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It has been said recently that Carlos Alcaraz is a blend of the best attributes of Roger Federer’s attacking style, Rafael Nadal’s fighting spirit and will to win, and Novak Djokovic’s overall movement, consistency, intelligence and diverse arsenal. But Carlos Alcaraz disagrees with that notion which has most notably been suggested by Djokovic among others […] Continue to read full article...

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Jul/23

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Sampras On His Grand Slam Record Being Broken

I found this You Tube interview by Pat Cash with Pete Sampras from 2016 of Pistol Pete sharing his thoughts when Roger Federer won his fifteenth Grand Slam to break his record of fourteen. “When I saw Roger do it at Wimbledon, I was resigned to it,” said the seven-time champion of Wimbledon and five-time […] Continue to read full article...

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Jul/23

21

Biofile Alex Michelsen Interview

Status: ATP no. 75. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 175 DOB: August 25, 2004 In: Laguna Hills, CA First Tennis Memory: I remember being on the court with my mom (Sondra) and I was crying because it was raining and I couldn’t play [smiles]. And I was four. Tennis Inspirations: Definitely my parents. They both played in […] Continue to read full article...

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Jul/23

9

Tennis Media Whistleblower Speaks Out!

The state of the tennis media is at an all time rock bottom low now. From being called “the worst and awful” by a champion player (Reilly Opelka), to several reporters asking Grand Slam press conference questions and not even knowing if the player had won or lost, to one idiot pervert reporter even asking […] Continue to read full article...

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Step into the historic All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London. The verdant charm of the grass courts awaits the tennis connoisseurs for the next two weeks, hosting the 136th edition of the illustrious “Championships.” This Grand Slam event unfolds as a crucial event in the 2023 ATP, WTA, and ITF tours, […] Continue to read full article...

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May/23

7

The “Weak Era” Myth

By Scoop Malinowski There is a general consensus idea growing that tennis is entering a “weak era” now that Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are in the home stretch of their illustrious careers. The thinking is that because Djokovic has no apparent threats within five years of his age of 35, it must […] Continue to read full article...

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By Scoop Malinowski “The media has the power to make the innocent look guilty and the guilty look innocent.” – Malcolm X This fascinating quotation may also apply to tennis and the image management control of the favorite “perfect” champion of tennis who is the darling of the media and the other greater champion who […] Continue to read full article...

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Apr/23

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All Time Money Makers In Tennis

Tennis All Time Career Prize Money Earners 1 Novak Djokovic $167 million 2 Rafael Nadal $134M 3 Roger Federer $130M 4 Serena Williams $94M 5 Andy Murray $63M 6 Pete Sampras $43M 7 Venus Williams $42M 8 Simona Halep $40M 9 Maria Sharapova $38M 10 Petra Kvitova $36M Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

22

Did Federer Betray Uniqlo?

This week on Instagram Roger Federer announced that On has signed to endorse Iga Swiatek and Ben Shelton, who will wear On shoes and attire for competition on the WTA and ATP Tours, respectively. Federer is an investor in the Switzerland-based company On and he wears On shoes – Federer wore On shoes at Laver […] Continue to read full article...

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Mar/23

20

Swiatek And Shelton Sign With ON

Major news was announced this week in the tennis attire and shoe industry – ON Running has signed two of the most dynamic young stars to wear ON shoes and attire. World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, age 21, will no longer wear Asics, and fast-rising top 20 year old American Ben Shelton, ranked 39 now, […] Continue to read full article...

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