Andy Murray sealed his 35th career title in three sets on Sunday, as he ended his dire drought against Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Murray had lost eight matches straight against the world number one, but his victory saw a two-year losing streak with Novak end. The first set belonged to the Scot, as he won 6-4 – before Djokovic hit … [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...]
2013 US Open men’s final – Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
So the 2013 US Open men's final is all set between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Yet another battle between these two tennis giants. This isn't the first time they have met in the US Open final. As you may recall, these two played an intense championship match back in 2o11 with Djokovic taking out Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-1. These two have a history of having epic … [Read more...]
Roland Garros exit does nothing to discourage Federer ahead of grass swing
Roger Federer remains confident that he can achieve big things at Wimbledon 2013 regardless of his quarter-final exit at Roland Garros. When Roger Federer reflects on his 2013 French Open campaign he'll surely feel a sense of regret that he was unable to make the most of his opportunity to reach another final. The Swiss legend managed to avoid Novak Djokovic and Rafael … [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...]
Is Serena Williams on drugs?
When it comes to professional athletes, especially the elite, it's no surprise when they are required to submit to random drug testing. You know, to just make sure that they are, in fact, capable of performing as well as they do by their own efforts and without the help of performance enhancing drugs. Just last week, former WTA #1, Serena Williams was the victim of random … [Read more...]
The voices of tennis
Well tennis fans, the 2011 tennis season is inching it's way to the very end, 16 more tournaments left in the season (18 if you count Davis Cup). We've been through 4 major tournaments, 7 ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, 7 ATP 500 events, and countless 250 events. Out of all the events, there is something that everybody can recognize with their eyes closed. The voices of the … [Read more...]
Top Spin 4 Review From A Real Tennis Player
Enter to win a FREE copy of Top Spin 4, for your xbox 360, PS3, or Wii! See the end of this review for entry details. If you have ever owned any version of Microsoft's Xobox gaming console, you have probably played, heard of, or seen the popular tennis video game Top Spin (versions 1, 2, 3, and four). It really is a special series of video games for us, the tennis die … [Read more...]
If you have not seen this yet
...then you must be on the moon or something! Head tennis put together this neat video of Novak Djokovic playing tennis on the wings of a specially designed airplane. So far as we have been told, Nole is actually on the wings while the airplane is in flight. Pretty risky if you ask us, especially since you're now the #2 tennis player in the world! … [Read more...]
Edward Oueilhe American Tennis Dream Part 2
As we all know, Japan was recently struck by a tragic earthquake and Tsunami. As a result, Japan is devastated by the events have ensued since the record breaking earthquake. How does the earthquake relate to tennis? Well a first hand experience as a matter of fact. Tennisthis introduced you to Edward Oueilhe and his pursuit to making it to the grand stage of professional … [Read more...]