Archive for January 2025
Jan/25
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What Ended Matthew Perry’s Tennis Career
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It’s common knowledge in the tennis world that Friends TV star Matthew Perry was a standout junior tennis player in Canada before moving to the United States as a teenager. The rest of the story is murky – until now. At the library next to my gym here in my Bradenton community I found Perry’s […] Continue to read full article...
Canada · Chrissie Evert · Matthew Perry · Monica Seles · NBTA · Nick Bollettieri · US Open
Jim Elder Keynote Speaker At Bob Davis Celebration Of Life Perico Island resident Jim Elder was a long time friend of renowned tennis figure Bob Davis and was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Celebration Of Life memorial held on January 24, at GT Bray Park. Davis, who passed away at age 80 […] Continue to read full article...
Sergio Augusto Cruz was the coach of Jim Courier on the climb up the rankings from young American prospect out of Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy to Grand Slam champion. Cruz shared some of his standout memories of the journey he shared with Courier… “Twice I had Jim within a point of ATP no. 8 ranking. […] Continue to read full article...
By Jayita A Belcourt 29-year-old veteran Madison Keys has stunned the world by clinching her first grand slam title at the Australian Open. In just over 2 hours, Keys dispatched two-time defending champion and world no.1 Aryan Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the final on Rod Laver Arena, becoming the first women in 20 years […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Australian Open · Madison Keys · Nike · USA · Yonex
Jan/25
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Maria Explained Why She Didn’t Talk To Other Players
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A hot topic lately has been about how some WTA players are whining that certain other elite WTA players don’t talk enough in the locker room and that the camaraderie, conversations and overall social scene on the WTA World Tour is lacking. Well, Maria Sharapova explained in her book “UNSTOPPABLE: MY LIFE SO FAR” why […] Continue to read full article...
By Jayita Belcourt World no. 12 Paula Badosa has delighted Spanish fans by clinching a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals after defeating USA’s Coco Gauff 7-6, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena on Day 10. Gauff came into the tournament seeded three and notably the most in-form player after winning the WTA finals to conclude […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Nike · Paula Badosa · Wilson
The showdown the tennis world was clamoring to see, lived up to expectations and beyond. After Djokovic prevailed 46 64 63 64 he even admitted at 37 he performed one of the defining matches of his career. “One of the most epic matches I’ve played on this court, any court really,” said the man who […] Continue to read full article...
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By Louise Belcourt It was all smooth sailing on Rod Laver arena after the 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-6 87-6(4) on Monday night. But just after sealing his win to equal Roger Federer’s record of 15 quarter final appearances at the Australian Open, the mood quickly soured. As Jim […] Continue to read full article...
Jan/25
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My Conversation With An Illogical Djokovic Hater
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I have a friend/colleague in the tennis media. This person has been a friend for about a decade now, we first met at US Open and started to play matches for years. He played Division 1 NCAA tennis and has worked in the media as a network sports anchor and reporter, so talented that he […] Continue to read full article...
Australian Open · Head Speed Pro · Lacoste Tennis · Novak Djokovic
By Louise Belcourt ALCARAZ defeated BORGES Carlos Alcaraz was not giving away any secrets as he muscled his way into the fourth round of the Australian Open. On a windy day inside Rod Laver Arena, world number 3 Carlos Alcaraz was able to subdue Nuno Borges 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2. The match started off in […] Continue to read full article...
Carlos Alcaraz · Nike · Spain
