If you read my previous post about the Farmers Classic, it has been made official, the Farmers Classic held at the UCLA campus is done. It won't be on the calendar in 2013. Tournament Director, Bob Kramer sent out an email this afternoon; Dear Loyal Farmers Classic Friend, Back in 1927, who could have imagined a simple tennis tournament played on the intimate grounds of the … [Read more...]
Tennis in California is dying
Unfortunately, tennis in California is slowly finding it's way to the grave. Professional tennis in California dwindling Of the three professional tennis tournaments in California, only one is left standing. I just heard through the wire today that the LA Tennis Open - also known as the Farmers Classic, Countrywide Classic, Mercedes-Benz Cup, and Infinity Open - has been … [Read more...]
Taylor Townsend too fat to play US Open
Yes, you read the title correctly, Taylor Townsend is said to be she is too heavy to play the US Open Junior tournament. Unfortunately, this ridiculous claim has been buried in the shadows of the current US Open happenings (aside from the normal schedule, Federer loosing early, Andy Roddick and Kim Clijsters retiring). It's true though, the USTA told Townsend to not play … [Read more...]