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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.
Edberg hits back to seize maiden BlackRock title
Stefan Edberg completed a miraculous comeback against Sergi Bruguera on Sunday to claim his first BlackRock Tour of Champions title at the Jean-Luc Lagardere Trophy in Paris. Edberg, was in trouble while down by a set and 4-2 , but he turned the match around in impressive fashion to triumph 3-6, 7-5, 10-5 (Champions Tie Break) in an hour and 20 minutes.
Edberg rolls on in Paris
Stefan Edbergs impressive return to professional tennis continued today as he notched up another straight sets win, this time 6-4, 7-6 against Tournament Director Guy Forget at the Trophee Jean-Luc Lagardere in Paris.
Edberg continues Muster dominance on BlackRock debut in Paris
BlackRock Tour of Champions debutant Stefan Edberg made an impressive start to his champions tennis career today as he swept past Thomas Muster 6-2, 6-1 in just 59 minutes.
Mondays With Bob Greene: I Still Have 21 Spots To Go
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 Pilot Pen Tennis tournament and the Forest Hills Classic.
Washington, Larsson and Novacek Complete Outback Champions Field in Newport
The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment today announced that 1996 Wimbledon finalist Mal Washington, Swedish Davis Cup star Magnus Larsson and 1994 US Open semifinalist Karel Novacek will complete the eight-player field at the Hall of Fame Champions Cup to be played August 13-17 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I.
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.
Rafa’s Marked Man: Henri Cochet
Rafael Nadal has a fourth straight Roland Garros title within his sight, which would place him in a tie for second for most French men’s singles titles with France’s Henri Cochet. The French Musketeer won at Roland Garros in 1926, 1928, 1930 and 1932 and is considered by some as the greatest French player of all-time.
25 Years Ago Today: Noah Triumphs!
It was 25 years ago today on June 5, 1983 when Yannick Noah set off the perhaps the biggest celebration in French tennis since the Four Musketeers won the Davis Cup for France for the first time in 1927, by becoming the first man from his nation to win the French Open singles title, defeating Mats Wilander in the final. June 5 is a day of big occurrences in tennis history, as seen below in this exclusive early excerpt from my upcoming book On This Day in Tennis History.
Ask Bill - Novak Djokovic is the Best Tennis Player in the World
Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in the world. His movement is superior, his versatility allows him more tactical options than nearly anybody, and he is adept on all surfaces.
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