The US Open first round match between Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios was nothing but bizarre, especially from the young Australian’s side of the court (what else is new). The match was full of incredible tennis mixed in with questionable … Continued
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Nicole Gibbs Is the New Face of MyTennisLessons.com
Professional tennis player and four-time NCAA champion from Stanford University Nicole Gibbs is the new face of MyTennisLessons.com, the nation’s largest online marketplace for tennis instruction. Inspired by her father and first coach to pursue tennis, Gibbs says that she … Continued
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You Can See Some Pretty Cool Concerts at the U.S. Open
If you’re attending the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows this week, you’re probably going there to watch tennis (duh). But while you’re on the grounds outside the stadiums — whether waiting in line, grabbing food or trying to snag a selfie … Continued
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Is It U.S. Open or US Open? Grand Slam Grammar
If you don’t care about grammar, this is not the post for you. If you do, welcome to the club. You’re probably seeing the name of the grand slam that’s going on right now written two different ways: U.S. Open and … Continued
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Borna Coric and His Potentially Stellar Future
Borna Coric may already be out of the US Open, but he showed talent, maturity, and potential beyond his 18 years of age out on Arthur Ashe Stadium against Rafael Nadal. Nadal showed more of his former self during this … Continued
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The Best Stories From the U.S. Open Snapchat
Tennis on Snapchat is back with stories from the U.S. Open featuring the best matches, the biggest stars and a behind-the-scenes look at the final major of 2015. Here’s our picks for the coolest stories part of the U.S. Open … Continued
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US Open Day 1 Recap: Not Losing a Game is Good, Right?
Finally, the years final Grand Slam, The US Open, has kicked off. Weeks of anticipation has been fueled by talk of Serena Williams’ quest for all four Grand Slams in the same calendar year, something that hasn’t been done since … Continued
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Every Top 10 Player in Serena’s Half of the Draw Already Out
In case you haven’t been paying attention, every top 10 player in Serena’s half of the draw has decided to bow out early. Maria Sharapova withdrew with a leg injury yesterday, Ana Ivanovic failed to defend against Cibulkova’s aggressive play, … Continued
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The World’s Sportiest Hair Salon Is at the U.S. Open
Bethanie Mattek-Sands’ much talked about purple hair at the 2013 U.S. Open didn’t come from a bottle — it was dyed by renowned stylist Julien Farel a few days before her first-round match in a pop-up salon on the tournament … Continued
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WTA Short Players Prevail in US Open First Round
At only 5’4″ myself, I always find myself rooting for the shorter professional athletes. I remember watching Justin Henin become one of the most dominating and feared tennis players of her time, even at her 5’5″ stature. She helped pave the way … Continued
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