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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

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EUGENIE BOUCHARD NAMED 2018 TENNIS CANADA FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / EUGENIE BOUCHARD NOMMÉE JOUEUSE DE L’ANNÉE 2018 DE TENNIS CANADA thumbnail

EUGENIE BOUCHARD NAMED 2018 TENNIS CANADA FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / EUGENIE BOUCHARD NOMMÉE JOUEUSE DE L’ANNÉE 2018 DE TENNIS CANADA

Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday that Eugenie Bouchard is the winner of the 2018 Excellence Awards in the Female Player of the Year and Singles Player of the Year categories.
TENNIS NEWS • CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIPS • TOMMY HAAS, TAYLOR FRITZ, STEVE JOHNSON, MARDY FISH AND MORE thumbnail

TENNIS NEWS • CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIPS • TOMMY HAAS, TAYLOR FRITZ, STEVE JOHNSON, MARDY FISH AND MORE

Time to get tickets to watch! Surly you have heard about The Largest Open Tennis Event in America!
TENNIS NEWS • RAFA NADAL CONFIRMS RETURN TO PRACTICE, EYES ABU DHABI EXHIBITION AND AUSTRALIAN SUMMER thumbnail

TENNIS NEWS • RAFA NADAL CONFIRMS RETURN TO PRACTICE, EYES ABU DHABI EXHIBITION AND AUSTRALIAN SUMMER

According to Uncle Toni, Rafael Nadal was supposed to be back at practice on either Dec. 4 or 5. Well, better late than never!
Conchita Martínez prepara la temporada 2019 de Karolina Pliskova en Tenerife thumbnail

Conchita Martínez prepara la temporada 2019 de Karolina Pliskova en Tenerife

Española y checa ya trabajaron juntas durante el pasado Open de Estados Unidos
ALEJANDRO’S FAVORITE PHOTOS FOR 10SBALLS FROM SOME OF THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENTS thumbnail

ALEJANDRO’S FAVORITE PHOTOS FOR 10SBALLS FROM SOME OF THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENTS

Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia hits a forehand to Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during her second round match at the Nature Valley International tennis tournament in Eastbourne, Great Britain, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.