Tag Archive for ‘Yannick Noah’
Epic matches and major upsets at Roland Garros
Epic matches and major upsets highlight the May 31 landscape at Roland Garros through the years. The following excerpt from the book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY summarizes the excitement.
Tennis History Tuesday: Presidential Participation
Presidential participation in tennis highlights today’s “Tennis History Tuesday” – which also marks the two-week mark for Barack Obama as President of the United States. U.S. President Harry Truman and Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe participated in duties associated with the Davis Cup in today’s excerpt from my new book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY ($19.95, New Chapter Press, www.tennishistorybook.com). The following are events that happened today, February 3, on this day in tennis history.
Nadal, Verdasco Play Longest Aussie Open Singles Match, But Not Longest Ever Match At The Event
Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco added another chapter in the history of tennis with their men’s semifinal epic at the Australian Open. The two Spaniards battled for 5 hours, 14 minutes – the longest singles match in the history of the Australian Open – before Nadal edged his Davis Cup teammate 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (1), 6-4.
TENNIS HISTORY TUESDAY: Record-Setting Match In Melbourne…er…wait
A new chapter in tennis history was written Monday on Day One at the Australian Open, but luckily, it was only written in pencil. Gilles Muller of Luxembourg defeated Spain’s Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 7-6, 4-6, 4-6, 16-14 in a match that was originally recorded as lasting 5 hours, 35 minutes, making it the longest match in time in the history of the Australian Open.
Mondays With Bob Greene: I am like a machine, fit for every match
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 Davis Cup and the Dunlop World Challenge.
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.
Voo’s Final Wrap Up From Paris
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat David Nalbandian 6-3 4-6 6-4 and became the first Frenchman since 2001 (Sebastian Grosjean) who won Paris-Bercy. Tsonga like Grosjean 7 year ago, secured a place in Masters Cup right after the final.
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.
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.
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