OSAKA SOLIDIFIES HER SPOT AT THE TOP OF THE WOMEN’S GAME
From ESPN writer D’arcy Maine: Naomi Osaka paused for a moment when asked about her perfect record in major finals. She had just defeated Serena Williams in the Australian Open semifinals and secured her spot in her fourth career championship match. She maintained a soft-spoken tone, but her message was anything but quiet. “I have […]
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, […]
What’s it like to play Nadal at the French?
Courtesy JOHN LEICESTER Like so many others who have faced Rafael Nadal, Yannick Hanfmann thought he had a plan. Until, that is, tennis’ greatest clay-court player dismantled it stroke by stroke on the red dirt where he has won 11 French Open titles. ”After the first two sets, you’re thinking like, ‘Damn,”’ Hanfmann, a German […]
Can Nadal Make It An Unreal 12 French Open Titles?
Courtesy of Howard Fendrich and Andrew Damph The Big 3 are still very much around. They’re still leading the rankings, still collecting the biggest trophies. And they’re still the dominant figures in men’s tennis, responsible for the main story lines when the French Open starts Sunday. Roger Federer returns to Roland Garros for the first […]
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 […]
THE WOMEN’S DRAW MIGHT NOT BE SO KIND IN THE NEXT GRAND SLAM
COURTESY: HOWIE KUSSOY Serena Williams is due to give birth to her first child in September, and has missed the past three Grand Slams because of her pregnancy, but her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, said the 23-time major winner could return to the court in time for January’s Australian Open. “That’s the goal,” Mouratoglou told SI.com. “It’ll […]
2017 US Open TV Schedule on ESPN/ESPN2
2017 U.S. OPEN TV SCHEDULE ON ESPN/ESPN2 Subject to change Start (ET) End (ET) Net(s) Round Sunday, August 27 2:00 PM 3:00 PM ABC Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Monday, August 28 1:00 PM 6:00 PM ESPN First Round 6:00 PM 11:00 PM ESPN2 First Round Tuesday, August 29 1:00 PM 11:00 PM ESPN First Round […]
Wimbledon TV Schedule
2017 WIMBLEDON TV SCHEDULE ON ESPN AND ESPN2 Wimbledon 2017 begins July 3 on ESPN. With the exception of a later-than-usual July 3 start, the Wimbledon TV schedule is the same as usual this year. ESPN will carry the entire first week of competition, with ESPN2 airing outer court coverage during the second week. ABC’s […]
WHAT YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT THE FRENCH OPEN
French Open…here’s what you never knew Here are some amazing facts to get you excited about the French Open The much-anticipated clay court season is here. Whether you’re a tennis enthusiast or a casual fan girl of Nadal and Djokovic, here are some fun facts behind one of the most broadcasted tennis championship in the […]
This Time It Was Personal
Back when Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title in 2013, the weight of his country’s expectations was on his shoulders. He was the first British man to win the Gentlemen’s Single Trophy since 1935 (when Fred Perry won). Murray had already achieved the Olympic Gold Medal in 2012 for Great Britain, but he was […]