ADVENTURES OF THE SLAMLESS ONES

Originally posted on Leye Aduloju:
The fact that Ana Ivanovic deserved the Coupe Suzzane Lenglen in 2008 is not debatable. It had been coming. It was her third Grand Slam final; and she had to win one; sooner; rather than later. That win proved pivotal not only in the career of the champion, Ivanovic; but…

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Monte Carlo & Houston: Clay Season Starts

Originally posted on mariposaxprs:
Monaco d. Isner, 6-2 3-6 6-3 The Houston tourny just finished, with Juan Monaco (Pico!) taking a 3-sets win over John Isner (who is now the top-ranked American at no. 9).  The Isner-mania has come to a brief lull, although it will surely resume once Madrid starts in May. llegamos a…

Originally posted on Bring Your Racquet:
It’s a chance for kids to learn real tennis and have real fun doing it. 10 and Under Tennis follows almost every other youth sport and uses racquets, balls and courts that are sized right for kids so that they enjoy the game right from the start. Why “10…

Originally posted on Bring Your Racquet:
Sports writer and tennis enthusiast Paul Fein says that a classic tennis match is an event so momentous that the world almost stands still and watches, an episode so fascinating that we remember, even savor, it for years. The U.S. Open has treated us to several such dynamic and often…

Photos: Best Shots, La Hinchada Argentina and Kid Photos

Originally posted on mariposaxprs:
Just a video-filled update, featuring clips/photos that I liked — The ATP released a “Top 8 points (at the WTF)” clip, complete with a poll to vote for best point.  They give a shout-out to DelPo, who features in two of the eight points (from 2009).  The first point involves DelPo…