Wimbledon Survivors Recognized in New “Bud Collins History of Tennis” Book
NEW YORK – Bud Collins, the man who many call the walking encyclopedia of tennis, has released a second… [more]
Azarenka Collapses on Court: A Strange and Terrible Saga
So this article will be short today. I am in a foul mood. I always had a thing for Victoria Azarenka… [more]
Fan Watch: Rafael Nadal Enters Like a Rockstar
Rafael Nadal played his first match at the US Open 2010 yesterday and ofcourse the fans couldn't wait… [more]
Murray Applies the Heat in Flushing Meadows…
Despite looking suspiciously like Jasper, the dashing vampire from the Twilight films, Slovakian, Lukas… [more]
Player Bounces Racquet Over Fence, Where It Gets Stuck!
Santiago Giraldo of Colombia was involved in a very unusual circumstance in his first-round US Open match… [more]
Romi’s Raves Rants and Missives
US Open Men's Draw Analysis and Picks — Nalbandian, Fish, Nadal?
August 26, 2010 by Romi Cadenza · Leave a Comment
The 2010 US Open Men's Draw was announced just hours ago, but there are already stories and predictions circulating the scene. Even though the qualifying tournament is still in progress, I'll break down some of the potential matchups, great first- and second-rounders, and announce my picks, starting … [Read More...]
ATP Tidbits – Verdasco & Murray as models, Federer’s CGI question & a Serbian dinner invitation
August 24, 2010 by Romi Cadenza · Leave a Comment
Summer in the Eastern US signifies 100 degree temperatures and 95% humidity. So it's no surprise that two of the hottest tennis stars around recently each did photoshoots in preparation for the summer's hottest sporting ticket, the US Open. Roger Federer, always trying to set the standard, one-uped the … [Read More...]
The Weekly Debrief – Federer praises Fish; Microphones in player boxes at US Open?
August 23, 2010 by Romi Cadenza · Leave a Comment
In this week's Debrief, I catch you up on Sunday's final in Cincinnati where Roger Federer fistpumped his way into a victory, touch on Mardy Fish's current mental attitude, update you on the 2012 Olympics, and analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly about a new fan enhancement in effect at this year's … [Read More...]
Tennis People
American Hopes Higher Than Ever for the US Open
August 27, 2010 by Leigh Sanders · 2 Comments
For the first time in a few years American fans must be feeling very confident about the men’s side of the draw at their home Slam beginning in New York on Monday. While Serena’s absence means home … [Read More...]
Tennis People: US Open seedings announced, Del Potro and Serena out, Nalbandian very much in
August 26, 2010 by Leigh Sanders · Leave a Comment
*The seedings have been announced for the US Open next week and this is where the realisation the final Slam of the year is upon us really sets in. On the men’s side the top seeds are as you would expect. … [Read More...]
Henin Out For Season, Murray Lift For US Open, Roddick Over Illness
August 19, 2010 by Leigh Sanders · Leave a Comment
*Returning Belgian ace Justine Henin has announced that the elbow injury she sustained at Wimbledon in July has curtailed her 2010 season. She will begin light training in October in preparation for taking … [Read More...]
Fan Watch
Fan Watch: Rafael Nadal Enters Like a Rockstar
Rafael Nadal played his first match at the US Open 2010 yesterday and ofcourse the fans couldn't wait to see him. Lisa Grebe tells all about her experience of seeing her idol Rafael Nadal appear for … [Read More...]
Fan Watch: Find Out who Rafael Nadal will Face at the US Open
Find out how our Fan Watch video favorite Lisa Grebe reacted when she found out who Rafael Nadal will face in the coming weeks before he can bite on yet another trophy. … [Read More...]
Tennistastic – The Sexy Side of Tennis
Tennis Served Fresh
Forever young
August 25, 2010 by Erwin · Leave a Comment
Maria Sharapova‘s part of “Babies on the Inside” campaign shot by Nathaniel Goldberg for Evian. In time for Maria being in NYC for the 2010 US Open (which starts on Monday), they’ve set up shop … [Read More...]
The Friday Five
Back on Track – Last week in Cincinnati, Roger Federer righted the ship, going one better than he did in Canada to take the coveted Masters 1000 title. Not surprisingly, many of the pundits have quickly … [Read More...]
By Maud Watson No Coach, No Problem – It’s been mere weeks since the news broke that Murray was sacking Maclagan as his coach. The decision didn’t come as a surprise given the relative slump that … [Read More...]
By Maud Watson First Time for Everything – One of the big news items this week was the fact that for the first time since the ATP rankings began, no American man is in the Top 10. The United States … [Read More...]
Mission Accomplished – For the better part of three months, Bob and Mike Bryan had been stuck on 61 doubles titles, the benchmark that had been set by the talented pair known round the world as the “Woodies.” … [Read More...]
Top Tennis Commentators
Its that time again, when most of the known world sits behind the tube, on their favorite couch, sporting their favorite beverage, chip crumbs strewn across their lap, ready to watch their favorite players … [Read More...]