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…

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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