Archive for June 2018
Franklin Tiafoe, the twin brother of budding American star Frances, took a couple of shots at Futures this month in upstate New York. Continue to read full article...
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Jun/18
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Marat Safin: The Tennis Super Power book update
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My eighth tennis book is almost finished, 'Marat Safin The Tennis Super Power: Symposium of a Champion.'
It's astonishing that no book has been written about this fascinating character and super talent, who has been called "the most charismatic, handsome tennis player", "physically better than Roger Federer", and having too many gifts and talents to apply all his energies to tennis. Continue to read full article...
Rafael Nadal made a very provocative comment last week comparing the value of men's and women's tennis.
Question: “In tennis, should women earn as much as men?”
Rafael Nadal: “It’s a comparison we shouldn’t even make. Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski
There is no man alive on planet earth who can defeat Rafael Nadal on court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros. Dominic Thiem tried today and with his inferior defensive skills and less offensive creativity, became victim no. 11. Continue to read full article...
Jun/18
9
So happy I did this Biofile with Maria, RIP Tennis Legend
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By Scoop Malinowski
(I used to see Maria Bueno around the US Open media center every year, dressed like royalty with an air of grace and dignity. I didn't know who she was but I could sense this was a great former champion just by her quiet aura. After a couple of years I finally approached her and we had a nice conversation which resulted in this Biofile ...) Continue to read full article...
The career of tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt is roaring on in Fuzion 100 Surbiton Challenger $127,000 this week. The un-retired 37 year old former ATP no. 1 is playing doubles on the grass with Alex Bolt, with an eye on acquiring match play on grass for his next assignment, a wildcard into Queens with Nick Kyrgios and most likely a wild card into Wimbledon. Continue to read full article...
Serena Williams decided to pass on the much-anticipated R16 showdown with her arch-rival Maria Sharapova at Roland Garros. The American has withdrawn from the tournament with an arm injury.
"I unfortunately have been having some issue with my pec [pectoral] muscle," she said to a group of reporters in a press conference. "Right now I can’t actually serve, so it’s hard to play. I can’t physically serve."
"It's very difficult because I love playing Maria. Her game matches so well against mine." Continue to read full article...
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Jun/18
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Zverev Declares: “It’s my f****** time!!!!”
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Like a lion king roaring in the jungle, a blunt, bold declaration was made today during the Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov five setter at Roland Garros.
After a key point, Zverev screamed like a lion, with a Serena level intensity, "It's my fu***** time!!!!" Continue to read full article...
