Originally posted on Mcshow Blog:
I just watched part of the Federer v Safin 2005 Australian Open SF. We’re still a solid month away from the 2016 version, but the days are ticking by, Christmas in few days, 2016 a week later and then the new season of professional tennis is here. The Tennis Channel…
Month: December 2015
Sisterhood, Achievement–and Giggles.
Originally posted on Speeches & Sprints:
Whether we’re wrapping up work or getting that last-minute shopping done, I know we’re feeling the hustle and bustle of the season. And if you’re like me, you’ve already turned your attention to the next year. So here’s my holiday gift to you: Venus Williams introducing sister Serena (and…
Match Review from Wimbledon 2015
Originally posted on aceadvice:
I was watching the third set of the women’s semifinal of the Wimbledon 2015 tournament where Agnieszka Radwanska was taking on the Spaniard Garbine Muguruza. When analyzing a match, the first two sets are irrelevant, because the strengths and weaknesses of the players primarily show in the grueling final set. We…
Murray Voted British Sports Personality Of The Year #SPOTY…As Fury Apologises
Originally posted on newfanzone:
BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Award The British Public have rewarded Andy Murray for his astonishing display in the Davis Cup 2015 where he virtually made it possible for Great Britain to Win the Davis Cup after so many years. Murray received his second Sports Personality Of The Year Award…
Quick Hits: Serena Williams Winning SI’s Sportsperson of the Year
My Take First, I do not have much of a take. I am happy for Serena Williams, for tennis, and for the recognition of a female athlete. However after Dwayne Wade won the 2006 Sports Illustrated honor over Roger Federer, I more or less quit caring about this distinction. Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal,…
The Top 10 Male French Open Champions
The Top 10 Male French Open Champions Rafael Nadal – This is no surprise as Rafa has played Roland Garros 11 times and won the event 9 times! Rafa’s athleticism, competitive nature, and massive generation of top spin allow him to play clay court tennis with brutal efficiency. Rafa has dominated this event as no…
The Top 10 Female French Open Champions
The Top 10 Female French Open Champions Chris Evert – The draws Evert faced in the 1970s may not have been terribly deep, but Evert won this title 7 times with her first title coming in 1974 and her final title coming in 1986. Evert’s final two triumphs were three set thrillers against her #1…
The Top 10 Female Australian Open Champions
I found this list harder to compile than its male counterpart. I think my final reasoning is sound, but it is certainly not infallible. Top 10 Female Australian Open Champions Serena Williams – Serena claimed her first title in Melbourne in 2003 to clinch her first Serena Slam. Much like Jimmy Connors streak of winning the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 