Archive for November 2018
Nov/18
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Raonic, Kei Commit To Hawaii Open Dec. 21-23
36 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
MILOS RAONIC COMMITS TO PLAY IN THE HAWAII OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT No. 1 Canadian joins a star-studded roster at the Blaisdell Arena, Dec. 21-23 HONOLULU (November 6, 2018) — The No. 1 Canadian on the ATP World Tour, Milos Raonic, has committed to play in the 2018 Hawaii Open Tennis Tournament, presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, joining the competitive […] Continue to read full article...
Status: ATP no. 11. Has won titles this year in Paris, Marseille and Moscow.
HT: 6-6 WT: 194
DOB: May 21, 1996 In: Moscow, Russia
First Tennis Memory: I remember how I first start to play tennis with my first coach in Moscow. When I was a kid I was doing a lot of exercises. Then we went to summer camp. Those are my young age memories.
Tennis Inspirations: As in favorite player? Yes my favorite players were Marat Safin and Juan Martin Del Potro while I was growing up. Continue to read full article...
Nov/18
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Is Khachanov the bigger stronger version of Djokovic?
3 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
It was a win that sent shockwaves through a sport. Karen Khachanov crushed world no. 1 Novak Djokovic 64 75 with a violent display of superior physical defense and offense. The Russian 22 year old won his first Masters 1000 title in Paris yesterday but he also showed he has the possible solution to solve […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski
The trend of a top player hiring the "super coach" is very popular now in tennis, especially after Ivan Lendl helped guide Andy Murray to finally win major titles at US Open, Wimbledon and the Olympics. The player needs a coach who has actually competed through the fire and fury of a Grand Slam major, and prevailed.
Jeff Salzenstein, a former top 100 ATP player and standout at Stanford University, isn't so sure that hiring a former major champion as a coach is the most astute option because, in his view, the best coaches were not the most successful players - and the great champions do not automatically become decorated and accomplished coaches. Continue to read full article...
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Status: ATP # 14. Career high ranking of 13. Won eight career ATP singles titles including three in 2018.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 163
DOB: May 24, 1987 In: San Remo, Italy
First Tennis Memory: “I have a lot of memories in my career. When I was young I was playing tennis and football too. When I was 14 I decide to play tennis because I play a lot on the courts, so I have the mentality, if I lose, I lose. And I win, I win.” Continue to read full article...