Tag archive for ‘Bud Collins’
Roger Federer Book Author Rene Stauffer Comments on Federer’s US Open Victory
The following is a question and answer session with Rene Stauffer, the author of the book The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection on Roger Federer’s victory at the 2008 US Open.
Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m like on cloud nine right now
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 second week of the US Open.
“Mom” Bammer Makes Tennis History; Seeks More
Sybille Bammer of Austria became a part of tennis history Sunday when she defeated Marion Bartoli of France 7-6 (3), 0-6, 6-4 to advance into the quarterfinals of the US Open.
“Majors Not Grand Slams” Says Bud Collins
Tennis Historian and Author of the new book “The Bud Collins History of Tennis” Pleads To Tennis Industy and Tennis Followers To Get Tennis Vernacular Correct.
Bud Collins To Host Numerous Book Signings During 2008 U.S. Open
Bud Collins, the Hall of Fame tennis journalist and personality and author of the new book The Bud Collins History of Tennis, will conduct numerous book signings in New York during the 2008 U.S. Open to be held August 25 through September 7.
Gene Scott To Be Inducted In The 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. Hall of Fame journalist Bud Collins profiles all three inductees.
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.
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.
Mao and Zheng – China’s Most Notable Tennis Players
Jie Zheng of China is making waves at Wimbledon and is now beginning to rival her nation’s former leader Mao Tse-Tung as the most famous tennis player from her country.
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