Though they are not in the draw, they are the 2026 US Open’s most formidable doubles team. They will play a critical role in the August 23rd to September 13th pageant taking place at the Billie Jean King … continue reading
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Australian tennis has lost another great with the passing of Grand Slam champion Mal Anderson on 11 May at the age of 91.
Anderson’s greatest moment came in 1957 when he won the US National Championships at Forest Hills in … continue reading
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US Open ’25… Said And Done
Before looking at the flotsam and jetsam that caught my eye at this year’s US Open, I will begin with “Look Back…” nostalgia.
I remember when the word “Fortnight” was meaningful. Originally its home was The Championships. It had standalone … continue reading
Ivan Ivanov and Jeline Vandromme were in the US Open Junior Singles Championships spotlight. Ivanov, the 16-year-old from Bulgaria, and Vandromme, who is a year older and from Belgium, were straight-sets successful.
Ivanov won the Boys’ title at The Championships. … continue reading
I “fess”, I am in the Karolína Muchová fan queue.
A member of the “Slam Last 8” club after reaching the quarterfinals or better at all the majors, she is regularly included in the “What about…” when women’s Slam title … continue reading
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US Open ’25… Cliffie Over And Out
Cliff Drysdale, “Cliffie…” to many, was the lead commentator for the first US Open Women’s Singles semifinal on Thursday, September 4th… It was his final match for ESPN… and what a way to go out…
Aryna Sabalenka escaped … continue reading
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Venus makes a return in Tennis and Toys
August was a big month for Venus Williams. On the 13th, new Venus Barbie was announced, the second in her image. Then the next day, the US Open announced she would be granted a wild card to play singles at … continue reading
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US Open ’25… The Venus Truffle
Venus Williams first played the US Open in 1997 and was a 17-year-old unseeded 6-0, 6-4 finalist to 16-year-old Martina Hingis.
The Women’s Singles winner in 2000 and ’01, this year as a wild card she made her 25th… continue reading
The US Open celebrated Lt. Joe Hunt Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 30th of Labor Day weekend.
Hunt, who attended the Naval Academy, in whose name the day was dedicated in 2019, is the only US player to … continue reading
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US Open ’25… Photo Story Telling
At the 2022 US Open after her 6-3, 7-6 quarterfinal loss to Iga Świątek, Jessica Pegula brought a touch of “Go Girl…” to her post match press conference by sipping from a can of Heineken and saying, “I’m trying to … continue reading