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CELEBRATING A LEGENDARY TENNIS CHAMPION: RICHARD “PANCHO” GONZALEZ thumbnail

CELEBRATING A LEGENDARY TENNIS CHAMPION: RICHARD “PANCHO” GONZALEZ

A mural of iconic champion Roger Federer adorns the wall of the BNP Paribas Open stadium. On a night when the GOAT returned to action, memories of the man many consider the original GOAT—Pancho Gonzalez—came rushing back to life at Indian Wells today from those who knew him best.
Ten Fittest Male Players by Richard Evans thumbnail

Ten Fittest Male Players by Richard Evans

HARRY HOPMAN has to be the marker for real fitness in the modern era.
Lew Hoad Profile by Richard Evans thumbnail

Lew Hoad Profile by Richard Evans

To find the great lion in his lair towards the end of a memorable life, you needed to take the coast road from the Lew Hoad Campo de Tenis near Mijas through the glitz of Marbella
Pancho Segura by Richard Evans thumbnail

Pancho Segura by Richard Evans

If you asked questions of Hoadie you got straight answers with no bullshit. So one popped into my head and I asked, “What was the toughest shot you ever had to handle on a tennis court?”
Happy Birthday Pancho Gonzalez thumbnail

Happy Birthday Pancho Gonzalez

The Natural: Remembering Pancho Gonzalez
The Prize money debate: A little historical perspective needed – By Matt Cronin thumbnail

The Prize money debate: A little historical perspective needed – By Matt Cronin

In 2013, the US Open will offer nearly $30 million in prize money.
The Prize money debate: A little historical perspective needed – By Matt Cronin thumbnail

The Prize money debate: A little historical perspective needed – By Matt Cronin

In 1968, when Arthur Ashe won $14,000. In 2013, the US Open will offer nearly $30 million in prize money.
The Prize money debate: A little historical perspective needed – By Matt Cronin thumbnail

The Prize money debate: A little historical perspective needed – By Matt Cronin

In 1968, when Arthur Ashe won $14,000. In 2013, the US Open will offer nearly $30 million in prize money.
Harry Hopman And His Tennis Legacy thumbnail

Harry Hopman And His Tennis Legacy

Harry Hopman…the Hopman cup; I think of Harry and the list of players he help develop. It's practically an Aussie who's who of tennis