Archive for August 2026
Aug/26
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US Open Qualies Is The Highpoint Of The Year
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There is no more exciting time of the tennis season than the start of US Open qualifying. It’s the final Grand Slam of the year and every player is ready to rumble 110 percent to make their mark, win as many points and matches as possible and build up their ranking and bank account. The […] Continue to read full article...
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Aug/26
22
Brandon Nakashima Thriving Under Wayne Ferreira’s Coaching
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The best coach in professional tennis today may be Wayne Ferreira who has managed to spark instant success with three prominent players. Starting in 2020, Ferreira became the coach of the struggling Frances Tiafoe (replaced Big Foe’s pal/coach Zack Evenden), until the end of the 2023 season when they would part ways over money. During […] Continue to read full article...
Aug/26
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Facing McEnroe Art By Arnaud Brosset
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A popular French artist named Arnaud Brosset created a work of art about my Facing John McEnroe book which is something I never could have possibly imagined – and my imagination – previously – had no limits. This is so cool! Thank you Arnaud! Continue to read full article...
Nike was once the king of tennis, clothing and shoeing both Agassi and Sampras and later Federer and Nadal. But all great things come to and end and now Nike is struggling. Nike’s shares value have fallen nearly 80% from their 2021 peak, erasing approximately $200 billion in market value as the longstanding company endures […] Continue to read full article...
Alexandra Eala · Babolat · Nike · Philippines · Rafael Nadal · Roger Federer · US Open
Aug/26
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US Open Greed Alienating Tennis Fans
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A grounds pass ticket for day one at the US Open is currently $363 from re-sellers. Tickets for mid range Armstrong are going at around $600. Just a few years ago it was about $75 for a US Open first day grounds pass. One fan said: “The ticket I purchased at the pre-sale for a […] Continue to read full article...
Nobody wants to be the best more than Rafael Jodar right now. He is a man on a mission and the most dynamic entertaining fascinating player in ATP right now. Venus Williams is the worst player in the WTA Tour today. At some point they have to reject her wildcard requests because she will keep […] Continue to read full article...
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Aug/26
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Biofile Katrina Scott Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: WTA 257. DOB: June 11, 2004 In: Los Angeles, CA First Tennis Memory: My first memory of tennis is going to a tennis practice after my ice skating practice when I was seven. At Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Tennis Inspirations: Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. First Famous Person You Met […] Continue to read full article...
Amanda Anisimova · Katrina Scott · Novak Djokovic · Wayne Gretzky · Wilson tennis
Aug/26
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How Tennis Players Can Prepare For Long-Distance Travel
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Tennis can take players far beyond their local courts. From regional tournaments to national competitions and international events, long-distance travel is often part of pursuing the sport seriously. However, hours spent driving or flying can leave players tired, stiff, and mentally drained before they even pick up a racquet. Good preparation can make travel considerably […] Continue to read full article...
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By Scoop Malinowski One of the great sages of tennis Pancho Segura knew what separated champions from contenders. “All the great champions are vicious competitors.” The most vicious competitor in the ATP World Tour today is without a doubt 19 year old Rafael Jodar of Spain. You can see it in his eyes and aura […] Continue to read full article...
Aug/26
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Analyzing The Tirante 120 MPH Forehand Vs. Djokovic
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Thiago Tirante has emerged this year, rather surprisingly, as a top 50 player at age 25. The Argentine hasn’t gotten much hype during his career but he’s been knocking off the likes of Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul this year. Yesterday he scored his career best win beating Novak Djokovic 26 64 64. […] Continue to read full article...
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