TAG: Grand Slam
By Scoop Malinowski Christian Harrison has won the first Grand Slam major title of his professional career at the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. The long-time Bradenton resident teamed up with Great Britain’s 36 year old Neal Skupski to defeat the Australian team of Marc Polmans and Jason Kubler 7-6 6-4. Last year Harrison […] Continue to read full article...
Yes dear readers this is not a joke. The US Open has added a new gimmick to the US Open experience later this month… a match making docuseries about a female tennis fan trying to find romance at US Open… “Introducing Game, Set, Matchmaker, a bold new US Open YouTube series that follows one tennis-savvy […] Continue to read full article...
Flushing Meadows · Grand Slam · NYC · US Open
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Biofile Thanasi Kokkinakis Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: 2024 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open champion. ATP No. 77. Winner of one ATP singles titles and 2023 Australian Open doubles title. Member of Australian Davis Cup team. Career best ranking was 65 in Nov. 2023. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 190 DOB: April 10, 1996 In: Adelaide, Australia First Memory Of Tennis: Is […] Continue to read full article...
Adelaide · Australia · Davis Cup · Grand Slam · Nick Kyrgios · Thanasi Kokkinakis
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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
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Found a 70s vintage Rod Laver polo shirt, never worn, original tags
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Shocking find at the Roser Church Thrift Store on Anna Maria Island in Florida… an original, mint condition, never-worn Rod Laver brand blue collared polo with original tags. Somebody apparently bought it and never wore it and recently donated it to the store. It’s medium but just a little too small for me unfortunately. Don’t […] Continue to read full article...
Australia · Australian Open · Grand Slam · Hall of Fame · Rod Laver · Roland Garros · US Open · Wimbledon
There’s a rhythmic dance that exists on the tennis court – the back and forth of a fluorescent yellow ball, the swift footwork, and the sharp, decisive swings. Tennis, one of the world’s most beloved sports, captivates audiences not just for its competitiveness but for its rich history and the stories it tells. With the […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Coco Gauff · Grand Slam · Novak Djokovic · US Open
The state of the tennis media is at an all time rock bottom low now. From being called “the worst and awful” by a champion player (Reilly Opelka), to several reporters asking Grand Slam press conference questions and not even knowing if the player had won or lost, to one idiot pervert reporter even asking […] Continue to read full article...
Grand Slam · Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Reilly Opelka · Roger Federer · Tennis media · Wimbledon
There’s no doubt that the four Grand Slams are some of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. However, for casual fans, it can be a confusing and overwhelming topic. This guide will help break down each event so that you can easily follow along and understand what’s going on next time one comes […] Continue to read full article...
AO · Grand Slam · Roland Garros · US Open · Wimbledon
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Academy Award Winner Played US Open
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By Scoop Malinowski You learn something new every day and today I learned an interesting fact. There was an Academy Award-winning actress who was such a good tennis player that she competed in a main draw of a Grand Slam. The star and title role of the 1940 film “Kitty Foyle” – Ginger Rogers – […] Continue to read full article...
Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Grand Slam · Hollywood · Mixed doubles · US Open
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 100. Beat John Isner, 67 76 76 to become first Chinese player to win an ATP World Tour title in Dallas 2023. 2026 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open champion. Career high ranking was 54 in 2023. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 176 DOB: October 14, 1999 In: Hangzhou, China First Tennis Memory: […] Continue to read full article...
adidas · China · Grand Slam · Head tennis · US Open · Yibing Wu
