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I did this Biofile interview with Vilas at US Open in 2005. It’s on page 107 in my “Facing Guillermo Vilas” book which is available at amazon for $9.99… The BIOFILE Guillermo Vilas By Scoop Malinowski Status: Hall of Fame tennis great. Born On: August 17, 1952 In: Mar del Plata, Argentina Childhood Heroes: “Rod Laver, […] Continue to read full article...
Argentina · Biofile · Facing Guillermo Vilas · Guillermo Vilas
I remember when I decided to start working on a Facing Guillermo Vilas project – Miami Open at the Key Biscayne site, just outside the main stadium. Two years ago. I remember it was morning, early in the day. Gosh, the memories of just being on the grounds at Crandon Park are uplifting. What a […] Continue to read full article...
Argentina · Borg · Gildemeister · Guillermo Vilas · McEnroe · Puma
On a whim two years ago in Miami I decided to ask some players for their memories of Facing Guillermo Vilas. The only intention was to create a feature for this site about what it was like to play the former champion of Forest Hills and Roland Garros, who many believe was the world’s best […] Continue to read full article...
Argentina · Facing Guillermo Vilas · Guillermo Vilas · Vilas
By Scoop Malinowski
Status: 2004 Roland Garros champion. Holds career wins over Safin, Hewitt, Agassi, Albert Costa, Moya, Ferrero, Corretja and Kafelnikov. Winner of eight career titles.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 155
Born On: December 9, 1978 In: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Childhood Heroes: Boris Becker was my hero when I was pretty young. Then when I start to play tennis professional, I don't have anyone. Continue to read full article...
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By Scoop Malinowski
Status: Former ATP world no. 3 won nine career ATP singles titles and reached the finals of 2004 Roland Garros. Retired in 2009 at age 27.
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 143
Born On: January 13, 1982 In: Rufino, Argentina
Childhood Heroes: Agassi.
Nicknames: El Mago - Magic. Chino - Chinese. Continue to read full article...
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Biofile: Juan Martin Del Potro Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski
Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 172 pounds.
DOB: September 23, 1988 in Tandil, Argentina.
Tennis Inspirations: "When I was younger it was Federer. Hewitt. Hewitt is the best [smiles]. This year again I'm trying to get back to my place in the rankings and trying to play some beautiful tennis again."
Favorite TV Shows: "No. Soccer matches — Boca Juniors in Argentina."
Musical Tastes: "Coldplay, U2, Aerosmith."
First Car: "Volkswagen Polo (green)." Continue to read full article...
Argentina · Delpo · Juan Martin Del Potro · Nike · Wilson
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former world no. 3 captured his first tournament in the U.S. by winning in Washington DC vs. Marcos Baghdatis. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 175 DOB: January 1, 1982 in Unquillo, Cordoba, Argentina First Tennis Memory: “Becker, Wimbledon.” Tennis Inspirations: “My family.” Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Fishing, watching Rally races, futbol, big fan of River […] Continue to read full article...
Argentina · ATP World Tour Finals · David Nalbandian · Wimbledon · Yonex
