All things Tennis. One slice at a time.
Dr. Jamie Cleland, a sports sociologist at Loughborough University, recently wrote an analysis on “The Art of Banner Banter.”
“Being a sports fan carries a unique form of social and cultural identity that is rarely seen in any other form of popular culture. One increasingly prevalent way of expressing this identity is through the display of [...]
Here’s a sneak peek at Andy Murray’s Adidas kit for this year’s Wimbledon. Crisp and classic, white of course, paired with a dapper jacket. Last time Andy played on Centre Court, he snatched up a gold medal. What will this year bring? We’ll find out in a few weeks but one thing’s for sure, he’ll [...]
Andy Murray stars in a teaser for the new Adidas Barricade 8. Built for “durability, traction and stability, the Barricade is the ultimate tennis trainer” and Andy’s choice. Here’s a sneak peek at the new shoe:
(Video: Adidas; Image: Tennis Express)
Not even a grueling 3-set win over Marin Cilic could stop Andy Murray from participating in Rally Against Cancer, coordinated by his good friend Ross Hutchins to benefit The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. London Mayor Boris Johnson, Jonathan Ross, Jimmy Carr, Andy, Ross, Tim Henman, Sir Richard Branson, Eddie Redmayne, Michael McIntyre, Tomas Berdcyh and Ivan [...]
Rain in London today has been delaying play in both men’s semifinals at the AEGON Championships, but that didn’t stop Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga from getting in a pre-match Foosball match. Great Britain vs. France?
So who had the best game? Watch to find out!
(Photos: Getty Images; Video: British Tennis)
Kevin Spacey just can’t seem to stay away from Andy Murray. The man loves his tennis and today was spotted in the coaches’ box, sandwiched between Dani Vallverdu and Ivan Lendl during Andy’s match against Marinko Matosevic. Yesterday, Judy Murray branded him as a “stalker.” What’s next, Mr. Spacey… ball boy? Umpire? No, I think he’ll [...]
Andy Murray graces the cover of tomorrow’s Sport Magazine UK with the headline “Phase 2.” Inside the magazine, the writer differentiates between the two parts of Murray’s career so far: Pre-Grand Slam champion and now, “phase 2.”
Andy on being a tennis spectator during the French Open:
“Sometimes I just want to enjoy the match and not [...]
Pippa Middleton has expressed her love for tennis in the recent Vanity Fair so it’s no surprise she was spotted at Queens Club today watching the AEGON Championships. Pippa, in bright green (to match the grass?), and her mother, Carole, watched as Andy Murray finished his rain-delayed match against Nicolas Mahut.
Murray def. Mahut 6-3, 7-6.
(Photos: [...]
Love the German love between Julia Goerges and Andrea Petkovic after their singles match in Nurnberg.
The Wimbledon wildcards have been announced!
WTA Grand Slam Champions of the past 40 years will reunite at Wimbledon.
Serena and Venus Williams will play in a doubles exhibition at Rogers Cup against Monica Seles and Eugenie Bouchard.
Nice of Andy Murray to [...]
Kevin Spacey was in attendance today to watch Andy Murray take on Nicolas Mahut at the Queen’s Club in London. Mr. Spacey sure loves his tennis (and his Andy).
And yes, Andy’s back too.
UPDATED! Mr. Spacey certainly has the fan behavior down. Tweeting a picture of yourself courtside? Check!
Watching @andy_murray and Nicolas Mahut on centre court at [...]
