TAG: Wimbledon
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP no. 1 in 1968 and 1975. Won Wimbledon in 1975 and US Open as an amateur in 1968. Won Australian Open in 1970. Also won doubles at French Open in 1971 and 1977 Australian Open. DOB: July 10, 1943 (Passed away Feb. 6, 1993) In: Richmond, VA Childhood Heroes: […] Continue to read full article...
Arthur Ashe · Eric Clapton · Jackie Robinson · Pancho Gonzales · US Open · Wimbledon
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When Steffi Received A Marriage Proposal At Wimbledon
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By Scoop Malinowski One of the most memorable, unscripted light-hearted Grand Slam moments happened at 1996 Wimbledon semifinals in a duel between Steffi Graf and Kimiko Date. Graf won the first set 62 but was down 24 in the second set. While serving ahead 40-15, and about to serve a first serve to try to […] Continue to read full article...
adidas · Germany · Kimiko Date · Steffi Graf · Wilson tennis · Wimbledon
The only man to beat Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in the same tournament was David Nalbandian. The Argentine marvel won eleven career ATP singles titles and over $11m in prize money. Roberto Salazar Luconi coached Nalbandian for several months in Florida and shared some interesting insights about the boy who developed into the no. 3 […] Continue to read full article...
Argentina · ATP · David Nalbandian · US Open · Wimbledon · Yonex
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Tribute: Close Encounters With John Isner
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By Scoop Malinowski The American tennis great John Isner retired earlier this month from professional tennis. But the sixteen-time ATP champion and former ATP world no. 8 has left his mark on the sport, achieving outstanding success and results, victories vs Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic and also popularity and friendship with his peers… One […] Continue to read full article...
Atlanta · ATP · Fila · Georgia Bulldog · John Isner · NCAA · Newport · Prince · US Open · Wimbledon
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When Becker Alleged Nike Pressures Grand Slams
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German tennis star Boris Becker, defeated by Pete Sampras in the 1995 Wimbledon final, criticized Andre Agassi and Nike over what he believes to be special privileges and preferential treatment. Becker, a three-time Wimbledon champion, was annoyed that he played only once on Center Court prior to the semifinals while Agassi played five of his […] Continue to read full article...
Andre Agassi · Boris Becker · Nike · US Open · Wimbledon
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Hsieh Wang Team Into US Open Doubles Semi
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In the shadows of the tennis mastery of Novak, Carlos, Shelton, Sabalenka and Coco, another player is having a fantastic fortnight in Flushing Meadows. 37 year old Su-Wei Hsieh and her partner Xinyu Wang, this year’s Roland Garros women’s doubles winners, have won four matches in three sets and have reached the semifinals of US […] Continue to read full article...
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Vitas Heart Of Gold Story From John Rast
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Forget that Vitas Gerulaitis won a Grand Slam title (1977 Australian Open), a Wimbledon doubles title (1975 with Sandy Mayer), and was ranked no. 3 in the world. Those are enough achievements alone to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. This story alone, this profound example of incomparable […] Continue to read full article...
Australian Open · Harry Hopman · New York City · Queens · Studio 54 · Vitas Gerulaitis · Wimbledon
Compton · Montreal · Omnium Banque Nationale · US Open · Venus Williams · Wimbledon
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Rybakina Reveals What’s Tougher Than Winning A Major
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Elena Rybakina defeated Jennifer Brady in three sets at the Omnium Banque Nationale WTA tournament in Montreal and at her post match press conference was asked a challenging question which she complimented the reporter for… Question. Elena, just a question about contrasting the challenge of the difficulties of winning a slam versus maintaining consistency throughout a […] Continue to read full article...
Elena Rybakina · Kazakhstan · Montreal · Omnium Banque Nationale · Wilson · Wimbledon
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Coaching Pro Tennis: A Guide to Developing Elite Athletes
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If you aspire to coach competitive tennis players to the highest levels of excellence, you have come to the right place. Here, we will provide a comprehensive guide to developing elite athletes through pro-level coaching techniques. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting in professional tennis coaching, this guide will help provide invaluable […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · NCAA Tennis · US Open · Wimbledon · WTA
