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Apr/24
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Nadal’s Imminent Retirement Explained by DiMaggio
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By Scoop Malinowski Retirements of sporting icons is always a sensitive, intriguing, dramatic process. It’s not only the metaphorical death of a hero in the arena, it’s much more than that. Nobody ever wants to stop what he or she loves doing. Nor does the audience or the business itself. Rafael Nadal is at the […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Joe DiMaggio · New York Yankees · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros
Mar/24
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Memory Lane: First Federer Nadal Clash Was 20 Years Ago Today
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The first time Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal clashed was exactly two decades ago, in the third round of the Miami Open, then called the Nasdaq 100, on stadium court. Highlights of the historic clash here It was a monumental moment in tennis history and one of the highlight performances of Nadal’s career. I once […] Continue to read full article...
Mar/24
27
Djokovic Decides To Dismiss Goran
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After six years and twelve Grand Slam titles earned, Novak Djokovic has decided to dismiss Goran Ivanisevic as his coach. “Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago. Our on court chemistry had it’s ups and downs but our friendship was always rock solid… I remember clearly the moment I invited […] Continue to read full article...
ATP has announced the 2025 ATP Tour calendar. The upcoming season features enhanced top-tier events and a total of 60 tournaments across 29 countries. Key highlights and enhancements include: Expanded ATP Masters 1000 tournaments: The National Bank Open Presented by Rogers and Cincinnati Open will expand to 12-day events in 2025. This aligns seven of […] Continue to read full article...
Mar/24
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Rafael Nadal On The Verge Of Bidding Farewell To Big-Time Tennis?
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It’s time to ponder whether the great Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is approaching the final stretch of his remarkable career. His recent forced withdrawal from the prestigious Indian Wells Masters tournament due to insufficient recovery after another injury has sparked new reflections on the potential imminent departure of the 37-year-old athlete from the world […] Continue to read full article...
Babolat · Nike · Rafa · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · Spain · US Open
Yannick Noah thrashed Steffi Graf in 1992 despite he being a retired player and she in her prime. The two tennis icons played tiebreakers at a Bercy Paris fundraiser for Noah’s foundation. Event was called the Tennis and Rock Challenge, with $250,000 on the line. Cyril Hamel remembers the event. “Noah organized an event (in […] Continue to read full article...
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Mar/24
5
Interesting Indian Wells Qualies Results
5 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
Steve Johnson got a wildcard into BNP Paribas qualies but lost a heartbreaker first round to Emilio Nava 76 67 46. The 34 year old American is ranked 242 Last year at Sarasota Open Challenger Seongchan Hong told me his toughest opponent was Korean compatriot Soonwoo Kwon because he never missed a backhand in their […] Continue to read full article...
BNP Paribas Open · Clervie Ngounoue · Fifth Slam · Jerry Shang
Peter Figura: Hi Scoop, LOVE your book, and what I like the most is personal touch, and the impact that Vitas had on people. I like parts of Sampras, McEnroe, and Pat Cash. And what is really important how people remember the moment he died. Believe or not I am one of those who remember […] Continue to read full article...
NYC · Queens · Vitas · Vitas Gerulaitis
Feb/24
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Don Budge’s Friendship With Artist
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Don Budge oil painting in the museum by James Gwynne. By Scoop Malinowski Two weeks ago I discovered an astounding fact which then led to a series of insights into tennis history. Lunch with a childhood friend Drew Murray at his law office revealed that one of our neighbors back in the 1970s, the father […] Continue to read full article...
CA · Dingmans Ferry PA · Don Budge · Grand Slam · Hall of Fame · Oakland · Wimbledon
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
