Archive for January 2023
Roberto Bautista Agut lost the first three times he played Andy Murray, in 2014 on grass, 2015 on clay and then 2016 in the Shanghai final on hard 76 61. But the Spaniard renowned for his consistency must have figured something out over the next two years. Their fourth meeting was at 2019 Australian Open […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · AO · Mizuno · Roberto Bautista Agut · Spain
Jan/23
20
Nick Bollettieri: Godfather of Modern Tennis Book Excerpt
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After a few years of story, memory and anecdote collecting, I have finally completed my book on Nick Bollettieri. What I have learned is Nick Bollettieri is more fascinating and interesting than many Grand Slam champions, for he created something new and he personally and indirectly touched millions of people’s lives in a positive way…. […] Continue to read full article...
Academy · Bradenton · Coaching · IMG · NBTA · Nick Bollettieri · Tennis
Jan/23
20
Pound For Pound The Best Player On The Planet Is Nishioka
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In boxing, the experts like to talk about who is the pound for pound best fighter in the world. It’s a debate to celebrate and honor who is the best all around skilled talent and not necessarily the biggest and strongest heavyweight champion. In tennis I nominate the best pound for pound, inch for inch […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Japan · Yonex · Yoshihito Nishioka
By Scoop Malinowski One of the most unique playing styles in the ATP right now is American 22 year old Jenson Brooksby. The Sacramento, California native is currently ranked 39 in the world and yesterday he shocked the tennis world again with another extraordinary performance in beating ATP world no. 3 Casper Ruud in four […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · Casper Ruud · Daniil Medvedev · Jenson Brooksby · Novak Djokovic · Uomo Sport · USA Tennis · Wilson tennis
By Scoop Malinowski A balance of power shift appears to be occurring at the 2023 Australian Open with American tennis declaring itself as the future superpower of the sport. Mackenize McDonald shockingly slayed defending champion Rafael Nadal with startling impunity 64 64 75. Then Jenson Brooksby dismissed the second seed Casper Ruud in four sensational […] Continue to read full article...
Jenson Brooksby · MacKenzie McDonald · Michael Mmoh · Sebastian Korda · Tommy Paul · USA Tennis
Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, John McEnroe and Andy Roddick will compete for a $1,000,000 at the Inaugural “Pickleball Slam” to be contested April 2, 2023 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The Pickleball competition will be televised live exclusively on ESPN and will compete directly with the men’s final of Miami […] Continue to read full article...
Mackenzie McDonald showed why one American coach once told me a couple of years ago, “he has the best strokes of all the American players.” The former NCAA champion from UCLA dominated Rafael Nadal from the baseline and forced him into his old fabricated injury act down when 64 53. Forget about Nadal’s old tricks, […] Continue to read full article...
Jan/23
17
Fritz Ready To Shock The World In Melbourne
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Taylor Fritz is a quiet contender to win the 2023 Australian Open. His top credentials to become the next Grand Slam champion of tennis are considerable. Fritz is ranked no. 9 in the world and 5-1 so far this year with wins vs Zverev, Berrettini, Hurkacz, Lehecka and Basilashvili (three top 15 wins all in […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Australian Open · Head tennis · Nike Tennis · Taylor Fritz
Jan/23
17
Grand Slam Agony Continues for Zhang
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26 year old Chinese player Zhizhen Zhang is currently at a career high best ATP ranking of 96 in the world. He is the first Chinese man to enter the ATP top 100. But the emotional high of those achievements has been haunted by a second consecutive catastrophic Grand Slam first round loss. Zhang was […] Continue to read full article...
AO23 · Australian Open · China · Head tennis · Zhizhen Zhang
Jan/23
16
McEnroe Takes Subtle Shot At Rafa Torturing Draper
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An interesting verbal exchanged happened on ESPN during the Rafael Nadal vs Jack Draper Australian Open first round showdown yesterday. Rafael Nadal won in four sets 75 26 64 61. The 21 year old Draper ranked 38 in the world, appeared to be hindered by severe cramping vs the 36 year old Spaniard. When Draper […] Continue to read full article...
AO23 · Australian Open · Jack Draper · John McEnroe · Nike · Rafael Nadal
