TAG: Steffi Graf
May/23
12
Roland Garros Rivalries: When the World’s Best Collide on the Parisian Clay
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The clay courts in Paris are where the world’s best tennis players will come together for one of the year’s most highly anticipated events — Roland Garros (also known as The French Open). Unlike the other grand slam tournaments, the playing surface presents an extremely stiff challenge for those looking to add a major title […] Continue to read full article...
French Open · Monica Seles · Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · Steffi Graf
By Scoop Malinowski Stefanos Tsitsipas survived a brutal four setter vs 25 year old qualifier Zdenek Kolar, ranked 134 in the world with a career 1-1 ATP match record (he’s a Challenger lifer so far). The striking aspect of this match was how much heart and soul and passion and intensity Kolar exhibited vs Tsitsipas […] Continue to read full article...
French Open · Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roland Garros · Stefanos Tsitsipas · Steffi Graf
Which female tennis players have won the most titles? Read our article to find out. 10 Best Female Tennis Players of All Time There have been many great female tennis players over the years, but the best of the best stand head and shoulders above the rest. After years of practice perfecting their skills, the […] Continue to read full article...
Margaret Court · Monica Seles · Serena Williams · Steffi Graf · WTA
By Scoop Malinowski Sports can create the impossible phenomenon of human perfection in the competitive arena. Nadia Comaneci’s 10 at the 1976 Olympics. Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s 56-second knockout of previously unbeaten Michael Spinks in 1988. The Don Larsen “perfect game” pitching performance in the Major League Baseball “World Series” game. Usain Bolt’s world record […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Lew Hoad · Marcelo Rios · Miami Open · Roger Federer · Serena Williams · Steffi Graf
Jim Fuhse, former WTA communications director, tells the story… “I will relate a story from the 1996 U.S. Open involving Steffi Graf. I will start by stating that Steffi may remember the story differently or not at all. She may have met or become friends with Donald Trump after, I have no idea. This how […] Continue to read full article...
Feb/19
23
Facing Serena Williams/Facing Steffi Graf Book
15 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Scoop
Finally I finished this project, which is a double book, a flip book, with two front covers, the back half (Steffi) is upside down. It's 188 pages with tons of insights about what it's like to play Serena and Steffi
Here's a quick excerpt...
Andrea Temesvari: "She beat everybody really fast. And all the tournament directors were kind of prepared when they put her on, obviously the center court, it will be a short match. She beat everybody like under thirty, thirty-five minutes. 60 61, 61 61. I think some of them even in nineteen or twenty minutes. Continue to read full article...
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China · John McEnroe · Peng Shuai · Roland Garros · Steffi Graf · Wimbledon · WTA
DOB: January 8, '86 In: Xiangtan, China
Tennis Hero: "Steffi Graf."
Hobbies/Interests: "I have lots. The first thing I like is shopping. Play video games."
Early Tennis Memory: "In China, ten years old, the nationals for twelve and under. I won the tournament. First tournament that I ever play."
Musical Tastes: "Oh, soft music, in China."
Greatest Sports Moment: "Winning the gold medal at the 20l0 Asian Games (def. Amanmuradova 75 62)." Continue to read full article...
China · John McEnroe · Peng Shuai · Roland Garros · Steffi Graf · Wimbledon · WTA
Tennis Inspirations: "Steffi Graf. I saw her on TV and I told my parents I wanted to be like her. And my dad (Mihai). He always believed in me and he was always encouraging me, even when I have tough times. Because of him I am on my way here."
First Tennis Memory: "My wood racquet. I started with a wood racquet when I was like four."
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May/10
19
Mike Tyson Talks Tennis, Insists Martina Was Greater Than Serena
2 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
As we stood there in the parking lot of Mario's Ringside Lounge just off Route 1 & 9 in Jersey City, N.J. on a sunny April afternoon, I made a random comment to Mike Tyson, to initiate some small talk. "Mike, you're looking in great shape, how did you do it? Been playing any tennis?"
Suddenly, the former Heavyweight champion in the world looked at me and began hitting shadow forehand and backhand strokes, while saying, "I hit with Martina Navratilova when she stayed at my house in New Jersey (Bernardsville). I played with her. She was the greatest." Continue to read full article...
Margaret Court · Martina Navratilova · Mike Tyson · Serena Williams · Steffi Graf
