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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!
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
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!
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, 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
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
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.
Why did they slow down Wimbledon?
I cannot for the life of me understand why Wimbledon has gone ahead and slowed the courts and changed the balls at SW19. They have changed the balls to make play slower to ensure longer rallies and slow serves. This is what made Wimbledon a classic battlefield throughout the decades because players had to change tactics and mind sets in order to compete directly after the French.
Mondays With Bob Greene: Rafael Nadal Wins His First Grass-Court Title
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 Stella Artois tournament and the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany.
Ask Bill: Looking Back to Paris; Looking Ahead to Wimbledon
Roger Federer’s performance in the Roland Garros final against Rafael Nadal was reminiscent of Muhammad Ali’s fight against Larry Holmes. A mismatch from the start, Ali pulled out his tricks but had no answers for the younger, stronger Holmes, and was battered mercilessly.
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