Andy Roddick announced that the 2012 US Open would be his last tournament. At first I was shocked, appalled even; how could he do that to tennis? To me? To the world? We all knew it was going to happen eventually. It was, in my opinion, just too soon. Roddick resumed his fourth round match, after a lengthy rain delay, against Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro. The two came … [Read more...]
Clijsters retires and Djokovic leaves Sergio Tacchini
It's been quite the news day for the tennis world. With the French Open starting next week, these announcements seem untimely. First off and more importantly, former world #1 Kim Clijsters has announced that she will be re-retiring from tennis after the 2012 US Open. If you don't recall, Kimmy first retired in May of 2007, got married, had a kid, and in 2009 decided to make … [Read more...]
More Problems For The Williams’
The 2011 US Open has been good so far for both of the Williams' sisters, Serena and Venus won both their opening matches with ease. Serena in normal dominant form and Venus in her powerful serving cruised. But that's the end of the road for the 5-time major champion, Venus Williams, her 2011 US Open hopes are now over as she has withdrawn from the tournament. Just announced … [Read more...]
Should Andy Roddick Retire?
No, Andy Roddick is NOT going to retire. Though it might be an optimal time for him to at least think about the possibility of hanging up his tennis racquets at the end of the 2011 tennis season. There's that saying, in gambling, "Quit while you're ahead." That's pretty much what we're talking about here with Roddick. He's been the staple of American tennis since he came … [Read more...]
Who Will Retire From Tennis In 2011?
With all the comebacks in 2010, we thought we would ask our tennis community who could potentially be a candidate for retirement in 2011? We have selected 6 tennis players from the ATP Tour (men's tennis players) and have give reasons they have been considered potential retirees from the ATP tennis tour. In no particular order of potential tennis retirement: Radek … [Read more...]