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Rafael Nadal – It’s a Matter of Time

February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

By Lisa-Marie Burrows Rafael Nadal is back. How long have his fans and supporters been waiting to hear those words? A very long 222 days. Time is a great healer, or so we are told. The Spaniard may have been back for less than two weeks, but in that time he has reached the singles [...]

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Sam Stosur: the highs and lows since the U.S. Open

May 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Melinda Samson, Special for Tennis Grandstand Sam Stosur had quite a year in 2011 by acheiving a career-high singles ranking of four in February and defeating Serena Williams to win the US Open in September. Since then, Stosur has struggled reaching only one semifinal and two finals since her maiden slam title. Does she [...]

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The Meaning of a Last Name in Tennis; Berdych as His Own Worst Enemy — The Friday Five

March 2, 2012 By 1 Comment

by Maud Watson Pushing the Limits In the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Severus Snape once said, “Well, it may have escaped your notice, but life isn’t fair.” Of course, Professor Snape was saying that to the Boy Who Lived, but it pretty much sums up what Dubai tournament officials told [...]

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Rotterdam Results and Exclusive Photos: Federer and Del Potro Setup Dream Final

February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

by Lisa-Marie Burrows ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, Rotterdam – Big serving Argentine Juan Martín Del Potro took to court with one mission on his mind – booking a place into the final. The 6ft 6” Del Potro was one of three top ten men in the semifinals and recorded his third victory over Tomas [...]

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There Will Always Be Room for a Lleyton Hewitt Type in Men’s Tennis

January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Lleyton Hewitt put on one of the most impressive performances of the 2012 Australian Open by making it to the fourth round and actually taking a set off defending champ Novak Djokovic. And while he might be far removed from his glory days, one thing’s for sure: You can never count Hewitt out. But why [...]

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ATP Tennis 2012 Preview: Grand Slams, Young Guns, and the London Olympics

December 30, 2011 By 1 Comment

by Lisa-Marie Burrows As one door has closed to say goodbye to the 2011 tennis season, another door will shortly be opening to embrace another exciting year of tennis in 2012, in which all fans of the sport and the players alike, will look forward to the impending Olympic Games in London. It has barely [...]

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If I Were The Tennis Santa

December 22, 2011 By 1 Comment

I really feel bad for the tennis players over the holidays.  They work so hard for so little and barely have time to relax!  So if I were the Tennis Santa, what would I bring them to lighten their load and bring a smile to their faces during this season of cheer? The first thing [...]

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Sampras, Moya, Lisicki Join Li Na for Exhibition Tournament in China

December 17, 2011 By 1 Comment

2011 Roland Garros champion Li Na received a hero’s welcome in her hometown of Wuhan, kicking off a two-day exhibition tournament on December 17, 2011 called “Li Na and Friends.” The festivities  also feature 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras and former world number number 1 Carlos Moya, as well as 2011 Wimbledon semifinalist and WTA [...]

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Serena Williams takes on tennis and the First Family in a Kastles’ win

July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In her first U.S. match in nearly two years, Serena Williams joined the Washington Kastles as they defeated the Boston Lobsters 25-10 in a thrilling evening overlooking the waterfront in Washington, D.C. Not only was there entertaining tennis, but the First Family was in attendance with Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia. The evening [...]

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Djokovic is unstoppable, Azarenka ready to step it up and Kim Clijsters injured – The Friday Five

April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Maud Watson The Streak Continues It was a hot and humid Sunday in Miami, and Novak Djokovic had the unenviable task of trying to overcome Rafael Nadal, the game’s most physically punishing player, in order to keep his 2011 record unblemished. But the young Serb proved he was up to the task and for [...]

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