Archive for February 2020
First time seeing Soonwoo Kwon play on TV but what a sensational first impression by this tenacious and talented Korean. Kwon, attired in Fila from head to toe, dismanted a healthy and motivated Milos Raonic 76 67 64 at the New York Open. It is a shocking upset by this unknown world no. 84. Most […] Continue to read full article...
Feb/20
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John Wayne Would Give Justin Gimelstob A Second Chance
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By Scoop Malinowski “A man deserves a second chance – but keep an eye on him.” – John Wayne The journey to tennis greatness does not always end as poetically as a Roger Federer Wimbledon triumph. Tennis can be a brutal blood sport, a lifetime full of hard work, sacrifice, suffering, frustration, perseverance and in […] Continue to read full article...
Jack Sock will make his 2020 debut this week at New York Open where he has been granted a wildcard. Sock will meet Marcos Giron in the first round in singles. It will be their first meeting as professionals. Giron could be a suitable draw for Sock as the 26 year old American has only […] Continue to read full article...
Richard Gasquet beat Feliciano Lopez yesterday in the round of 16 in Montpellier 67 64 62. It must have felt like deja vu for both. Their first meeting was seventeen years earlier in 2003 in Marseille, with Gasquet winning that one 67 64 64. Gasquet was just 16 years old then, Lopez 21. Over the […] Continue to read full article...
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Margaret Court is a devout Christian who believes in God, Jesus Christ and the words of the Holy Bible, which condemns homosexuality and promoting homosexuality to children. Margaret Court will not back down from these religious convictions. At age 77, she is a strong, brave, powerful woman who will simply not submit to public and […] Continue to read full article...
We have another first time Grand Slam major winner, a girl who was losing to Zidansek at Eddie Herr four years ago. Sonic Sofia Kenin outshined the biggest stars in the WTA with her sensational AO win. Novak Djokovic took another step to all time greatness with his 17th major and one of his hardest-earned, […] Continue to read full article...
Feb/20
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Did Stubborness Cost Thiem His First Major?
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Some of the best players in history have shown devout stubborness in their sometimes questionable decisions. Remember Boris Becker insisting on trying to beat Agassi from the baseline instead of attacking the net, losing eight times in a row to Agassi from 1990-1995. Remember Pete Sampras refusing to change his racquet to a larger framed […] Continue to read full article...
By Jayita A. Belcourt Sofia Kenin is not your average tennis player. And in tonight’s Australian Open Final against two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza, the world was able to see just why. Yes sure, this talented 21-year old has always been feisty and determined to win like most other rising stars – but what sets […] Continue to read full article...
