Archive: May 2013

Sven’s Postcard – Rome spectator… thumbnail

Sven’s Postcard – Rome spectator…

Yesterday I was a spectator during the match of Roger Federer and Jerzy Janowicz!
” The Outsider ” a memoir by Jimmy Connors thumbnail

” The Outsider ” a memoir by Jimmy Connors

James Scott Connors. If you are a fan of his you'll love the book.
WOMEN’S 50S, 60S, 70S AND 80S CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT USTA  NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN’S HARD COURT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS thumbnail

WOMEN’S 50S, 60S, 70S AND 80S CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT USTA NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN’S HARD COURT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The third time was the charm for top-seeded Tracy Houk of Montara, Calif., as she overwhelmed second-seeded Frances Chandler of Jackson, Tenn., 6-1, 6-0, to win the Women’s 50s singles title of the USTA National Senior Women’s Hard Court Championships at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.
Women’s Tennis Update (5/18) – Rome thumbnail

Women’s Tennis Update (5/18) – Rome

It seems pretty clear, now, who will be the winningest clay player of 2013.
Men’s Tennis Update (5/18) – Rome thumbnail

Men’s Tennis Update (5/18) – Rome

Tomas Berdych is better known for giving away gifts than for taking them, but in this case, he latched on to what was offered.
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How will Roger slay the giant Giant Killer

Surprisingly, Jerzy is extremely comfortable on the slow red dirt of Foro Italico. When you see such a big man glide and slide on the clay, his grace and balance are astonishing
Who is Jerzy Janowicz – Part 2 thumbnail

Who is Jerzy Janowicz – Part 2

I think he was the best mover I had seen over 6'5". Jerzy Janowicz's movement on clay and his movement forward is tremendous
Tennis Tour Tidbits – Serena Williams, Sharapova, Tomic and more… thumbnail

Tennis Tour Tidbits – Serena Williams, Sharapova, Tomic and more…

Serena Williams on her 21 match-winning streak headed into the quarters of Rome
Sven’s Postcard – Rome Rain thumbnail

Sven’s Postcard – Rome Rain

Yesterday and Today starting with Rain and the courts at both the tournament and the official hotel tennis facilities are out of commission!
Can Federer Ever Regain His Dominant Status? thumbnail

Can Federer Ever Regain His Dominant Status?

When Roger Federer suffered a shocking second round loss in Madrid this week, many wondered if all that time he took off after Indian Wells actually did more harm than good.
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Andy Murray To Have MRI Today And Might Skip Paris

Initial pessimism that Andy Murray would miss the upcoming French Open because of an injury to his lower back might have been rather a spur of the moment reaction
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Fernando Romboli Will Return To Tour After Serving Drug Violation Ban

Brazil’s Fernando Romboli, currently ranked a lowly 452 on the ATP Word Tour rankings, has served an eight and a half months ban after being found guilty of committing doping offenses
Novak Djokovic Hopes Andy Murray Has Speedy Recovery thumbnail

Novak Djokovic Hopes Andy Murray Has Speedy Recovery

While Novak Djokovic feels that his ankle injury from last month is finally over, the hard work is just beginning for injured rival Andy Murray.
Maria Sharapova Retires In Rome Due To Illness thumbnail

Maria Sharapova Retires In Rome Due To Illness

French Open champion Maria Sharapova erred on the side of the caution as she retired from the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after falling ill
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Andy Murray Might Skip Paris To Guaranty Wimbledon Participation

If it really matters to his injured back, Andy Murray will jettison his participation on the French Open in order to salvage his Wimbledon dream.

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