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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Wimbledon: Men’s Semifinal Preview
Casual Tennis Fan: Wait. What’s he doing here? Casual Tennis Authority: Who? Jo-Willy? CTF: Yeah. Wasn’t he down two sets to Federer? Nobody comes back from that. CTA: Nobody had at a Grand Slam. 178-for-178. But it’s a different Federer. … Continue reading
Wimbledon: Women’s Semifinal Preview
If women’s tennis were a relay race, the baton would have been dropped before crossing the finish line. The rhythm on the wta is reminiscent of a Russian’s serve. Or, Ana Ivanovic’s. And yet here we are at Wimbledon with … Continue reading
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Tagged Beeker, Li Na, Lisa Simpson, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova, Sabine Lisicki, Smurfette, Steffi Graf, Victoria Azarenka, WTA
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Wimbledon Week 1 Recap – Men’s Department
Top seeds barely break a sweat Defending champ, Rafael Nadal, and six-time champ, Roger Federer, cruised through their first three matches without dropping a set while 2nd seed Novak Djokovic didn’t face much more competition on his way to the … Continue reading
Kimiko Date is So Old, She Spins Her Racquet
It was great to see some unorthodox tennis on Centre Court today! Let’s hear it for creative types who get down low! I’m all for flat shots and net rushing but I think … Continue reading
Serena Williams is a 1960s Girl; Federer is Jealous
Thank you Serena Williams for not coming onto Centre Court today with a dress inspired by Big Ben, a Princess Beatrice hat, a corset or anything in the Eleven collection. It was nice … Continue reading
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Tagged 1960s, cardigan, Roger Federer, serena williams, Ted Tinling, tennis fashion, Wimbledon
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Did Venus Fashion Plagarize Bethanie Mattek Sands?
At first I thought Venus Williams was just showing her support for Greece when she walked onto court 2 today at Wimbledon. But it suddenly hit me: I had seen this look on the tennis court before! Bethanie Mattek-Sands wore … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethanie Mattek-Sands, tennis fashion, Venus Williams, Wimbledon
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Wimbledon Preview – WTA Edition
Let’s Transition! Are the few weeks between Roland Garros and Wimbledon really a transition period? Transitions should be a longer process, but in tennis things move quickly. After the long, demanding clay court season, suddenly this old fashioned surface with … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Wimbledon
Tagged Ana Ivanovic, Andrea Petkovic, Andy Murray, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, caroline wozniacki, Chris Evert, Eastbourne tennis, Jelena Dokic, justine henin, Li Na, Maria Sharapova, martina navratilova, MIrjana Lucic, MIss Universe, Monica Seles stabbed, Petkorazzi, Petra Kvitova, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, serena williams, Steffi Graf, tennis fashion, Venus Williams, vera zvonareva, Wimbledon, Wimbledon women's draw
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Backhands and Compliments – ATP Edition
Andy Murray once again raises British expectations Murray’s title at Queen’s Club has his homeland all giddy. He gave Roddick a clinic in grass-court tennis in the semis and followed it with a three-set comeback win in the finals against … Continue reading
Godding Up Rafa
So what’s the prevailing wisdom this week? Now he’s back to being the best ever? At least back on that track at any rate. It’s funny, he seems like the same player he was two weeks ago. The same player … Continue reading
Posted in News, Roland Garros
Tagged Bjorn Borg, French Open, GOAT, Jimmy Connors, Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver, Roger Federer, Roland Garros
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The White Suit! Who Wore It Best?
Let’s face it, when you think of a woman wearing a white suit three things come to mind: Celine Dion, Jennifer Beals in The L Word and Michael Jackson on the cover of Thriller. Professional tennis players are making a … Continue reading
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