TAG: Pete Sampras
By Scoop Malinowski Andre Agassi mania had a profound impact on America. The former world no. 1 and Grand Slam king was such an inspiring, exciting figure around the world, some parents even named their boys not Andre, but “Agassi.” There’s a trio of Agassis in the UTR directory of tennis players with the best […] Continue to read full article...
Happy birthday no. 50 to one of the greatest champions in the history of sport, Pete Sampras. Six years in a row as year-end world no. 1, fourteen Grand Slam titles by age 31, three of the most dramatic, unforgettable matches in history (Corretja, Courier, Chesnokov). A winning machine. Everybody knew what was coming but […] Continue to read full article...
Jul/21
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Sampras Says Too Many Good Players Is A Detriment
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Pistol Pete Sampras, winner of fourteen Grand Slam singles titles, believes the ATP World Tour does not benefit from having an abundance of super tennis players. Too much talent is actually a detriment for professional tennis. “What has hurt the men’s game is there are too many good players,” said Sampras. “What sells sport today? […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Djokovic · Federer · Nadal · Pete Sampras
Maria Sharapova trained boxing for nine months when she was 12. Serena Williams has trained boxing off and on during her career. Andy Murray, Caroline Wozniacki, Gael Monfils, Elina Svitolina and many others have employed boxing training coaches. And just this week I learned boxing training in pro tennis goes as far back as the […] Continue to read full article...
Arthur Ashe · boxing · Henry Hines · Pete Sampras · Serena Williams
I did this Biofile with Justin in 2005 at US Open. By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP no. 63. Winner or two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. Finalist at Newport in 2006. Ht: 6-5 Wt: 190 Born On: January 26, 1977 In: Livingston, N.J. Childhood Heroes: “I used to love watching McEnroe, Sampras, Agassi.” Hobbies/Interests: […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Grand Slam · Justin Gimelstob · New Jersey · Pete Sampras · Wimbledon
Feb/18
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Facing Sampras Inteview with Tennis Message
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I recently did this interview with Tennis Message magazine about my latest book "Facing Sampras."
(Photo by Danny Chamblee)
Question: What inspired you to write Facing Sampras?
Scoop Malinowski: "Curiosity to know what is it like to actually play tennis against Pete Sampras from an insider perspective. It's always interesting and educational to learn how the very best at their trade operate, in whatever sport or business or occupation. With Pete Sampras, most of us have seen the matches live or on TV. I wanted to investigate deeper by talking to the players about their experiences on the tennis courts with Pete Continue to read full article...
(Photo by Danny Chamblee)
Question: What inspired you to write Facing Sampras?
Scoop Malinowski: "Curiosity to know what is it like to actually play tennis against Pete Sampras from an insider perspective. It's always interesting and educational to learn how the very best at their trade operate, in whatever sport or business or occupation. With Pete Sampras, most of us have seen the matches live or on TV. I wanted to investigate deeper by talking to the players about their experiences on the tennis courts with Pete Continue to read full article...
Facing Sampras: Symposium of a Champion
Competitors and rivals of Pete Sampras, one of the greatest champions in the history of sport, discuss in detail their memories and experiences of playing tennis against the seven-time Wimbledon champion, who reigned for six years as the ATP World No. 1 ranked tennis player (1993-1998). Continue to read full article...
Nov/17
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Artist’s Views On Tennis: LeRoy Neiman
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By Scoop Malinowski
Artist LeRoy Neiman has traveled the globe to paint, sketch and draw. His creations have showcased nature, humanity or any subject that arrest his attention, including sport and tennis.
"Tennis is pure," says the artist in his studio on a sunny summer day, less than a block from Central Park in New York City. "The players come out quietly. They warm up. They have the player introductions which is very dignified. And then they start to play. There is no big to-do before it starts. That's a tradition and they're holding to it. I like the fact that Sampras wore all white all the time. I like to see my fencers in white, my doctors in white and my tennis players in white [laughs]. In other sports, they've made it so you have other experiences at the event. I think it's gone too far. Tennis is still pure. I don't think tennis needs any improvement or showbiz." Continue to read full article...
Artist · LeRoy Neiman · NYC · Pete Sampras
By Steve Pratt Taking in the excitement and fun at the 2014 USTA Junior Team Tennis National Championships was USTA Northern California section’s coach, Wayne Ferreira, smiling and relaxed in a hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses. Tennis fans from a generation ago should recognize the name: a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, Ferreira saw his share of […] Continue to read full article...
May/11
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Biofile Marion Bartoli Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Won Wimbledon in 2013. Winner of eight WTA singles titles. Highest ranking was no. 7 in the world in 2012. Also won three WTA doubles titles. Ht: 5-6 3/4 Wt: 139 DOB: October 2, 1984 In: Le Puy en Velay, France Hobbies/Interests: “I love to shop. Love to paint. I love […] Continue to read full article...
Marion Bartoli · Monica Seles · Pete Sampras · Serena Williams · Wimbledon
