Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
My first distinct tennis memories are matches between Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe in the 1982 Wimbledon men’s championship and the 1984 US Open semifinal.  Both were five set thrillers, but I did not start following tennis regularly until Boris Becker won Wimbledon in…

Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
I will be sharing some of my favorite French Open memories between now and the start of the 2013 French Open. My first subject is Andre Agassi versus Jim Courier.  Once upon a time it was rare to see the same players match-up year…

Originally posted on Zo-Bo Sportz:
This Sunday, the 24th of May, sees the start of my favourite tennis tournament of the year; Roland Garros (The French Open). This tournament is played on outdoor clay courts and is the 2nd Grand Slam tournament of the year. For those of you who are newbies to the sport…

Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Gustavo Kuerten My earliest impressions of Gustavo Kuerten were mixed.  I saw him play Jim Courier in the first round of the 1997 Davis Cup and could not believe Courier was struggling to post a 4 set win over such a frail looking opponent. …

Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
South American Renaissance Gustavo Kuerten was not expected to win the 1997 French Open, but he went through accomplished champions and clay court powers in the process.  Kuerten beat fifth seeded and 1995 French Open champion Thomas Muster in the round of 32.  He…