TAG: Roland Garros
By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP best ranking was 31 in doubles (2009) and 146 in singles (2008). He has also coached the Serbian Davis Cup and Olympic teams and professional players Novak Djokovic, Andrea Petkovic, Brandon Nakashima, and currently 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu. DOB June 17, 1976 In: Zadar, Croatia, Yugoslavia. First Tennis […] Continue to read full article...
Davis Cup · Dusan Vemic · Novak Djokovic · Olympics · Roland Garros · Serbia
By Scoop Malinowski Late in the fifth set of finishing my 25th book Facing Andre Agassi which should be complete in February. Here is a sneak peak excerpt… Facing Andre Agassi Andy Roddick: There has never been a player with such a transcending effect in the sport over such a long period of time. Hundreds […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Andy Roddick · Las Vegas · Nike · Roland Garros · US Open · Wimbledon
Alberto Ramos Vinolas has retired from professional at age 37. The Spanish lefthander who turned pro in 2007, won four ATP singles titles and reached no. 17 in the world in 2017. His final match record is 281-333. He scored some notable wins in his career including a Shanghai upset of Roger Federer in 2015. […] Continue to read full article...
Alberto Ramos Vinolas · ATP · Babolat · Monte Carlo · Roger Federer · Roland Garros
Jun/25
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Photographer Figura’s French Open Observations
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While watching the Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner 2025 Roland Garros semifinal on TNT I noticed a familiar face in the front row photo pit on Court Philippe Chatrier Stadium – it was my friend the Canadian photographer Peter Figura. In pro sports, the front row perspective is always a lot more revealing than from […] Continue to read full article...
Carlos Alcaraz · Jannik Sinner · Novak Djokovic · Peter Figura · Roland Garros
Jun/25
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Petkovic Blasts Incompetent WTA Social Media Efforts
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Andrea Petkovic is always one who you can expect to tell it like it is. And this week the former WTA star turned TV analyst and media personality accused the WTA of incompetence of promoting its players and cited an example of a flagrant failure and missed opportunity. “In my function as Director of Excitement, […] Continue to read full article...
adidas · Berlin Open · China · Roland Garros · Xinyu Wang
Tennis balls are an essential component of one of the world’s most popular sports. These small, fuzzy spheres play a crucial role in the game of tennis, affecting everything from player performance to match outcomes. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the history, manufacturing process, and various aspects of tennis balls that make them unique […] Continue to read full article...
Carlos Alcaraz · Novak Djokovic · Roland Garros · US Open · Wimbledon
A tennis news outlet asked me this week for my opinion of “the best and worst of TNT’s Roland Garros broadcasting coverage.” TNT began it’s first year of covering Roland Garros this year, a deal that will extend nine more years. TNT’s broadcast team included: play-by-play announcers Brian Anderson, Alex Faust, Mark Petchey, and Patrick McEnroe are joined by analysts John […] Continue to read full article...
As we enter the post Djokovic inspired next era, the future of tennis is in very good hands. Carlos Alcaraz played some of the most dynamic tennis anyone has ever seen in conquering Jannik Sinner in five sets today, saving three championship points, from two sets down… 46 67 64 76 76. It was the […] Continue to read full article...
Novak Djokovic was game for the fight with his 15 years younger rival Jannik Sinner but was not able to deal with the younger man’s superior firepower from the baseline. Sinner prevailed 64 75 76 to advance to his first Roland Garros final. Though the scoreline indicates a close match, after the opening games I […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Jannik Sinner · Novak Djokovic · Roland Garros · TNT
Jun/25
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Zverev Wowed By Djokovic’s Roland Garros Level
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World no. 3 Alexander Zverev was stunned by the red clay mastery Novak Djokovic performed in yesterday’s quarterfinal, a four set classic confrontation win by the Serbia sensation. Question: Did you expect him to be able to play for 3 hours and 17 minutes the way he did? Zverev: “What do you want me to […] Continue to read full article...
Alexander Zverev · Joel Blacn · Joel Blanc · Novak Djokovic · Roland Garros
