“Guga” Carries Olympic Torch
Tennis fans would recognize that smile anywhere! Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten emerged with the torch and ran into the stadium, a worthy replacement for soccer legend Pele who pulled out due to illness. We had already been treated to four Olympic flagbearers that evening including Great Britain’s Andy Murray, Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki, Spain’s Rafael Nadal, and […]
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 […]
Australian Open: Memorable Moments from the 2015 Grand Slam

The first Grand Slam of the year is often the most exciting. Held “down under” in Australia each January, the Australian Open opens the curtain to the professional tennis season each year. Hungry players return from their breaks desperate to get off to a good start on their tour circuits, and lucky fans get to […]
Novak Djokovic is the Reason why Roger Federer Will Never Win Another Major

It’s become pretty clear this season who the top man in pro tennis is. Novak Djokovic has reigned supreme in 2015, capturing three of the four Grand Slam titles and repeatedly showcasing his dominance as the #1 player. But what has happened to Roger Federer? 34 years young, the Swiss master has solidified his position […]
Will the US Open Upsets Return in 2015 to Make their Mark?

Upsets are a great part of the excitement at Major tournaments like the US Open, and there certainly were many to speak of in 2014. But how many of those US Open upsets will translate into sustained runs this year when the slates are wiped clean again? Let’s take a look: CiCi Bellis – The […]
10 Tips Before Attending the 2017 US Open

For tennis fans in America, the best way to catch the sport is by attending the US Open Tennis Championship. You get the opportunity to see your favorite tennis stars, build lasting memories, and possibly even get their autograph! You’ll be able to delight in the dramatic twists and turns that comprise of such a […]
Venus and Serena Williams Side by Side as We Look Ahead to People’s Day Meeting at Wimbledon

The Williams sisters have been absolutely dominant throughout their careers. And though they have entered the twilight period where age will begin to catch up to them, there’s no doubt that they’re still playing at the top level. Serena Williams remains the top ranked woman in the world! Meanwhile, older sister Venus Williams is still […]
Wimbledon 2015: Predictions and Tournament Preview

The grand tournament of Wimbledon begins tomorrow, and with it comes all the excitement and drama that encapsulates a professional Grand Slam tournament. Questions abound: Will Serena Williams continue her quest for a Golden Slam? Will Roger Federer or Andy Murray be able to repeat on past Wimbledon glory? Or will one of the highly […]
Tennis Players with the Most Grand Slams in the Open Era

In the heat of the summer Grand Slam tennis season, let’s take some time to reflect on some of the greatest people to have ever picked up a tennis racquet. Hundreds of pro players fill up the endless brackets of ATP and WTA World Tours, and while many claim several minor tournaments, or even an […]
Steffi Graf: The Only Player to Win Four Grand Slam Titles in One Year

It seems that all sports records, so tall and mighty when first accomplished, must inevitably fall one day. That is not the case in professional tennis, a sport more balanced and competitive than perhaps any other. Here, just one player has managed to win all four Grand Slam titles in one year during the Open […]