Articles
14
Eala Saved Toronto But Hale Is Taking Full Credit
No comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
WTA Toronto tournament director Karl Hale is taking full credit for the enormous success of the NBO event but failed to credit the contributions and efforts of Alexandra Eala’s extraordinary popularity and drawing power. Here is Hale’s statement, which shockingly fails to mention Eala… Tennis in Canada is absolutely booming. This year, the National Bank […] Continue to read full article...
Alexandra Eala · Karl Hale · NBO · Nike
13
National Grass Courts At Philadelphia Cricket Club
2 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski My oral history of two days and three matches at USTA Level 1 National Grass Courts At Philadelphia Cricket Club, in no particular order… Bill Tilden was once a member of this spectacular club located about 15 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. Tilden was born and raised in Germantown section, pretty […] Continue to read full article...
Bill Tilden · Chestnut Hill · Jeff Morrison · Philadelphia Cricket Club · Rick Leach · Vivek Varma
By Scoop Malinowski It can be argued that Don Budge is the greatest tennis player of all time. Some of his achievements in the sport were never matched by the likes of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Budge swept all four major tennis tournaments in 1938 – Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US […] Continue to read full article...
Desmond Margetson · Don Budge · Jack Kramer · Newport Hall of Fame · Pete Sampras · Wimbledon
4
Celebrating Tennis Legend Jimmie McDaniel
2 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles
LOS ANGELES, CA July 29, 2026 The Jimmie McDaniel Tennis Legacy Foundation proudly commemorates the 86th Anniversary of one of the most significant moments in American tennis history: the historic exhibition match between Jimmie McDaniel, America’s premier Black tennis champion, and world No. 1 Don Budge on July 29, 1940, at Harlem’s Black-owned Cosmopolitan Tennis […] Continue to read full article...
Bob Davis · Don Budge · Jimmy McDaniel · Jimmy McDaniel Foundation
3
Lakeland Prep School Tennis: Building Skill, Character, and Competitive Excellence
No comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles
Tennis has long been recognized as one of the best sports for developing discipline, mental toughness, and lifelong fitness. At Lakeland Preparatory School in Lakeland, Tennessee, the tennis program provides student-athletes with an opportunity to sharpen their athletic abilities while excelling academically. As part of the school’s growing athletics department, Lakeland Prep School tennis encourages […] Continue to read full article...
3
Former ATP No. 38 Sargis Sargsian Walked On My Court
5 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski Miracles happen in life and one happened to me yesterday on a tennis court. A former ATP world no. 38 walked on my court and then we hit. I kid you not. Former 1997 Newport Hall of Fame Champion Sargis Sargsian literally walked on my court at Demarest NJ Nature Center and […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · AO · ATP · Demarest Nature Center · Olympics · Roger Federer · Sargis Sargsian · Yevgeny Kafelnikov
2
Eala Is The Star WTA Desperately Needs
No comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
It has been a very long time since the WTA has experienced such a high impact superstar player like Alexandra Eala. At the coming National Bank Open the Wednesday night ticket is sold out in Toronto because of Eala. Reliable sources reveal that only Serena Williams has done that in the last twenty years. Not […] Continue to read full article...
Alexandera Eala · Babolat · Jennifer Capriati · Mubadala DC Open · Philippines
31
Intimidation Is A Part Of Tennis
3 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski “You can’t intimidate much physically in tennis but there’s a lot of mental intimidation that goes on.” – Patrick McEnroe Patrick McEnroe won a Grand Slam in doubles and played in a Grand Slam semifinal in singles. He also played against most of the legends of his era like Boris Becker, Andre […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Roddick · Ivan Lendl · Jimmy Connors · Marcelo Rios · Rafael Nadal
Tennis legend John McEnroe still loves a good tennis battle at age 67 and he got one this week at Malibu Racquet Club. The former ATP world no. 1 in singles and doubles and winner of 77 ATP titles each in both singles and doubles, hit this week with WTA player Carson Branstine. The workout […] Continue to read full article...
CHICAGO (July 9, 2026) – Wilson Sporting Goods today announces Defyer, a groundbreaking performance tennis racket franchise that redefines maximum performance for modern players. Defiant by design, this new collection delivers explosive spin and power for athletes who continue to push the limits of greatness. Defyer is played by some of the top athletes in the world, including […] Continue to read full article...
