Month: July 2015
female bodies in motion.
Originally posted on on my way: make it someday.:
The New York Times recently ran an article about body image in female athletes. Its title: “Tennis’s Top Women Balance Body Image With Ambition“. I hated it from the start. I know a lot of female athletes, and I can’t think of a discussion I have…
What next for Simona Halep?
An interesting take on Simona Halep’s 2015 campaign
Newport’s Hall of Fame: A Trip Across The Pond
Originally posted on The Tennis Island:
The leap from Wimbledon to Newport, R.I. is not as far you would think. Newport, like the village of Wimbledon, is well established. It was founded in 1639; the port community is steeped in tradition, yet evinces a quaint atmosphere loved by its residents and thousands of tourists that…
Newport R2 previews and picks: Querrey vs. Brown, Sock vs. Lacko
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Sam Querrey will continue his Newport campaign on Wednesday against Dustin Brown. Jack Sock and Lukas Lacko are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (6) Sam Querrey vs. Dustin Brown Querrey and Brown will be squaring off for the third time in their careers when they meet in…
Isner loses in Newport first round, Brown advances
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Former champion and No. 1 seed John Isner is out after just one match at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Isner went down to fellow American Rajeev Ram–another past winner of this event–in a thrilling 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(8) contest on Tuesday. In a surprise twist at the end of…
The Beloved Novak Djokovic
Originally posted on The Adventures of Nicole Eclectic:
There has been an awful lot written over the past 6 months (since he won his 8th Slam title at the Australian Open, I think) about why Novak Djokovic isn’t “as beloved as Federer and Nadal.” Or even, “Why Novak Djokovic should be more beloved.” For some reason, I…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: All Hail King Novak III
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #8: Novak Wins his 3rd Wimbledon Crown Last night, @serenawilliams & @DjokerNole revived the Champions’ Dance. As only they could. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/tDA8oAGa5G — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2015 Novak Djokovic – Novak has won 2 Slams and 4 Masters 1000 events in 2015. He is firmly in command of men’s…
Wimbledon 2015 – The top 20 facts and stats
Originally posted on Jackhammer Tennis:
Nole-Centric numbers from Jackhammer Tennis Jackhammer Tennis View original post
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic an untouchable pair on top of tennis world
A good time had by all
