Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been a factor in men’s tennis at least since the 2008 Australian Open. His two consecutive titles to start 2017 bode well for his continued presence in the top 15. Tsonga fights hard and plays an attacking style of tennis that is fun for fans. I know the Aussie Open is over,…
Month: February 2017
On the Origin of Contemporary Tennis – Part 2: The Inside-Out Forehand
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
The inside-out forehand is one of tennis’ biggest weapons. Many players use the shot to end a point out right or to take control of a point that will end shortly. This shot did not emerge out of thin air. Nick Bollettieri products who…
Quick Hits: Dimitrov, Zverev, & Burgos Take Titles – USTA Gaffe
Dimitrov, the moment of victory in Sofia. pic.twitter.com/pM0vbNkIEP — Stroppa Del (@stroppadel) February 12, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Grigor Dimitrov claimed his second title of 2017 by defeating David Goffin in Bulgaria. Dimitrov’s only 2017 loss was an instant classic 5 set battle with Rafael Nadal. Grigor has 2017 wins over Dominic Thiem, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic,…
Nick Bollettieri Enters the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Thoughts on Nick Bollettieri Nick Bollettieri’s impact on tennis is manifold. Tennis fans obviously know the linear story of Jimmy Arias and Aaron Krickstein emerging as the early stereotype of a Bollettieri player with a big topspin forehand and perhaps a more limited serve,…
Where the WTA and ATP Tours are Likely to Go from Here
Ace Studios puts together great highlights Two Nostalgia Finals May Have Had Drawbacks The Women’s and Men’s singles finals at the Australian Open featured nostalgic rematches of many previous major finals. There is a lot of upside to casual fans being able to plug in late in a tournament and feel invested in the result….
Throwback Thursday – A Look at the Last Points Played by World Number Ones
This is an interesting look at the final points of former number one players in tennis. For a person to go from being so dialed in to tennis to no longer playing on the main professional tour could be a jarring reality. Pete Sampras is one of the few players to ever win his or…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 