Archive for July 2021
In 1999 at Wimbledon, Alexandra Stevenson accomplished one of the most memorable runs in Grand Slam history. Just 18 and two weeks out of high school, the Californian entered Wimbledon qualies as the no. 1 seed. Stevenson defeated Sandra Cacic 63 75 in her first professional grass court match (she played the junior even in […] Continue to read full article...
Not only is Serbian super champion Novak Djokovic reigning supreme over the ATP right now in singles but the top team in ATP doubles is from neighboring Croatia. Mate Pavic and Nikola Mektic are the number one seeds at Wimbledon. Pavic is the no. 1 ranked ATP doubles player at the moment and Mektic is […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Croatia · Mate Pavic · Nikola Mektic · Novak Djokovic · Serbia · Wimbledon
Jul/21
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Federer: “I don’t think I’m playing because he’s doing well…”
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Roger Federer was asked two days ago if one of the main, motivating reasons he’s still playing at near 40 is to try to protect his 20 Grand Slam singles majors record from being overtaken by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Federer did not give his questioner a certain answer but did give strong praise […] Continue to read full article...
Emma Raducanu had a good not sensational ITF junior career. Her results were okay… in her last junior slam she lost first round at Wimbedon in 2019 to Martyna Kubka 60 16 57. At 2019 AO she lost first round to Himari Sato 26 57. At 2018 US Open Emma lost in QF to Clara […] Continue to read full article...
Following his tough, three-set win vs. American Denis Kudla, ATP world no. 1 Novak Djokovic was asked on court about his extraordinary drive and determination to reign supreme in the tennis universe. Djokovic paused and revealed an unexpected answer: “I think part of it is genes. My family, the way I’ve grown up in difficult […] Continue to read full article...
Novak Djokovic · Serbia · Wimbledon · Wolfman
In the summer of 2000 Pete Sampras was asked: Who among the younger generation – such as Hewitt, Haas, Federer, Ferrero and Vinciguerra – impresses you the most as a potential champion and why? Sampras answered: “All those guys you mentioned have something about them that makes them capable of winning a Grand Slam. But […] Continue to read full article...
adidas tennis · Korda · Sebastian Korda · Wilson racquets · Wimbledon
Jul/21
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Which Tennis Player Has The Most Instagram Followers?
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You may be surprised by these instagram stats about which tennis players boast the most followers… Anna Kournikova 1.7 million Venus Williams 1.3 m Gael Monfils 739 k Coco Gauff 694 k Juan Martin Del Potro 1.8 m Andy Murray 1.7 m Nick Kyrgios 1.6 m Simona Halep 1.6 m Maria Sharapova 4.1 m Sania […] Continue to read full article...
Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roger Federer · Serena Williams
A couple of years ago the normally mild-mannered Felix Auger-Aliassime fired some verbal shots at Nick Kyrgios after their hard fought, drama filled three set battle at Queens Club 2019. Kyrgios was fined $25,000 for his behavior during the match. ‘I think he’s a good tennis player, but I could never be friends or close […] Continue to read full article...
Canada · Felix · Nick Kyrgios · Wimbledon
Status: 1996 Wimbledon champion. Won 17 career ATP singles titles and three in doubles. Reached no. 4 ranking in 1999. Turned pro in 1989 and played until 2003. Became Rotterdam tournament director in 2004. Authored tennis book ‘Fast Balls’ in 2005. DOB: December 6, 1971 In: Rotterdam, Netherlands Ht: 6-5 Wt: 190 Early Tennis Memory: […] Continue to read full article...
Holland · Netherlands · Richard Krajicek · Rotterdam · Wimbledon
