Tag archive for ‘Tommy Haas’

Mondays With Bob Greene: All That Glitter Is Gold

Mondays With Bob Greene: All That Glitter Is Gold

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 Olympics and the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.

Olympic Gold, Experiences for Federer

Olympic Gold, Experiences for Federer

Roger Federer is an Olympic gold medalist. While not the singles gold he aspired to, he does leave the Beijing Games with the top Olympic prize in doubles with Stan Wawrinka – the Swiss men defeating Simon Aspelin and Tom Johannson of Sweden 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3 in the gold medal match in men’s doubles. Why do the Olympics mean so much to Federer?

Why do the Olympics mean so much to Roger Federer?

Why do the Olympics mean so much to Roger Federer?

Why do the Olympics mean so much to Roger Federer? Perhaps it was a great run and wonderful experience he had in his debut Olympics in 2000 in Sydney. The following is an excerpt from the book THE ROGER FEDERER STORY, QUEST FOR PERFECTION (New Chapter Press, $24.95, www.rogerfedererbook.com) that outlines Roger’s “Olympic Experiences” from the 2000 Games in Sydney.

Mondays with Bob Greene - Rafael Nadal Wins 4th Consecutive Barcelona Title

Mondays with Bob Greene - Rafael Nadal Wins 4th Consecutive Barcelona 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 a week of Barcelona and Prague.

Photos: Monfils, Gonzalez, Marat, and Tommy all soak up the local flavor

Photos: Monfils, Gonzalez, Marat, and Tommy all soak up the local flavor

The organizers of the BMW Open hosted a players’ party on Monday night at P1 in Munich. Since you weren’t there, I will summarize the party in five words: mustachioed racquet-jugglers in short shorts.

Nicolas Kiefer’s kiwi green eyes

Nicolas Kiefer’s kiwi green eyes

German Nicolas Kiefer is preparing to participate in the Davis Cup tie between his native Germany and Spain. He replaces the unfit Tommy Haas to join Philipp Kohlschreiber in singles. This is Kiefer’s first Davis Cup since February 2006.

How I Went to the Pacific Life Open for Four Days and Only Saw One Complete Match

How I Went to the Pacific Life Open for Four Days and Only Saw One Complete Match

Debra covered the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells for TennisGrandStand. In this first part in a three-part series of her reports from the tournament, Debra shares her experience at this tournament.

Fashion Focus: K-Swiss springs forward with Haas

Fashion Focus: K-Swiss springs forward with Haas

We take a look at K-Swiss print ads (with Tommy Haas), clothes, and shoes — all from the company’s Spring 2008 collection.