Feeling like 2017 again? or 2010? or 2013? First, Daniil Medvedev has done something many tennis fans have been waiting on from younger players. He has reached 4-consecutive finals. He picked up 300 ranking points in Washington, DC, 600 in Montreal, 1000 in Cincinnati, and is going to take home either 1200 or 2000 from…
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US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu Wins the US Open
Bianca Andreescu d. Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 women’s US Open champion, won the title and completed a North American hard court triple crown by also claiming the 2019 Indian Wells and Toronto titles. Andreescu has great power and a competitive streak, and that bodes well for her future. It is also…
What Were We Doing in 1999?
I remember living in Providence, RI and being at work following Serena Williams’ scoreline vs. Martina Hingis. I was happy with this result because Hingis struck a negative nerve with me as a fan for the past few seasons. Serena Williams worked her way through a tough draw (Kim Clijsters in the 3rd round, Conchita Martinez…
Serena Williams reaches 2019 US Open Final and Won the 1999 US Open
My point is that the sports landscape was radically different two decades ago. Yet, Serena Williams is still here.
A Tennis Lesson from Homer Hickam or What Makes a Great Shot in Tennis
Homer Hickam’s 1998 memoir Rocket Boys was the basis of the 1999 film October Sky. I enjoyed both immensely, but as usually happens films leave out key events in the interests of runtime. One such exchange between Homer Hickam and Quentin Wilson was left out of the film, but it made an impression on me…
US Open 2019: September 1st Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM (Noon start) [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [15] David Goffin (BEL) – This could be a long match. I think the 3 of 5 set format helps Federer. Goffin played well in Cincinnati and Federer started slowly in his first two matches at the US Open. If Federer cannot push Goffin backward, an…
US Tennis TV is Stale
We live in a world where a little kindness can go a long way. Complaining is the norm. I am about to go with the grain, and I don’t particularly like doing so. Yet, I think tennis as presented in the US by ESPN and NBC and, to a lesser extent, the Tennis Channel could…
US Open 2019: August 27th Women’s Singles Predictions
Match of the Day: [24] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs Alison Riske (USA) Muguruza is one of the most vexing players to predict. She holds two major titles and was also a major runner-up. When she plays well, she looks like a star who could be setting the standard on the WTA Tour, but her style of play…
US Open 2019: Men’s Singles Predictions for August 27th
Men’s Match of the Day: [8] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) vs Andrey Rublev (RUS) Tsitsipas beat Federer in a major and beat Rafa on clay this year. He battled Wawrinka in a great 5 set Roland Garros round of 16 loss. However, the second half of his season has been a bit understated. Has fatigue set in? Are…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 