Tag archive for ‘Bjorn Borg’

Mondays With Bob Greene: Andy Murray edges Novak Djokovic

Mondays With Bob Greene: Andy Murray edges Novak Djokovic

Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the the Rogers Cup and Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Borg, Federer To Team Up In Blackrock Tour of Champions Special Event

Borg, Federer To Team Up In Blackrock Tour of Champions Special Event

Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer will team up on the same side of the court for the first time as part of a special event on the BlackRock Tour of Champions in Macao, China, November 20, 2008.

On This Day In Tennis History

On This Day In Tennis History

This week is a big week in tennis with week No. 2 of the U.S. Open Series and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s return to the court in Canada following their epic Wimbledon final. This week has also been a one of epic matches and unusual circumstances in the history of the sport, as documented in the soon-to-be released book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY ($19.95, New Chapter Press). The following is an excerpt from the ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY compilation that features entertaining anecdotes and match summaries featuring John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Martina Navratilova among others.

The Journeyman: In The Thick of the Summer

The Journeyman: In The Thick of the Summer

Mark Keil, director/producer of “The Journeymen” along with Geoff Grant and tennis coach at Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club writes about his experiences in the heat of the summer worldwide tour.

Robbie Koenig: Enjoy The Summer Ride!

Robbie Koenig: Enjoy The Summer Ride!

The Wimbledon final this year has highlighted something that I’ve been aware of for some time now and that’s how good a shape the men’s game is in right now! With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal we have two guys who are model ambassadors.

Mark McCormack To Be Inducted In International Tennis Hall Of Fame

Mark McCormack To Be Inducted In International Tennis Hall Of Fame

On Saturday, July 12, the International Tennis Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2008 - Michael Chang, Mark McCormack and Gene Scott - in ceremonies at the home of the Hall of Fame, The Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. Today, we present to you the profile of Mark McCormack, the founder of the International Management Group.

Lived up to the hype!

Lived up to the hype!

Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim previewed the Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer Wimbledon final by suggesting that it was the most anticipated championship final in the history of our sport. High praise indeed, but when does the competition outdistance the hype in this day and age? Practically never is when.

Bud Collins Calls Nadal-Federer Epic The Best Wimbledon Final Ever

Bud Collins Calls Nadal-Federer Epic The Best Wimbledon Final Ever

Bud Collins, tennis historian, journalist and personality and the man who literally wrote the history book on tennis not surprisingly called Sunday’s epic Wimbledon men’s singles final between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland the best Wimbledon final in history.

Federer’s Marked Man – Willie Renshaw

Federer’s Marked Man – Willie Renshaw

Roger Federer is on the verge of claiming his record sixth straight Wimbledon men’s singles title. It would mark the most consecutive titles in the Open era and would equal the all-time Wimbledon record set by one Willie Renshaw, who won six straight titles from 1881 to 1886.

Mondays With Bob Greene: Federer Starts Quest For Sixth Straight Wimbledon

Mondays With Bob Greene: Federer Starts Quest For Sixth Straight Wimbledon

Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Ordina Open and the International Women’s Open in Eastbourne.