Canada rose from the ashes of its qualifying loss to claim its first Davis Cup.
Finally, after entering the event 109 times, Canada became the 16th nation to win the Cup in the event’s 112 years – starting in … continue reading
Going into the 44th and last ATP tournament of the season, there was a great deal at stake for several of the Rolex Tennis Masters singles participants. When play began on October 29th for the 36th time … continue reading
In 2021, Mexican city Guadalajara agreed at short notice to host the WTA Finals, after Shenzhen withdrew due to Chinese pandemic travel restrictions. The event was incredibly successful with the players who appreciated the enthusiastic crowds.
The reward for the … continue reading
“Ready? Play.” Usually these words are spoken by an umpire. But in Blind and Low Vision Tennis, it’s the server letting the receiver know they are about to serve.
Featuring players from around Australia, the inaugural 2022 Australian Blind and … continue reading
Stating the obvious, a tennis event that is 142 years old has a sizeable library indexing its past. Nonetheless, the US Open, held August 29–September 11, at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens, New … continue reading
Because of its world status, New York City has a collection of resplendent nicknames. Among them is Gotham. The phrase – “The City That Never Sleeps” – is regularly used to describe all that is going on. But its standalone, … continue reading
Playing For Peace…Poetic After A Rewrite
The USTA touted “Tennis Plays for Peace” as a fundraising event at Louis Armstrong Stadium which is on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Fittingly the exhibition benefitting Ukraine was … continue reading
The 135th edition of The Championships, staged at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), June 20th until July 10th, still had dark green and purple as its primary colors but hues were added this year. … continue reading
“Oh, but now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads,
They say I’ve changed…”
Joni Mitchell – “Both Sides Now”
For more than the casual fan, walking through the Church Road gates into the All England Lawn Tennis … continue reading
Below is a sampling of the “Bits And Bobs…” that made the 2022 tournament anything but a “Humble Roast Dinner…”
Kramer And Smith Anniversaries
While the Centre Court Centenary dominated the headlines, two other anniversaries should not be overlooked – … continue reading