Archive for April 2021
Apr/21
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Top Ten Tennis Bores and Charisma Kings
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Brian Gottfried once said: “If all players behaved like me, nobody would come to watch tennis.” I never saw Brian Gottfried play but have had the fortune to interview him several times and if his on court demeaner was considered boring, even by his own self-admission, let it be known the former world no. 3 […] Continue to read full article...
Djokovic · Fognini · Gottfried · Kyrgios · Paire · Tiafoe · Tilden
April 29, 2021 NEWPORT, R.I. – In celebration of the recent launch of Kicks on Court, a new digital exhibit about the history of tennis shoes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame is auctioning off a pair of one-of-a-kind, hand-painted sneakers featuring art inspired by Hall of Famer Björn Borg. Proceeds of the auction will […] Continue to read full article...
Bjorn Borg · Donnay · Facing Bjorn Borg · Fila · Newport Hall of Fame · Sweden
Apr/21
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Biofile: Andrei Cherkasov Interview
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP no. 13. Winner of two ATP singles titles, the first two editions of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Reached QF of US Open, AO and Roland Garros. Currently a coach at IMG in Bradenton, FL. DOB: July 4, 1970 In: Ufa, Soviet Union First Tennis Memory: “Probably when I […] Continue to read full article...
Andrei Cherkasov · Davis Cup · IMG · Kremlin Cup · Russia
Apr/21
27
The Pressure On Nadal Is Enormous
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Rafael Nadal has thrived on pressure… throughout his career he has overcome every obstacle imaginable – Mariano Puerta, Lleyton Hewitt, hard courts, grass courts, Wimbledon, Robin Soderling, Olympics, knee issues, clay court sustained dominance, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic. Now at age 34 and about to turn 35 on June 3, Nadal will face perhaps the […] Continue to read full article...
Babolat · Nike · Rafa Nadal · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · Spain
Rafael Nadal saved a match point to win his 12th Barcelona title vs Stefanos Tsitsipas, 64 67 75. The King of Clay is now 7-2 career vs. the Greek. Nadal said after that he has room “to keep improving.” Tsitsipas said of Nadal: “He hates to lose more than anyone… I haven’t seen anyone fight […] Continue to read full article...
Recently in Lakewood Ranch, Florida there was a violent punchout on a tennis court. The crime happened in the first set of an 4.5/5.0 league match after a line call dispute. Both of the adult senior players are distinguished – the one from Chile named Gaston competed in the Orange Bowl many years ago as […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/21
21
Rising Star Andrey Rublev Overcomes 11-Time Champ Rafael Nadal
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By Caleigh Martin Have you ever felt the satisfaction of seeing an underdog player that you rooted for in Tennis Online Betting, upsetting a superstar in the field of tennis? That’s probably how the fans of this 23-year-old rising legend felt after witnessing him obliterate the name we always see in the headlines of tennis […] Continue to read full article...
Andrey Rublev · Monte Carlo Rolex Masters · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros
American 19-year old Zane Khan has made a significant move up the rankings this year, including a hot streak of winning 14 out of 15 ITF matches, two ITF titles and his best career win at Orlando Challenger. One of his coaches, Christopher Begg, shares insights about the former top ten ITF junior’s progression… By […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Christopher Begg · Delray Beach · Nike · Zane Khan
Apr/21
19
Harrison vs. Young Rivalry Resumes In Tallahassee
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Ryan Harrison and Donald Young will clash again tomorrow in a crucially important first round duel at the Tallahasee Challenger. The two American former prospects and now veteran journeyman are both fighting for survival in pro tennis. Harrison, 28, is ranked 579 and Young, 32, is no. 346. Harrison was very lucky to get into […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/21
19
Nadal Takes Some Jabs At Djokovic
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The Barcelona Open has begun and Rafael Nadal directed some passive-aggressive jabs at his arch rival Novak Djokovic. “Like he’s (Novak Djokovic) always saying and talking about these records and well done for him but it’s not my approach. I have a healthy ambition. Of course I am ambitious. If not, I would never be […] Continue to read full article...
