Maria Sharapova announced this morning via her Facebook page that she will be returning to tennis in April 2017, 9 months before her initial ban was supposed to end. In the statement issued below Sharapova explains how she went to … Continued
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Let Yourself Fall In Love With Juan Martin Del Potro
Leaving a legacy. In sports media this notion is veiled in almost every discussion of a great athlete. For a tennis player winning a Grand Slam, two Olympic medals, 18 career titles and achieving a world ranking of 4 in the … Continued
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He Might Be Retired, But Andy Roddick is Living it Up on Periscope
“Since I’m not a complete savage, I like to have my glass chilled.” That’s the line of a very retired tennis player who is also still trying to get paid. Andy Roddick has been at it on Periscope, the streaming … Continued
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Day 3 at the US Open: Woz Finally Wins, Harrison Upsets Raonic
In the first match where she even played a top 10 player Caroline Wozniaki showed a gritty display against Kuzntesova (9) after being down 4-0 in the first set. Facing break point at 4-0 she managed to hold serve and … Continued
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Fabio Fognini is the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Fabio Fognini has a history of antics on and off the court, and he hasn’t changed. His game is as erratic as his temperament and I for one can not help but love him for it. In a game where serene … Continued
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Tiafoe Blows Two Set Lead to Isner in the First Round of US Open
Francis Tiafoe, the American teen phenom lost after being up two sets to none on John Isner in the first round of the US Open today 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-2, 7-6. Even though Tiafoe lost he’s the main story here. … Continued
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US Open Draw: Is Murray The Favorite Now?
The US Open starts on Monday and the draw came out earlier today. Notably, there are some top 10 staples, such as Tomas Berdych and Roger Federer, who will not be present this year which already makes this tournament unique. Also, … Continued
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MyTennisLessons Infographic: Tennis Grips Explained
For beginner tennis players, it can be difficult to know what grip is best for you. Even for experienced players, your game may have changed over the years and a grip change for a particular stroke may be beneficial. Either … Continued
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The Olympic Are about Underdog Stories, But Come On Tennis
For me the Olympics are about investing in team archer, discovering the next judo star and rooting on the plucky underdogs. They’re about find enjoyment in the obscure and nuances of the previously unexplored events. I want to get into team volleyball … Continued
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Week In Review: Wawrinka Out of Olympics, Serena Twerks
The Olympics opening ceremony is tomorrow, tennis starts up on Saturday and the US Open isn’t until the end of August. That means this past week has been devoid of genuine competition and rife with frivoulous “stories” (See John Mcenroe … Continued
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