TAG: Newport
The great Jimmy Cannon used to have a semi-regular newspaper column titled Nobody Asked Me But… where he would say things like, “People in bus terminals look tired even before they begin their trip.” “Ever notice how shy a name-dropper pretends to be when he identifies himself with an important person?” “England produces the best […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Jimmy Cannon · Mizuno · Newport · Roger Federer
Jul/25
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Newport 250 Drops To Challenger But Still Thrives
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By Scoop Malinowski When the news first broke last year that the historic Newport Hall of Fame Championships ATP 250 summer classic was sold to another date on the calendar on another continent, the reaction of longtime attendees of this New England summer classic was horror. But this thriving little tournament was too popular and […] Continue to read full article...
Adrian Mannarino · Caty Mcnally · Hall of Fame Open · Newport · Tatiana Maria · Zachary Svajda
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 128. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175 DOB: December 23, 2001 In: Greenwich, CT First Tennis Memory: Playing tennis with my grandfather at a club in Connecticut. Tennis Inspirations: Roger Federer – the first person I remember watching on TV. All the American greats – James Blake, his brother Thomas is […] Continue to read full article...
Asics · ATP · Eliot Spizzirri · Newport · US Open
Jul/25
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Billionaire To Play Newport Doubles With Sock
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Billionaire hedge funder Bill Ackman will play in the ATP Newport Challenger doubles draw with Jack Sock next week. Ackman explains what happened: I met @NickKyrgios on @X and he proposed we play an ATP tournament together. Unfortunately, Nick got injured so our doubles hopes have been delayed, but fortunately fate intervened. @JackSock managed to […] Continue to read full article...
Bill Ackman · Jack SOck · Newport · Newport Hall of Fame · Nick Kyrgios
Two years ago Alex Michelsen lost in the second round of AO junior qualies to Asahi Hazaraki 75 67 16. Now he’s a top 60 ATP player contending for ATP World Tour titles, Hazaragi currently plays NCAA tennis for University of Oklahoma. Today Michelsen will play Marcos Giron to try to win his first ATP […] Continue to read full article...
Alex Michelsen · ATP · Newport
Jul/24
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Final Newport ATP Tournament Kicks Off
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Once again the Hall of Fame Open ATP tournament in Newport, Rhode Island has formed another diverse, exciting draw featuring a range of pro tennis talents. This year will be the final edition of the historic event as it will be replaces on the ATP World Tour schedule next year. Main draw action begins tomorrow. […] Continue to read full article...
Jul/24
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2025 Hall of Fame Open To Be “Revamped”
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The popular annual ATP Newport tournament was removed from the 2025 schedule earlier this year however breaking news is that some kind of new event will be “revamped” for next year and will be announced at a press conference next Weds… WHAT The International Tennis Hall of Fame will be announcing a revamped Hall of […] Continue to read full article...
Hall of Fame Open · Newport · Newport Hall of Fame · Patrick McEnroe
By Scoop Malinowski Even on the amateur tennis circuit the “high” of playing tennis is so addictive players will make unusual efforts and sacrifices to obtain that special feeling again. Here are some astounding examples I’ve encountered over the years… A 67 year old man from Ontario, Canada drove all the way to Florida to […] Continue to read full article...
Canada · Newport · Tennis · Tennis high · US Open
Jan/24
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Harry Cicma: First And Last Pro Matches
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By Scoop Malinowski We resume the “First And Last Pro Matches” Feature with Former Rutgers University player Harry Cicma, who attained an ATP Tour World ranking on the professional circuit before becoming a Emmy Award winning TV news anchor and reporter for NBC and CBS. First Pro Match: It was truly a dream come true […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · CBS · Harry Cicma · NBC · Newport · Rutgers University
Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj and Richard Evans to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024 Paes and Amritraj become the first Indians elected to the Hall of Fame. Paes will be inducted in the Player Category, with Amritraj and Evans selected in the Contributor Category. The Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony will […] Continue to read full article...
Leander Paes · Newport · Tennis Hall of Fame · Vijay Amritraj
