Category: Jimmy Connors
Links to Some of My Favorite Pieces on Tennis
Here is a quick look at some of my favorite tennis articles ever written. You may want to bookmark this one and read one per month. I am listing them chronologically from oldest to most recent. 1. Raised by Women to Conquer Men by Frank Deford Sports Illustrated 28 August 1978 This is a must…
What does 3 different players recently winning 3 slams in a single season mean?
Winning 3 of 4 slams in a single season: Jimmy Connors did it in 1974 Mats Wilander did it in 1988 Roger Federer did it in 2004, 2006 & 2007 Rafael Nadal did it in 2010 Novak Djokovic did it in 2011 Seems like this is becoming more commonplace. Why do you think this is?
Jimmy Connors Part 2
Preface Novak Djokovic just completing a 2 sets to love comeback in the US Open semifinal makes writing this a bit surreal. I think comebacks from 2 sets down are one of the most unique events in all of the sporting world. Jimmy Connors turned the momentum of one such comeback into an indelible memory…
Predicitions for Today’s US Open Semifinal Matches
Men’s Semifinal Matches – Clash of the Titans Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer The world #1 and hottest player on the tour versus one of 3 men to win the US Open 5 times in the open era. Despite all of the shot making abilities each man possesses, this match will come down to…
Jimmy Connors Part 1
Jimmy Made an Early Impression My earliest tennis memories involve my father playing on Saturdays with a friend of his and Jimmy Connors winning the 1982 Wimbledon final over John McEnroe in 5 sets. I was 6 years old when Connors won his second Wimbledon title and had no idea how big of a tournament…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 