Archive for July 2018
I watched a bunch of Wimbledon interviews. And there were some memorable nuggets. Ernests Gulbis was asked if he plans to stay in tennis long enough so his child can see him, like as Roger Federer said recently he wants to keep playing so his kids can know that he was a tennis player. Gulbis […] Continue to read full article...
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Jul/18
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Wimbledon Feud: Kyrgios picks a fight with Bartoli
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By Scoop Malinowski
Tennis pros have refrained from getting involved in public spats with other players in recent years but an unlikely feud has erupted between two unlikely combatants: Nick Kyrgios and Marion Bartoli.
Here is what Kyrgios posted on Instagram today: Continue to read full article...
Jul/18
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Focusing On Wimbledon Third Round Matchups
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By Scoop Malinowski
We're now into the stage of Wimbledon where each player has won two rounds and their game levels and confidences are rising. We're into the meat and potatoes of the tournament. The match-ups in the third round can make or break a tournament and in some cases, a career. Let's take a look at the third round matchups...
Federer vs Struff: Fed leads the series 2-0 but both matches were of the 64 76 variety, which suggests a shocker is possible. Struff has the firepower and the volleys to trouble Roger. Continue to read full article...
Feliciano Lopez shattered one of the most remarkable yet little-known records in pro tennis today after the first point of his three set win vs Federico Delbonis. Continue to read full article...
Jul/18
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Life Away From Center Court: Where Is the Next American Grand Slam Winner?
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By Dominic Mahboubi
On August 30, 2012, a 30 year-old Andy Roddick dealt American tennis a major and unexpected blow when he announced his sudden retirement at a U.S. Open press conference. Since then, it has become commonplace to hear commentators and broadcasters alike, promoting many up-and-coming American juniors and sharing their stories while they are still adolescents in obscurity. “Not for long!,” they say, “soon he will be among the greats, and you will only be able to catch him on Ashe!” Continue to read full article...
If I was at Wimbledon this year, these are the matches I would be observing live from the press row...
Court 16 McDonald vs Berankis, two sub six footers, both long overdue for a major breakout. Two feisty but powerful players, this one has five sets written all over it. Berankis in five.
Court 17 Karlovic vs Youzhny, two veterans both pushing 40 and both ranked now around the 100 zone. Both are desperate for some wins and points to get back into the ATP main draw mix. The loser of this match could be finished. The winner too. Very important match for both. Youzhny in four. Continue to read full article...
