TAG: Pete Sampras
Always a thrill to get positive feedback from a satisfied reader who likes my books… This one arrived from Harry Collins on X: Ordered Agassi last week. Hewitt arrived today. Won’t be long until I order Safin @scoopmalinowski Hey! Just wanted to say – really enjoying the book(s). Always been an Agassi fan. Naturally purchased […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Andy Murray · Lleyton Hewitt · Marcelo Rios · Pete Sampras · Roger Federer
Nov/25
25
Five Puzzle Players Courier Could Not Solve
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Jim Courier was ATP world no. 1 and a four time winner of Grand Slam major titles but he had five prominent players he was unable to beat. Three of these puzzling players never won a major title. Courier was 0-3 vs Marcelo Rios, 0-4 vs Alex Corretja and 0-2 vs Alberto Berasategui. The two […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Australian Open · French Open · Ivan Lendl · Jim Courier · Marcelo Rios · Pete Sampras
I came across an old video of a 1991 Masters Final match Pete Sampras vs Jim Courier in Germany. The most striking part of the presentation is how the match did not need any extra gimmicks like bad music, bells and whistles, flashing lights and annoying announcers. This match featured the PLAYERS and nothing else […] Continue to read full article...
Jul/25
31
Canadian Open Classic: 1997 2R Muster vs Salzenstein
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Former American prospect Jeff Salzenstein recalls his famous Canadian Open clash with ATP world no. 2 Thomas Muster… Summer of ’97.2nd round, Canadian Open.Stadium Court. One year out of Stanford, ranked 152 in the world, I’m facing Thomas Muster…“The Musterminator.” He’s No. 2 in the world…an absolute beast on court. Off the court?Intimidating.You feel like […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Canadian Open · Jeff Salzenstein · Pete Sampras · Thomas Muster
Q. With the technology the way it is today is the beauty and the grace that you displayed, is that gone forever. I mean, Pete probably comes — he has that total game, but is the aggressive tone of the game today, has that diminished what you guys used to do? ROD LAVER: A lot […] Continue to read full article...
Australia · John McEnroe · Pete Sampras · Rod Laver · US Open · Wimbledon
May/25
28
When McEnroe Lectured Sampras For Being Boring
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By Scoop Malinowski Tennis is a serious sport which requires infinite focus and concentration so it’s understandable that many top players like Ruud, Sinner, Fritz, Hurkacz, deMinaur, Opelka, Draper, Humbert may be considered boring – while the colorful, charismatic types like Kyrgios, Moutet, Fonseca, Carlos, Medvedev, Djokovic are the rare breed who stand out and […] Continue to read full article...
After about six months as a team, the Novak Djokovic/Andy Murray partnership has ended. In their time together, Djokovic did not win a title but did reach the final of Miami Open, a 67 67 defeat vs. Jakub Mensik. Most tennis observers expected Djokovic and Murray to stay together for Wimbledon but something has triggered […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/25
4
Canceling Big Serves And Aces Is A Stupid Idea
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By Scoop Malinowski There is a growing movement to cancel the most important and difficult shot in tennis – the big first serve. Here is what Rafael Nadal recently said: “Tennis hasn’t changed practically anything in terms of rules throughout its history. People are getting taller and moving better. The serve has a decisive impact. […] Continue to read full article...
It’s surprising the tennis media hasn’t mentioned the passing of the fine author of one of the greatest tennis books ever written – Hard Courts: A look at one year on the mens’ and womens’ professional tennis tours (1990). Feinstein authored 44 books in total, including the hugely popular Season On The Brink, about Indiana […] Continue to read full article...
Hard Courts · John Feinstein · John McEnroe · Monica Seles · Pete Sampras · Ted Tinling
Viktor Troicki yesterday: “I heard a rumor, (Novak Djokovic) wants a ‘big name’ as a coach. Honestly, I’m also guessing. I have no information and no idea who it could be. He’ll be looking for a big name with whom he can share experiences.” This idea makes a lot of sense for several reasons. Djokovic […] Continue to read full article...
