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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Winner of nine Grand Slam titles. Reached ATP no. 1 world ranking in 1990. DOB: December 28, 1964 In: Arcadia, CA First Memory Of Tennis: Good question… the one I remember most was playing my first tournament with my dad (Dick) when I was nine. National hard courts in La Jolla. […] Continue to read full article...
Australian Open · Dick Leach · Newport Beach · Rick Leach · Trojans · US Open · USC · Wimbledon
Feb/24
11
Paul Surives Giron, Wins Dallas Open
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By Scoop Malinowski Tommy Paul was severely tested by compatriot Marcos Giron today in the Dallas Open final but found his groove in the third set to prevail 76 57 63. It’s the second ATP singles title for Paul, his first came in Stockholm in late 2021. After the win, the relieved 26 year old […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Dallas Open · Marcos Giron · Tommy Paul · Yonex
Feb/24
9
More Mediocre Results From Raducanu
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This was supposed to be the big comeback for Emma Raducanu. She took the long break to recover from injuries and bad results, trained hard and launched her highly anticipated return to the WTA Tour in 2024. But so far, the former US Open champion still looks like a journeywoman. The 21 year old ranked […] Continue to read full article...
Emma Raducanu · Nike · Wilson
Feb/24
4
When Billie Jean King Snapped At A Ballboy
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We all know tennis can be excruciatingly stressful and tense and even the coolest, most admired legends of the game can have a bad moment of judgement they would later regret. Even Billie Jean King, the pioneer hero and sort of godmother of tennis, was not always an angel on the court in the heat […] Continue to read full article...
Billie Jean King · Boston · International Tennis Hall of Fame · USTA · Virginia Slims · Wimbledon · WTA
Jan/24
25
Biofile Wayne Arthurs Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: The 36-year-old Aussie qualified for main draw of 2007 Wimbledon with a thrilling, 6-3, 3-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4 triumph over over Christophe Rochus on the grass of Roehampton today. Arthurs fought back from a 1-4 deficit in the fifth set to qualify for Wimbledon, which will be his final event. He […] Continue to read full article...
Jan/24
25
Why Are They Targeting Zverev?
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By Scoop Malinowski It makes no sense for the tennis establishment and it’s media weapon to be relentlessly hounding Alexander Zverev the way they are, over alleged domestic violence accusations made by his former girlfriend. This is the second time Zverev has been targeted by such allegations, the first woman named Sharipova ended up being […] Continue to read full article...
Jan/24
21
Biofile Ann Grossman-Wunderlich Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former WTA player from 1987 to 1998. Best ranking was no. 29 in 1993. Reached 4R at French Open twice and US Open once. Won one career WTA title in doubles in Puerto Rico 1993. Today Ann is a certified ZoneCoach Trainer for mental side of life, business and sports DOB: […] Continue to read full article...
Ann Grossman · Chicago Bulls · French Open · Martina Navratilova · Nick Bollettieri · US Open · WTA
Jan/24
21
King Djokovic Isn’t Ready To Vacate His Throne
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After decimating Adrian Mannarino 60 60 63 to reach a quarterfinal showdown vs American Taylor Fritz, ATP world No. 1 and defending AO champion Novak Djokovic, age 36, revealed his thoughts on retirement… “I actually talked about it few times the last year or so, that I feel while being No. 1 and still on […] Continue to read full article...
As told by former NHL All Star defenseman Barry Beck… So if you ever wonder if tennis engages in the business of hired fans and or hecklers, consider this story… My first year in Colorado the team brought in “Krazy George” from Oakland to help out the fan base and generate interest in pro hockey […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Genie's Army · J Block · Samurais
Djokovic told the media after beating Popyrin that the heckler who harassed and disrespected him, actually supplied the spark he needed to overcome the gutsy challenge from the Australian striker: Novak Djokovic: “…You don’t want to know what he said [smiling]. There was a lot of things that were being told to me on the […] Continue to read full article...
