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Videos: Roger Federer Dons a Mustache, Serena Williams Gets “Nerdy”
(June 19, 2013) Wilson Tennis has unmasked their latest promotional videos for their Steam racquet line that utilizes Spin Effect technology, and it has turned tennis veterans Roger Federer and Serena Williams into quite convincing comedians. In one of the videos, Federer dons a fake mustache as he hits the courts with a practice partner that [...]
Coaches’ Corner: Spice Up Your Game With Two Specialty Shots
The Ivan Lendl IJTA, one of the world’s premiere tennis academies, has taken up residence in our “Coaches’ Corner” series to dish out instructional tips and on court analyses straight from the Academy’s top coaches and directors. By Rob Castorri, Executive Director of Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy At Ivan Lendl International Junior Golf Academy on Hilton [...]
The Fab Five, Revisited: Wimbledon 2013 Women’s Contenders
This companion to a Monday article on the Wimbledon men’s field discusses five key women to watch during the next fortnight. Tennis Grandstand will feature a joint preview on the men’s and women’s draws after they appear, but this article provides a general overview of the contenders. 1) Serena Williams: One woman in the Wimbledon [...]
Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: One Good Week Can Be Life-Changing in Tennis
Follow American tennis player Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she continues her journey through Europe playing Wimbledon qualifying this week. Currently ranked No. 182 in singles and 71 in doubles and traveling the tour most weeks of the year, she’s lost or damaged her smartphone more times than she wants to [...]
Serena Williams Stirs Up a Storm: Calls Out a WTA Top Five Player; Comments on Steubenville Rape Victim [UPDATED]
(June 18, 2013) Serena Williams has made the news over the last 24 hours for playing ping pong with fans at the Heathrow airport, and for being impeccably dressed during a Burberry fashion show in London. Now, from the other side of the emotional spectrum, a quotes controversy has come to light from an upcoming Rolling [...]
In Photos: Wimbledon Day One Qualies with Sock, Williams, Rice
(June 17, 2013) Day One of the Wimbledon men’s qualifying tournament wrapped up on Monday, and saw some surprises including top seed Dudi Sela being ousted. The day’s winners included David Rice of Great Britain as he defeated German Sebastian Rieschick, 6-3, 6-2; Aussie James Duckworth overpowered Dusan Lajovic of Serbia, 6-3, 6-1; American Rhyne Williams [...]
Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: Wimbledon Scoop on Qualies vs Main Draw Luxuries
Follow American tennis player Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she continues her journey through Europe playing Wimbledon qualifying this week. Currently ranked No. 182 in singles and 71 in doubles and traveling the tour most weeks of the year, she’s lost or damaged her smartphone more times than she wants to [...]
Contest: Win a Free One-Year Subscription to Tennis View Magazine!
(June 17, 2013) We at Tennis Grandstand know that tennis fans can never get enough of the sport! So we have partnered up with one of the hottest tennis specialty magazines around, Tennis View Magazine, to give one of our dedicated readers a free one-year subscription to their magazine! Entering the contest is simple. In the comment [...]
The Fab Five: Previewing the Wimbledon Men’s Contenders
At the Australian Open and Roland Garros this year, one man entered the tournament as a clear favorite to extend his mastery over it. Wimbledon presents a much blurrier and thus more intriguing picture, for any of the top four men will have a real chance to win. Here is my best shot at an [...]
Roger Federer Finally Finds the Finish Line
(June 16, 2013) On August 19, 2012, Roger Federer defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of ATP Masters Series 1000 event in Cincinnati. Having captured his seventh Wimbledon title earlier in the summer marking the climax to his ascent back to the No. 1 ranking, Federer’s expectations for the US Open and the conclusion of [...]
WTA Birmingham Semifinal and Final Recap: Hantuchova Defeats Vekic
(June 16, 2013) As Daniela Hantuchova defeats Croat Donna Vekic for the Aegon Classic title in Birmingham, we recap the best photos from the semifinals and finals this weekend. Gallery also includes Alison Riske, Ashleigh Barty, Casey Dellacqua, Sabine Lisicki, Madgalena Rybarikova and Kristina Mladenovic, and is by Tennis Grandstand photographer Christopher Levy.
Lleyton Hewitt – working overtime as usual
by James A. Crabtree Research has concluded that those who repeatedly work extended hours are more than twice as likely to experience major depression. And influences such as marital status, socio-demographics, lifestyle, work strain and support at work make little difference. So spare a thought for Lleyton Hewitt. Whether you love him or loathe [...]
Best Photos from Aegon Classic Days 3, 4 and 5
(June 15, 2013) There has been plenty of great play and memorable moments at the WTA Aegon Classic, and we’ve compiled the best photos from days 3, 4 and 5 around the grounds. Players include Daniela Hantuchova, Kristina Mladenovic, Heather Watson, Sabine Lisicki, Sorana Cirstea, Maria Sanchez, Magdalena Rybarikova, Kristen Flipkens and Ajla Tomljanovic. Gallery [...]