I've been on the fence about even writing on this topic, as it's so very touchy, though I have my views on what happened. I watched the match, the incident, and the aftermath several times over. I am deeply saddened for tennis after the match. We witnessed a moment that will go down in history, likely more memorable than that of John Millman beating Roger Federer, or Simona … [Read more...]
Wimbledon 5th Set Tie Breaker
There is a desperate need for a Wimbledon 5th Set Tie Breaker! It's happening again, another match going well into double-digit games in the fifth set. It happened almost 10 years ago, back in 2010 John Isner faced Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in an epic 3 day, 5 set battle. Wimbledon 5th Set Tie Breaker: More Long Matches It was the longest tennis match in history, with the firth … [Read more...]
Bouchard Wimbledon Tweet
I don't really even know where to begin with this Bouchard Wimbledon tweet. I'm a little irked really, with pure absurdity from her tweet after her first round match. Don't worry, I'll get to exactly what she said in a moment. Bouchard Wimbledon Tweet The Canadian struggled in her second round match against Ashleigh Barty (WTA Rank #17) from Australia and yet was still unable … [Read more...]
Tennis Ball Kids
Without the tennis ball kids, tennis would be a bit slower paced; however, the tennis ball kids have turned into a modern day tennis servant. As Wimbledon gets underway, I have seen some atrocious behaviors from the tennis players towards the tennis ball kids. They're, now, so much more than ball kids. Tennis Ball Kids: What is their job? Interestingly enough, their job is … [Read more...]
Federer’s Longevity
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...]
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...]