Archive for July 2022
I watched the highlights of Frances Tiafoe’s QF Atlanta win vs Brandon Nakashima 64 62. Tiafoe looks different, a little lighter and speedier around the court. There is also a supreme confidence glowing from his aura, as if he feels now is the time to shine, his time has arrived. Of course this observation may […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP world no. 5 and winner of five ATP singles titles. Also won 1982 Roland Garros mixed doubles with Andrea Jaeger. DOB: August 16, 1964 In: Buffalo, NY Ht: 5-9 Wt: 155 First Tennis Memory: Is taking a lesson with a guy named Ian Fletcher in Buffalo. And coming off […] Continue to read full article...
IMG Academy · Jimmy Arias · NBTA · Nick Bollettieri · Roland Garros · US Open
By Scoop Malinowski Ben Shelton first caught my eye about a year ago when he won the NCAA title with University of Florida, coached by his dad Bryan Shelton, a former ATP player and champion. Ben Shelton is a dynamic lefthander, great fire and personality on the court and supreme athleticism. And most importantly, he […] Continue to read full article...
Atlanta · ATP · Ben Shelton · Bryan Shelton
The struggling US Open champion Emma Raducanu has decided who is going to be her next coach. Since winning the 2021 US Open Raducanu has not won any titles but now Dmitry Tursunov will have the opportunity to work his magic again and get the 19 year old back on track. Recently dumped by Anett […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski A couple of years ago Canada looked in position to become the premier tennis superpower. With the dynamic, explosive and fast-rising Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov and the accomplished veteran Milos Raonic leading the way, the North American nation could have taken over the ATP. But the balance of power never shifted. Felix […] Continue to read full article...
Bianca Andreescu · Canada · Denis Shapovalov · Felix Auger-Aliassime · Genie Bouchard · Leylah Fernandez · Milos Raonic
Tommy Paul, one of the rising forces of American tennis along with Taylor Fritz, Jenson Brooksby, Brandon Nakashima, Reilly Opelka and Sebi Korda, annihilated former American star Jack Sock in a 61 61 blowout. It was one of the worst losses of Sock’s career. In their first ATP meeting today in hot humid conditions, Paul […] Continue to read full article...
Atlanta · Jack SOck · New Balance · Tommy Paul · Wilson
Jul/22
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Isner and Macpherson Target Seventh Atlanta Title
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By Scoop Malinowski John Isner’s stunning ATP career began in style in 2007 and fifteen years later the big man is still a mighty force in professional tennis. I was there in Washington DC 2007 when the 22 year old Isner won his first five ATP matches, all in third set tiebreakers. The then unknown […] Continue to read full article...
Atlanta · ATP · David Macpherson · John Isner · Newport
Jul/22
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Musetti and Ruud Prevail in Hamburg, Gstaad Finals
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Lorenzo Musetti has reemerged today with a sensational Hamburg final win vs Carlos Alcaraz 64 67 64. The first ATP title for the 20 year old Italian was earned the hard way as Alcaraz saved five championship points in the second set, two in the 5-4 game and then three more in the tiebreaker. Showing […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski Elena Rybakina just won the biggest tennis tournament in the world as she conquered Ons Jabeur in three sets to win her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. But the tennis establishment is not exactly over-celebrating Rybakina’s historic, dream-come-true triumph. She’s barely noticeable on the home page of the WTA web site. […] Continue to read full article...
adidas · Elena Rybakina · Kazakhstan · Russia · Wimbledon
Jul/22
21
The Toughness Of Tennis Articulated By Jimmy Gatza
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Jimmy Gatza, a former competitor of mine at the St. Petersburg, Florida 35s many moons ago, explains why the mental and physical toughness of players is greatly underrated and underappreciated. I don’t think I’ve ever heard it explained better than this… Jimmy Gatza: “WATCHING THE TRACK & FIELD World Championships: Beautiful to watch. I love […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Denis Kudla · Jenson Brooksby · Jimmy Gatza · John McEnroe · Mats Wilander · Novak Djokovic
