TAG: Rafter
Bjorn Borg beat Jimmy Connors the last ten times they played (1979-1981) and won the head to head 15-8. Cristian Garin has said Richard Gasquet is one of his favorite players but still has not played him in the ATP,. They were supposed to play recently in Estoril but Gasquet withdrew. Adriano Panatta is the […] Continue to read full article...
Arrived after 1, Djokovic was supposed to be in the new Armstrong but he didn't show up. The new Louie is terrific, sunken low, no wind, well shaded, enclosed so it will get loud. It's a very sufficient replacement for the old grandstand which everyone loved. The only thing left for the US Open to do to the grounds which are perfect is to recreate the old grandstand. I recommend the USTA dig up the old blueprints of the old grandstand and rebuild a new one, complete with Aces restaurant with hamburgers on the menu, so the smell wafts through the arena. If there is one way the US Open can be better - it's rebuilding the exact old grandstand which was according to SI, the greatest seat in tennis. Continue to read full article...