TAG: Wimbledon
Even the mighty Ivan Lendl was cracked by a simple heckle. It happened at the end of his career – not his prime best years. Source: “I remember Ivan Lendl playing in Montreal, and it was a very close match. and then the fan yelled: ‘Don’t choke like you did at Wimbledon!’ And at that […] Continue to read full article...
Arnaud Boetsch · ATP · Canadian Open · Ivan Lendl · Montreal · Petr Korda · Wimbledon
Feb/26
19
Facing Andre Agassi Book Now Available
4 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Articles, Scoop
25th book complete and I believe it’s as good as any of my others. Andre Agassi, one of the most colorful, dynamic and inspiring champions in sports history, has had a big impact on the sports world and he continues to now as a legend. For all the players and tennis world figures who were […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Australian Open · French Open · Nike · Novak Djokovic · US Open · USA · Wimbledon
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
One of the best ATP champions to never win a Grand Slam title, has retired from competition today. Milos Raonic has decided to stop playing at age 35. He won eight career singles titles, turned pro in 2006, reached no. 3 in the world in 2016 and earned over $20m in career prize money. His […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Canada · Milos Raonic · Wimbledon
Jan/26
6
For 43 Minutes Nick Kyrgios Was The World’s Best Player
2 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
By Scoop Malinowski Nick Kyrgios is struggling mightily to win any kind of singles match but for 43 minutes back in the summer of 2022 he was without a doubt the best player in the world. Yes he was and he proved it in the first set of the 2022 Wimbledon final as he outplayed […] Continue to read full article...
Australia · Nick Kyrgios · Novak Djokovic · Roger Federer · Wimbledon · Yonex
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...
Nov/25
14
“Why are Tennis Balls Green?”: A Deep Dive into the Design Choices Influencing Every Match
Comments off · Posted by Staff in Bios
Photo by Valentin Balan on Unsplash Tennis looks straightforward at first glance. Two players meet on a lawn—sometimes hard—court and use their racquets to hit a bright, fuzzy ball back and forth to each other. But beneath the elegance is purpose and psychological warfare. Every bounce, surface, and color is part of a mental puzzle […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi is the heart, soul and voice of the sport. He’s been there, done that, experienced the highs and lows of the most challenging career in sports, trying to make it as a successful professional player. He did it against all odds, with the pressure of being the fourth child his dad Mike projected […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · ATP · Donnay · Head · Nike · US Open · Wimbledon
Tennis is one of the best loved sports on the planet, boasting a storied history while also attracting new fans each and every year. From legends like Bjorn Borg and Martina Navratilova to modern day icons including Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, the game has boasted huge names on the court for decades. […] Continue to read full article...
Andy Murray · Bjorn Borg · Martina Navratilova · Tennis betting · Wimbledon
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP no. 2 ranked player. Won Wimbledon in 1991 and 1992 Olympic gold medal in doubles with Boris Becker. DOB: October 18, 1968 In: Elmshorn, Germany First Tennis Memory: My parents always took me to the tennis courts at Lawn Tennis Club Elmshorn, our local club, and one of the […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Germany · Jimmy Connors · Michael Stich · Olympic Games · Reebok · Wimbledon
