Is history going to repeat itself when Novak Djokovic bids to win the US Open for only the second time in his career? The only previous time Djokovic was the champion at Flushing Meadows was in 2011 when he beat Rafael Nadal in four sets. That is also the only year when he has won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in the same year – something he has achieved already in … [Read more...]
Tennis Warehouse Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals 2014
Black Friday 2014 has arrived at Tennis Warehouse! It's that time again, the biggest shopping "holiday" the US has; Black Friday...a national tradition. Tennis Warehouse has always provided their customers the best deals on tennis gifts for the tennis fanatic on your Christmas list (it's also just fine to buy great tennis gear for yourself...I won't tell … [Read more...]
Roger Federer’s tennis racquet and coach for 2014
After we got word that tennis superstar Roger Federer had split ways with longtime coach Paul Annacone, there was a lot of speculation as to who was going to fill the coaching position for the Federer camp. A couple of weeks ago, I posted a list of potential coaches; the majority of my visitors chose Andre Agassi as the person to fill in the blank. Agassi would have been the … [Read more...]
Stick it Wear?! Designer Joe Durica Q&A
I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Joe Durica, the genius behind Stick It Wear?!. I visited his studio, where he does all the printing himself; we got a chance to play a bit of tennis (he's a solid player), and we talked about how Stick It Wear?! came to be over lunch: TennisThis: Tell me about your background as an artist and tennis player? Stick It Wear?!: I … [Read more...]
Murray targets fast start
World number three Andy Murray will be determined to get off to a fast start when he takes on Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open. Murray has shown signs of rustiness in the opening rounds at Indian Wells. He had to come from a set down to avoid an embarrassing defeat and potentially shocking result in the tennis betting … [Read more...]
Roger Federer keeps #1 spot no matter 2012 US Open result
With Roger Federer's quick win over Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati, he is destined to remain world #1 beyond the 2012 US Open, no matter the result. Federer's win over Djokovic added 820 ATP ranking points to his 11,345 points. Roger Federer will have a total of 12,165 ATP points going in to the 2012 US Open. Novak Djokovic, #2 in the world, didn't pick up any new points from … [Read more...]
2012 Wimbledon – Day 8 – Sharapova out
2012 Wimbledon, on the 8th day of the championships there was more miserable weather. More matches suspended upsets. This time though, it was on the women's side of 2012 Wimbledon. It was somewhat of a shock to see that WTA #1 Maria Sharapova (or Screamapova) was bumped out easily by Sabine Lisicki. Sharapova looked shaky the whole time she was out there. It never seemed like … [Read more...]
Happiest of holidays to you
Well, that's pretty much it, I suppose. It's officially the weekend that Christmas lands on, so for most of you, it's a day to spend with those closest to you, inspire the imaginations of the little ones in your family with the thought of a jolly old man entering through the chimney to deliver beautifully wrapped gifts, and the day to celebrate the holidays, please remember to … [Read more...]
The coolest tee you don’t own…
...yet. Every once in a while, I come across a tennis product that I have to have. Most recently I was introduced to one of the most impressive t-shirts I have ever seen, coming from Tennisfiends.com. I know, you're thinking it's just another tennis t-shirt, but it's not just a tennis t-shirt, it is a shirt that speaks to the tennis player. Not only is the material really … [Read more...]
Roger Federer #2 most respected person in the world
The current ATP world #3 and all time leader in major titles won, Roger Federer has recently been announced as the second most respected person in the world. Reputation Institute released their list of 54 of the world’s most visible leaders and public personalities in politics, business, culture, and sports. 51,055 members of the general public in 25 countries were asked to … [Read more...]