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Rolex Paris Masters… Its History Shouldn’t Be Forgotten  

This year, 60 ATP tournaments were scheduled. Thirty-eight offered the winner 250 points; 13 netted 500 points.

The nine Masters Series events, providing 1000 points, reigned supreme when it came to the possibility of ranking improvement.

Of those in this … continue reading

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United Cup 2.0

As expected, tournament organizer Tennis Australia has announced a number of changes for the 2024 United Cup, to be held from 29 December to 7 January. 

While 18 nations will still compete for the WTA/ATP Mixed teams trophy, ties will … continue reading

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US Open…Comes A Time

Having devoted years to pursuing a professional career, it is daunting to realize “It’s time…”

In New York, five players, three from the US, brought the curtain down…and using the theme of a Neil Young song, a “Come’s a Time” … continue reading

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US Open…“Momming”

It is not necessary to excel at Scrabble or Wordle to realize that Momming is a word… In fact it may have been derived from “Mumming” a 13th to 16th Century European winter festival activity involving groups of … continue reading

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US Open…Doubles Rarely Seen

Doubles is rarely seen on the big courts…which is the result of a double-team in itself.

Those responsible for match scheduling prefer singles for two main reasons…to maximize ticket buyers and march to the tune played by television networks that … continue reading

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Australia’s Open – A New Documentary

The world premiere of Australia’s Open took place at the Melbourne International Film Festival today.

At the screening, Sydney-based director Ili Baré explained why she chose the subject for her latest documentary. “I think that sport naturally offers all these great … continue reading

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Nice welcomes the Hopman Cup

The Hopman Cup made its return to the tennis tour in July, but in a very different locale.

After a four year hiatus, the mixed teams event played in honour of former Australian Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman, reappeared on … continue reading

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The Championships… “Gobsmacking”

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), hosted the 136th version of The Championships, July 3rd through 16th.

The oldest of the majors, the venerated grass court tennis event consistently showcases…Astounding, Amazing, Unanticipated performances during the … continue reading

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The rollercoaster life of Boris Becker in a new documentary

Boris Becker: The Rise and Fall is the second documentary this year examining Becker’s life.

In April, Alex Gibney’s film Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker was released.  

A comparison between the two documentaries favours Boom! Boom! by … continue reading

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The United Cup: looking forward

The inaugural AU$15 million United Cup culminated in January with the USA proving too strong for Italy in the final.

The mixed team competition, which offers ranking points for every rubber, has potential but adjustments to the format are needed for … continue reading