TAG: Rafael Nadal
Jul/26
31
Intimidation Is A Part Of Tennis
3 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
By Scoop Malinowski “You can’t intimidate much physically in tennis but there’s a lot of mental intimidation that goes on.” – Patrick McEnroe Patrick McEnroe won a Grand Slam in doubles and played in a Grand Slam semifinal in singles. He also played against most of the legends of his era like Boris Becker, Andre […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Roddick · Ivan Lendl · Jimmy Connors · Marcelo Rios · Rafael Nadal
The Japanese men’s contingent has been eliminated from the 2026 Roland Garros main draw. No one making it to the main draw in the Grand Slam is the first time it happened in 16 years since the 2010 AO. No Nishioka, Nishikori… Sakamoto, Uchida, Noguchi all lost in qualies. The controversial argument between Sakamoto and […] Continue to read full article...
Bianca Andreescu · French Open · Michael Zheng · Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros
Dec/25
23
2018 Djokovic Nadal Wimby Semi Was Unbelievable
Comments off · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
Novak Djokovic beating Rafa Nadal 10-8 in the fifth set of 2018 Wimbledon semi was replayed last night by Tennis Channel and it was actually more fascinating to see it eight years later than live! I have more appreciation seeing this fight to the death rivalry between the two greatest champions of tennis history, in […] Continue to read full article...
22 time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal gave an interview with Movistar sponsor to update the public about his status, one year after he retired during Davis Cup final 2024. Nadal and is family recently returned to Majorca from a vacation to Japan. His relationship with tennis at the moment. “I played 45 minutes with […] Continue to read full article...
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 123 (career best was 113). Ht: 6-1 Wt: 185 DOB: December 5, 2001 In: Newmarket, Ontario First Tennis Memory: Playing in my home club in Newmarket, Canada, just kind of whacking the sponge ball around (age 4). Tennis Inspirations: My dad (Brian) coached at the club in Newmarket. I […] Continue to read full article...
Bible · Canada · Kentucky · Liam Draxl · Milos Raonic · Rafael Nadal
They say red clay is the most challenging surface to compete on physically and mentally because the courts are slower and winning points, games, sets and matches requires more work and effort. Rafael Nadal’s attendance at ATP World Tour clay events indicate he was an iron man competitor… he played Roland Garros 18 straight years […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Australian Open · Babolat · Nike · Rafael Nadal
I found this interview by Paul Bauman, the renowned Norcal Tennis Czar, did with former ATP top 20 ATP player Dmitry Tursunov about playing Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray… Question: What was it like to play Roger Federer? Dmitry Tursunov: I was expecting lightning and fire. He can come up with […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · Dmitri Tursunov · Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roger Federer
Earlier this year Roger Federer dropped the brainchild that he intends to do a long global exhibition tour of matches against various opponents from his illustrious, historic career. Today the tennis icon says he’s open to starting a ‘Fedal tour’ with arch rival Rafael Nadal. Question: “Would you ever start a senior tour with Rafa?” […] Continue to read full article...
The US Open Grand Slam experience has evolved considerably over the years in structure, size but also in other simple ways. Today you are unlikely to see the elites outside of an Arthur Ashe Stadium luxury box. But back in the old days, the outer courts had more appeal. A colleague journalist claims he saw […] Continue to read full article...
Anna Kourikova · Brad Pitt · Carlos Moya · Rafael Nadal · US Open
Jun/25
23
10 Questions The Media Should Ask Federer Nadal
5 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
When did you first realize Novak Djokovic was going to be a major threat to your supremacy? What skills does he have that inflicted on you the most trouble? Which loss or losses to Novak Djokovic were the most heartbreaking? Which performances of Novak Djokovic were the most impressive to you? Did you share notes […] Continue to read full article...
Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roger Federer · Steve Burkett
