The US Open has been an innovator in Grand Slam tennis.
In 1970, the tournament introduced the tiebreak to ultimately determine the score for sets tied at 6-6. At the same time, they applied the tiebreak to fifth sets, a … continue reading
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US Open ’25… Mixed Smarmy
The last major of the year will be a hypnotic New York fortnight, staged August 24–September 7, in the world’s showplace for glitz, glamour and everything in between. Being ostentatious is part of its nature and it has lived up … continue reading
Lois Boisson was already the women’s tennis story of the year so far. But today the story’s grown as she won her first WTA main tour title in Hamburg.
At Roland Garros, ranked No. 361 in the world, Boisson made … continue reading
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Obok kortów – Oby nie jedyny
Najpierw była na WhatsApp informacja od Simone z biura prasowego.
Że „jeden polski dziennikarz może iść”. Nie byle gdzie, nie na byle co, bo do restauracji Raffles w luksusowym hotelu w centrum Londynu na bal mistrzów Wimbledonu.
Bal to pojęcie … continue reading
Every year tennis commentators enjoy speculating on which players are best placed to win Wimbledon. A player’s form in the grass warm-up events is often seen as an important consideration.
Germany and England have the most prolific legs of the … continue reading
I had the good fortune to spend time with Arthur Ashe while at UCLA, later when he was on the tour and after he was forced to retire in April 1980 because of continuing heart issues.
In 2011, I wrote … continue reading
Jessica Pegula calmly picked her way through the draw at the Bad Homburg Open to take the title.
This year’s tournament provided a great showcase for the WTA, with tantalising match ups in each round producing quality tennis. On offer … continue reading
The fifth edition of the ATP 250 Mallorca Championships offered some interesting stories.
A first round match attracted much attention as it marked the return to the main draw for Bernard Tomic of Australia. After nearly four and a half … continue reading
Playing a final at The Championships is historic, whether it is the Gentlemen’s or Ladies’ singles event. It is made more meaningful by the fact the Gentlemen’s trophy chase began in 1877 and the Ladies’ in 1884.
Credited as the … continue reading
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Jürgen Klopp goes Padel big time!
Im Rahmen des Rasentennisturnies Mallorca Championships stand auch die (nicht nur in Deutschland) boomende Sportart Padel im Rampenlicht!
Im Rahmen der derzeit laufenden Mallorca Championships presented by ecotrans Group haben im Juni u.a. einige Ex-Profis im Tennis bei einem Padelturnier … continue reading