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TENNIS PEOPLE: FEDERER PLEDGES TO PLAY AFTER 2012 OLYMPICS

May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

By Leigh Sanders * Roger Federer has told BBC Sport he intends to play on after the 2012 Olympics despite recent rumors he was growing tired of the sport he has dominated for years. The 28-year-old world No. 1 also believes his best tennis is around the corner. “I don’t have a problem saying this [...]

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THE A-Z GUIDE TO JEWISH GRAND SLAM CHAMPIONS

May 19, 2010 By 10 Comments

By David Goodman It was 1998 and I was working for USTA/Eastern as their executive director. Former Eastern junior Justin Gimelstob, a Jewish fella like me, had just won his second straight Grand Slam mixed doubles title with Venus Williams. I said to myself, “Self, how many other Jews have won Grand Slam titles?” I [...]

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JIMMY CONNORS WRITES FOREWORD TO CLIFF RICHEY BOOK “ACING DEPRESSION”

March 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Jimmy Connors, the five-time U.S. Open champion, has contributed the Foreword to the upcoming book “ACING DEPRESSION: A TENNIS CHAMPION’S TOUGHEST MATCH” written by his friend and former pro tennis colleague Cliff Richey. Richey, who 40 years ago was the No. 1-ranked American tennis player and the hero of the 1970 [...]

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Tracy Austin rallies Team Lendl to victory in US Open Champions Invitational

September 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Team Lendl rallied behind the dominating play of two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin to defeat Team Cash 21-17 in the final day of the US Open Champions Invitational at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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Mary Joe Fernandez leads Team King to 21-17 win over Team Cash at US Open Champions Invitational

September 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Mary Joe Fernandez is used to juggling a number of tasks at once. Mom. TV announcer. U.S. Fed Cup captain.

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40 Years Ago In Tennis – Bud Collins Summarizes The Epic Year

July 31, 2009 By 1 Comment

The second year of Open tennis was one of continued progress but lingering confusion on the political front—and towering on-court performances by Margaret Smith Court and most notably Rod Laver, who netted an unprecedented second Grand Slam.

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Roddick Goes “Cheesier”, Stefanki Stars in Spielberg Movie

February 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Andy Roddick and Radek Stepanek have has a mini rivalry over the last two weeks – Stepanek beating the American 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the semifinals of San Jose two weeks ago, while Roddick avenged his loss to the Czech in the final in Memphis on Sunday by a 7-5, 7-5 margin. Roddick and Stepanek had a memorable – and humorous – match a year ago on Tuesday as excerpted below from my book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY

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

November 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment

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.

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On This Day In Tennis History

September 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment

It was 35 years ago Saturday that perhaps the most famous single tennis match in the history of the sport was held in Houston, Texas when Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the famed “Battle of the Sexes.”

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Mondays With Bob Greene: I Still Have 21 Spots To Go

August 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment

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.

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