Archive for September 2026
The mysterious enigma and former world no. 1 marvel Marcelo Rios emerged after a long absence from the tennis scene this past weekend at the Davis Cup tie between Chile and Spain contested at the Central Court Anita Lizana in Santiago, Chile. Rios, stylish as always, stood out wearing white pants up to his knees, […] Continue to read full article...
Sep/26
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Biofile Darwin Blanch Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP ranking 166. Won his first ATP Challenger title yesterday at Tiburon Challenger. Second youngest player to earn ATP ranking points at ITF tournament in Spain – 14 years, 5 months (2 months older than Nicolas Alvarez Varona 14y 3m in 2015). DOB: September 28, 2007 In: Boca Raton, FL Ht: […] Continue to read full article...
Carlos Alcaraz · Darwin Blanch · Gael Monfils · Nike · Novak Djokovic · Tiburon Challenger · Wilson Blade
Sep/26
17
When Arthur Ashe Went To Dinner With Howard Cosell
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Bob Page, former MSG Network sports anchor and host: “We could tell Howard Cosell stories for a long time. My late colleague Al Trautwig worked the Olympics with Howard on ABC-TV. Arthur Ashe worked with them too. They were all seated at a restaurant table. Young waitress comes over. Al told me that Cosell started […] Continue to read full article...
Sep/26
17
The Tennis Media Trying To Uglify Zverev’s Triumph
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The dysfunction of tennis continues. As the sport soars, the self sabotage never ends. The tennis media is so rotten and despicable it’s actually trying to find faults in and to uglify Alexander Zverev’s magical, monumental, majestic US Open triumph. Despicable. Andy Roddick is out there calling Zverev an “energy vampire” because of how focused […] Continue to read full article...
adidas · Alexander Zverev · Germany · Head tennis · US Open
A fascinating clash happened yesterday at Tiburon Challenger, featuring 28 year old Stefan Kozlov vs 18 year old Darwin Blanch. The first round duel was a rematch of a three setter the two played late last year at Champaign Challenger (semi(, won by Kozlov 62 67 63. Yesterday’s thriller saw Blanch win the first set […] Continue to read full article...
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The ultimate tennis experience is the Grand Slam first week or a thrilling five set final. But things can always be improved… I can dream can’t I? If I could produce one night of exhibition tennis here’s what it would be… All matches are one set normal scoring. No post match interviews on court. No […] Continue to read full article...
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Venus Williams has also made more money from free handout wildcard entries than any other WTA PLAYER today. The American tennis legend has asked for and received twelve wildcard entries for singles events in 2026. No longer able to produce winning tennis, Venus was dismissed in the first round of every single tournament she tried […] Continue to read full article...
Alexander Zverev’s US Open win elevates him to no. 4 on the all-time tennis career money earnings list. Adding yesterday’s $5.5 million check increases his career total to $74 million surpassing Jannik Sinner. Ryakina’s gameplan vs Sabalenka: “It was all about the returning, it’s powerful game from her for sure, read some moments, and make […] Continue to read full article...
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Sep/26
14
Rybakina, Zverev US Open Wins Defy Establishment
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By Scoop Malinowski The US Open produced two new champions this year that surely were not met with enthusiastic approval from the tennis establishment. Elena Rybakina, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets on Saturday, defied the WTA at WTA Finals last year when she refused to take a photograph alongside WTA CEO Portia Archer. […] Continue to read full article...
Sep/26
13
Bryan Shelton On Facing McEnroe And A Rude Encounter With BG
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By Scoop Malinowski My first interaction with Bryan Shelton was at Eddie Herr International Championships at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL ten years ago. I asked Bryan about if he ever had played John McEnroe for my Facing McEnroe book. He shared a wonderful memory: “I played him in doubles. It must have been early […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Ben Shelton · Brad Gilbert · Bryan Shelton · Jimmy Connors · John McEnroe · US Open
