By Scoop Malinowski   Status:  Winner of 44 ATP singles titles including 1995 French Open. Became ATP World No. 1 player on February 12, 1996.   Ht:  5-11  Wt: 165   DOB: October 2, 1967  In: Leibnitz, Austria   Nicknames: “Chester. For Chester Thompson, the drummer from Genesis. When I was playing drums I was always talking […] Continue to read full article...

ATP · Austria · French Open · King of Clay · Lotto · Roland Garros · Thomas Muster

Dominic Thiem obliterated defending champion Novak Djokovic 76 63 60 in a devastating performance which has to be one of the worst defeats by a title defender in recent Grand Slam history. Thiem, the ATP World No 7 player, is now just two match wins from becoming the first Grand Slam major champion from Austria since Thomas Muster won in Paris in 1995. Continue to read full article...

French Open · Roland Garros · Thiem

Status: ATP World No 1 ranked player Ht: 6-2 Wt: 176 DOB: May 22 1987 In: Belgrade Serbia (Note: This interview with an eighteen year old Djokovic was done at the US Open in 2005 after his first round five set duel with Gael Monfils) Tennis Heroes: "Well, Pete Sampras, he was always my idol. I always liked his game even if I don't have the same game as he does. I liked his attitude and the way he played. The way he act on the court I like a lot. He was concentrated a lot during all the matches. And he was playing the best tennis on the very important points, during the very important matches. That's what I liked about Pete Sampras. That's why he was always my idol. He finished his tennis career - I'm really sorry that I didn't have a chance to meet him and to play with him. But I hope in the next two years I will have a chance to meet him. And since he finished the tennis, I like a lot Federer's game and Safin. Safin actually played, not same, but similar game to mine - very aggressive and using all the opportunities. I had the chance to play against Safin in Australian Open and it was a great moment and a great experience, my first appearance on the big center court." Continue to read full article...

AO · Asics · French Open · Head Speed Pro · Lacoste · Nole · Novak Djokovic · Serbia · US Open · Wimbledon

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Winner of 1995 Australian Open and 2000 French Open. Winner of 18 WTA singles titles and 10 doubles titles. DOB: Jan. 15, 1975 In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Childhood Hero: “Chris Evert.” Hobbies/Interests: “Reading, cooking, dancing, music, jet skiing, biking, backgammon, playing cards.” Favorite Movies: “Funny movies, anything that makes me laugh. […] Continue to read full article...

French Open · IMG · Mary Pierce · Roland Garros

By Scoop Malinowski Status: 1990 Roland Garros champion. Won 21 career ATP singles and 34 doubles titles. Won 1988 Roland Garros in doubles (w. E. Sanchez) and 1986 U.S. Open in doubles (w. Zivojinovic). DOB: February 27, 1960 In: Guayaquil, Ecuador Nickname: Go Go – from Jimmy Connors. Tennis Inspirations: I think Nastase, Laver and […] Continue to read full article...

Andre Agassi · Andres Gomez · Ecuador · French Open · Ivan Lendl · Roland Garros

Status: ATP #18. Winner of 8 career ATP singles titles. Tennis Inspirations: "There was some players I liked to watch. It was Marat Safin. Michael Chang when I was young. Because I was a small guy like him and I really liked him as a player. My favorite French player was Cedric Pioline." Nickname: "Gilou." Hobbies/Interests: "I like to play video games, watch movies, rollerblading, and when I have some time I like to play golf." Musical Tastes: "Metallica, AC/DC, rock and roll." Continue to read full article...

ATP · French Open · Gilles Simon · Roland Garros