Archive: lew-hoad
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.
HARRY HOPMAN has to be the marker for real fitness in the modern era.
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
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?”
The Natural: Remembering Pancho Gonzalez
In 2013, the US Open will offer nearly $30 million in prize money.
In 1968, when Arthur Ashe won $14,000. In 2013, the US Open will offer nearly $30 million in prize money.
In 1968, when Arthur Ashe won $14,000. In 2013, the US Open will offer nearly $30 million in prize money.
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