  ATP no. 11 ranked doubles player.
Ht: 5-11  Wt: 157
DOB: October 16, 1982  In: Capetown, South Africa
First Tennis Memory:  "Watching my parents play league matches back home. That's where I first saw the game being played. Every Saturday afternoon. Social League. My mom and dad used to play that. I used to be in the stroller out there."
Tennis Inspirations: "Grew up watching Pete Sampras dominate the game. Really loved the way he played, being graceful, moving forward. My dad (Japie Jacob) has also been a big inspiration for me, always encouraging me to play." Continue to read full article...
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