This year the lawns of Wimbledon will be generating their usual tingles of expectation across the sporting world and wider world. 2018 is the second year when the Wimbledon Diary has been slightly different, this is the second year there have been three weeks between the end of the French Open and the start of Wimbledon.This extension may seem like a simple thing but in the … [Read more...]
2018 Wimbledon Seeds
Well, the time has finally arrived, the 2018 Wimbledon seeds have been announced for both the ATP and WTA. There are some interesting seedings and some that are downright predictable. 2018 Wimbledon Seeds:ATP 1. FEDERER, Roger (SUI) 2. NADAL, Rafael (ESP) 3. CILIC, Marin (CRO) 4. ZVEREV, Alexander (GER) 5. DEL POTRO, Juan Martin (ARG) 6. DIMITROV, Grigor (BUL) 7. THIEM, … [Read more...]
New ProStaff RF 97
Wilson Advisory Staff Member and tennis icon Roger Federer and Wilson Sporting Goods Co., revealed today the new ProStaff RF 97 Autograph racquet. The new racquet, with the addition of vibrant, yet elegant, classic white accents at the three and nine o’clock positions, introduces the design concept of performance-enhancing graphics to the brand’s performance rackets. Wilson … [Read more...]
Federer to Uniqlo
Federer to Uniqlo UPDATE: Confirmed! Well, turns out, Federer did actually sign a ridiculous contract with Uniqlo. Federer to Uniqlo has happened at the start of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. Uniqlo announced it via their Instagram account:UNIQLO is honored to welcome Roger Federer as our new Global Brand Ambassador. “Mr. Federer is one of the greatest … [Read more...]
Wilson + Luxilon Duo Hybrids
WILSON + LUXILON DUO STRING COLLECTION Two high performance forces in tennis string, Wilson + Luxilon, unite to create three new hybrid strings!Wilson + Luxilon have released the following hybrid tennis strings to suit ever tennis players needs:Wilson + Luxilon DUO POWER: An incredible blend of the best-selling Luxilon ALU Power fused with Wilson NXT Power string … [Read more...]
Who is Marco Cecchinato
For the first time in his ATP tennis career, Marco Cecchinato of Palermo, Italy reached the semi final of a major tournament, in somewhat of a "Cinderella" type story. The currently ranked 72nd player in the world made some serious strides at the 2018 French Open by beating some of the worlds' top players, all the while keeping his cool and staying focused on playing his game … [Read more...]
Nadal Complaints French Open
More of Nadal complaints, this time from the 2018 French Open. Which you would think he wouldn't since he holds this tournament in the most dominant of fashions. The Spaniard has won in Paris, a record, 10 times. Something that no other player has ever done, nor will ever do again (at least in my lifetime). While it is an incredible achievement, Nadal complaints are rather … [Read more...]
Serena Williams French Open Seeding
A 2018 Serena Williams French Open appeance is actually happening. After having given birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. born in late 2017, Serena Williams hadn't played much tennis. Only having made 2 tournament appearances in 2018. Indian Wells, where she lost to fellow countrywoman and sister, Venus Williams in the third round. Williams followed up Indian … [Read more...]
Wilson Sweepstakes 2018
With the US Open just around the corner, Chicago, IL based tennis company Wilson will be celebrating their 40th anniversary of their US Open tennis ball! They will be kicking it off with a incredible opportunity with a Wilson Sweepstakes!Wilson Sweepstakes 2018 Beginning May 21, 2018, Wilson Sporting Goods will be celebrating 40 years of providing the official tennis … [Read more...]
Laserfibre Partners with James Blake
US tennis string manufacturer, Laserfibre partners with James Blake in the design and performance of "JB Tour 100" tennis string. Laserfibre Partners with James Blake Laserfibre introduces their latest high-performance co-poly Made in the USA! In collaboration with former ATP #4, James Blake. This string offers a unique feel that was developed and tested with James to rival … [Read more...]