Review of Signature Series: Rod Laver by the Tennis Channel

The Tennis Channel’s Signature Series: Rod Laver was an excellent episode for tennis fans.  A few things stood out to me. Tennis as a Blue Collar Sport in Australia The documentary explained that tennis was a blue collar sport in Australia.  Laver and his family built their own court, and Rod looked at tennis as a…

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Federer’s Ability to Rebound

Olympic Years Most tennis fans can remember the result of Wimbledon 2008.  Remember 2008, the year of the last Summer Olympic Games?  Roger Federer had a tough June and July in 2008.  He was throttled by Rafael Nadal in Paris.  Going into a highly anticipated Wimbledon final due to the 5 set thriller of 2007,…

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The International Tennis Hall of Fame

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is hosting its annual 25o level event on the ATP tour.  It is the only grass court event held on US soil.  It is also the only grass court ATP tour event held after Wimbledon concludes.  I attended the tournament in 1999 and watched Chris Woodruff win the title. …

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Federer Facts

Earlier today I was running through some of Roger Federer’s records and standings in my mind.  I was trying to wrap my head around these gaudy numbers.  I figured it makes sense to post these records and then revise them as they change or a different record occurs to me or you.  Why should I…

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Who is the Greatest Male Grass Court Player of the Open Era? (POLL)

Martina Navratilova seems to have locked up the female honor here.  Consider the following cases before voting and of course comment below. Bjorn Borg – 5 consecutive Wimbledon titles, 1 Wimbledon runner-up finish, 6 consecutive Wimbledon final rounds reached, 2 Wimbledon quarterfinal finishes Pete Sampras – 7 Wimbledon titles, 7-0 in Wimbledon finals, 1 Wimbledon…

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Federer’s 7 and 17

Roger Federer is Back on Top Roger Federer won a 7th Wimbledon title and a record extending 17th major title.  He has returned to the #1 ranking.  Federer has now tied Sampras’ records for 7 Wimbledon titles and for total weeks at #1.  In one week, Roger will be the sole owner of the record…

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Serena Williams’ Legacy Grows

Serena Williams fought of a game Agnieeszka Radwanska to win her 5th Wimbledon singles title 6-1, 5-7, 6-2. Serena’s first two service games of the 3rd set were crucial to determining the winner.  Williams’ serve had abandoned at the close of the 2nd set.  Aga had her teeth in the match.  Serena failed to convert…

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