Archive for December 2017
By Scoop Malinowski
I first suggested this rumor to you months ago after reading a cryptic Instagram comment from Aussie player Matt Reid who seemingly joked on one of Lleyton Hewitt's posts that the officially retired Davis Cup captain might play the 2018 Australian Open. Continue to read full article...
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Pro Tennis Pioneer Al G. Hill Jr (1945-2017)
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By Scoop Malinowski
Entrepreneur, philanthropist and tennis pioneer Al G. Hill Jr. died in his sleep at his Highland Park, Texas home on December 2. He was 72. Hill was the oldest grandson of legendary Texas oilman H.L. Hunt
In his lifetime, Hill was an oilman, developer, feature-film producer, charter-jet operator and thoroughbred racehorse owner. But he is best known in tennis circles for expanding tennis into the professional era. Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski
I never intended to do a Facing Sampras book until I met a tennis player on Longboat key named Dan. We started hitting one afternoon this past winter and eventually I learned he actually bought and read Facing Federer which he said he purchased at the US Open book store.
He said he quite liked the book and expressed interest that he would like to read about what it was like to Face Pete Sampras.
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Facing Sampras: Symposium of a Champion
Competitors and rivals of Pete Sampras, one of the greatest champions in the history of sport, discuss in detail their memories and experiences of playing tennis against the seven-time Wimbledon champion, who reigned for six years as the ATP World No. 1 ranked tennis player (1993-1998). Continue to read full article...
Dec/17
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Nadal supports his pal Tiger Woods in Nassau
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By Scoop Malinowski
Tiger Woods did not win Hero World Challenge golf tournament in Nassau, Bahamas yesterday but it was not because of a lack of support from the best tennis player in the world.
The ATP world no. 1 Rafael Nadal had been vacationing on nearby Exuma Island and decided to fly in for the day to watch and support his friend Tiger, who is returning to competition after a nine month layoff. Woods played well and finished at -8 on the final leaderboard, good enough for a ninth place finish and ten strokes below the winner Rickie Fowler. Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski Status: WTA No. 1 ranked doubles player for the third time. Winner of eight Grand Slam titles, including 2024 Australian Open women’s doubles and mixed doubles.  DOB: Jan. 4, 1986 In: Hsinchu, Taiwan First Memory Of Tennis: “I remember when I play the first tournament. I was playing under the big rain […] Continue to read full article...
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The popular IPTL tennis league, created by former ATP pro Mahesh Bhupathi in 2013, will not contest any matches this season.
The International Premier Tennis League, which has featured superstars Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, Nick Kyrgios, Andy Murray, Carlos Moya, Ana Ivanovic in past seasons, has run into financial problems, Bhupathi said a few days ago. Continue to read full article...
Dec/17
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Strange but True Tennis Tales, New Episode!
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Here is the latest edition of "Strange but True" tales involving current or former tennis pros..This occurrence happened very recently involving a former World No. 1 player.
A friend of the player called the home of the former top player to communicate he was coming over. The wife of the player took the message but apparently didn't relay the message that the friend was arriving. Continue to read full article...
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