Archive for May 2018
Fabio Fognini is not pleased with the way the ATP has been promoting and hyping it's future stars, and he expressed his frustration today at the French Open.
“This NextGen thing is bullshit, I didn’t like all the attention that this initiative has attracted,” the 31-year-old outspoken veteran said. Continue to read full article...
Former WTA top ten star Patty Schnyder hasn't give up pro tennis yet.
She's 39 now and ranked 146 in the world. The Swiss lefty has played nine events this year, compiling a 9-9 record. She lost to Simona Halep 62 61 in Fed Cup and she lost to Claire Liu 76 64 sets in Charleston qualifying. Continue to read full article...
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May/18
31
Roland Garros Talk: Is Serena Breaking The Rules?
65 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
WTA player Arina Rodionova asked a very good question on Twitter.
Nothing against Serena's outfit, looks pretty cool actually. But just wondering how is that allowed by the rules if we are only allowed to wear legging until the middle of the calf the longest, and ALWAYS have to wear skirt/shorts on top of the leggings. Were there any rules changes?
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May/18
30
McEnroe would coach Shapovalov or Kyrgios but not Goffin
17 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
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John McEnroe said to a Belgian media outlet that he while he has great respect for David Goffin and his tremendous overachieving, he would prefer to coach Denis Shapovalov or Nick Kyrgios.
McEnroe expressed high praise for what Goffin has accomplished but thinks there are a couple of limiting factors in Goffin's bid to win a Grand Slam major title. "You don't see a lot of emotion negative or positive from him," Continue to read full article...
Would you like to read what over 50 ATP pros said about what it's like to slug it out with 'The King Of Clay' Rafael Nadal.
Just order Facing Nadal for $9.99 @ amazon books.
Guillermo Canas said he believes "Nadal has the best mind on Tour by far." Continue to read full article...
May/18
29
The Tears of Baghdatis and the Rain in Paris
58 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
Marcos Baghdatis was leading Santiago Giraldo a set and 4-3 today in the first round at Roland Garros but called a medical timeout and then suddenly retired. He was in tears in his chair. It's yet another heartbreaking loss for the soon-to-be 33 year old Baghdatis. Continue to read full article...
Ernests Gulbis won his first ATP main draw match in eons today, beating Gilles Muller in four sets. Gulbis has won four matches in a row since qualies. Earlier this year and late in 2017 Gulbis was losing to unknown players ranked well outside 300 like Benjamin Hassan and Manuel Gulnard and Zsombor Piros. His last ATP main draw match win was at US Open last year beating Alessandro Gianessi. Gulbis was ranked 91 at the time. Continue to read full article...
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Did this interview at the Sarasota Open Challenger after a practice set with an old friend who whipped out his phone and did this spontaneous interview with me on the spot as Sebi Korda practiced next to us with his dad Petr and a guy in the doubles for a hitting partner. Continue to read full article...
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By Scoop Malinowski
On paper the 2018 Roland Garros mens' tournament projects to be a one man demolition, performed by the famous lefthander from Spain whose grand persona is as synonymous with red clay as wine is to Italy, hot dogs to baseball and money to a bank. Continue to read full article...
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