The AusOpen 2009 Preview

Finally the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After a brief off-season and a quick two week warm-up session it is time for the first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne, Australia.

Somdev!!!!! , Part 4 – Cycling to Tennis – Technical Advantage, Golfing with the Americans

It wasn’t too long ago that I was writing about a new Indian number 1 that had recently finished college at the University of Virginia. His name? Somdev Devarrman, nicknamed The Chilly Indian. You have to love it when your fun predictions come true so quickly.

Tennis History Tuesday – MCENROE ROUTS LENDL

Today is Tuesday so that means another edition of “Tennis History Tuesday” where we bring you another excerpt from my book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY with events that happened on January 13.While the tennis world is gearing up for the Australian Open, this time of the year used to be devoted to the men’s tournament known as the year-end Masters Championships played at Madison Square Garden.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I am one of the top guys

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 Qatar Open and the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Tennis History Tuesday – “RAFA ROUTED IN CHENNAI!”

Today, January 6, 2009, provides us with another edition of “Tennis History Tuesday” where TennisGrandstand.com gives readers another exclusive excerpt from my book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY. (New Chapter Press, $19.95, www.tennishistorybook.com). With the ATP Tour in Doha and Chennai this week, it is interesting to remember Ivan Ljubicic winning “the golden falcon” and Rafael Nadal losing in not-so-memorable fashion.

On This Day In Tennis History

Since the tennis world is silent this week, TennisGrandstand.com will fulfill your tennis fix with an excerpt from the new tennis book “ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY.” The book, which makes an excellent holiday gift, is written by tennis historian and sports marketing guru Randy Walker, the former USTA publicity specialist.

On This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press

New Chapter Press has announced the publication of its latest book – On This Day In Tennis History -a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and happenings from the world of tennis through the years – written by Randy Walker, the sports marketing and media specialist, tennis historian and former U.S. Tennis Association press officer.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I probably can win a Grand Slam

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 BCR Open Romania and the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic

Robbie Koenig: Rafa Will Sweat Blood To Get To No. 1

It’s been a fascinating first four days in Cincinnati. Losing Andy Roddick to an injury was a big disappointment.

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.

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