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THIEM BREAKS THROUGH – US OPEN TIT...
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Zverev will donate entire purse to bushf...
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Here are the major changes and updates f...
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The French Open by the Numbers
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2019 Miami Open Moves to Hard Rock Stadi...
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Laver Cup Predictions
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US Open – Plan Your Visit
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Novak’s Long Journey Brings Him to...
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Winning Wimbledon is Forever
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The Man Who Found Glory
THIEM BREAKS THROUGH – US OPEN TITLE IN THE BAG
Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervy five-setter and win the US Open on Sunday for his first Grand Slam title. The second-seeded Austrian beat the fifth seed 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) in 4 hours 2 minutes inside a near-empty Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Zverev will donate entire purse to bushfire relief if he wins event.
After reaching the second round, Alexander Zverev revealed he would donate $10,000 for every victory he achieves at the Australian Open. Alexander Zverev says he will donate the full $2.83million Australian Open winner’s prize fund to bushfire relief if he goes all the way to win the tournament. Speaking after his 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 […]
Here are the major changes and updates for Wimbledon 2019
1. Increase in Prize money: The total prize money at Wimbledon has gone up by 11.8 percent to £38m. Both the champions will bank £2.35m each, getting a raise of £100,000 as compared to the previous year. In addition, players who go out in the first round will be paid £45,000. 2. Tie breaks in final […]
The French Open by the Numbers
The 2019 French Open is here….and here’s a few numbers to think about. 8: The number of new courts built for the 2019 French Open. These include a completely revamped main Philippe-Chatrier court, the brand new Simonne-Mathieu court, and Courts 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16. 4: The new Simonne-Mathieu Court is surrounded by four greenhouses, […]
2019 Miami Open Moves to Hard Rock Stadium
The 2019 Miami Open Moves to Hard Rock Stadium Tennis in Miami is about to go through a transformation. If you build it will they come? The Dolphins and the IMG (the owners of the Miami Open) believe they will. With the 60 million dollar transformation of the Master Series 1000 event held in Key […]
Laver Cup Predictions
Todd Martin previews the 2018 Laver Cup. The 2017 Laver Cup went to the wire with Roger Federer beating Nick Kyrgios in the decider. The new concept, likened to the Ryder Cup, received rave reviews from fans with both Federer and Rafael Nadal teaming up for a rare doubles match. There is no Nadal this year for Team […]
US Open – Plan Your Visit
The US Open is around the corner, Aug 27th-September 9th. If you’re heading out to NYC for the tournament like thousands of other fans will be doing, here’s a few links that might make your journey to the Big Apple a bit sweeter. We will be having our welcome desk set up every morning at the […]
Novak’s Long Journey Brings Him to Wimbledon’s Peak
Wimbledon Bill Simons “May it be the shadow’s call Will fly away May it be you journey on To light the day When the night is overcome You may rise to find the sun Believe and you will find your way A promise lives within you now. —Enya As the Prime Minister of Britain, Mrs. […]
Winning Wimbledon is Forever
Thank you to Bill Simons Inside Tennis Magazine Book your Wimbledon tickets today: https://www.tennistours.com/wimbledon/tickets There are celebrity moms – and then there’s Serena. Billboards on California freeways proclaimed she’s the GMOAT – “the greatest mother of all time.” Sue Barker said she’s “The world’s most famous sporting mom.” There are cross-over celebrities who bring it […]
The Man Who Found Glory
Thank you to Bill Simons of Inside Tennis Magazine for the article. In fading light there came glory. Coming into today’s semis we knew a key number combo was 26-25. Novak Djokovic had one more career win over arch-rival Rafa Nadal. Little did we know that 26-24 would become a number combo that will we will long cherish. […]