All things Tennis. One slice at a time.
Remember these names: Stanford’s Kristie Ahn (pictured), Nicole Gibbs, Natalie Dillon and Krista Hardebeck lead their tennis team to the NCAA division championship over Texas A&M. On the men’s side, Virginia defeated UCLA to win the men’s championship title.
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open. Lots of long faces from him and his team when [...]
Gilles Simon and John Isner delighted young kids today in Nice by attending a Kids Clinic on the Promenade des Anglais. The Cote d’Azure was a beautiful backdrop for some street tennis.
(Photos: ATP)
Rafael Nadal easily defeated Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 in 68 minutes to win his seventh title in Rome. It’s Rafa’s 24th ATP Masters title and his 56th career ATP title. Vamos Rafa! On to Paris.
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Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to win the 2013 Italian Open in Rome. This was Serena’s 4th title in a row and brings her to a 24-match winning streak. Watch the highlights here!
Serena celebrated by spraying some Moet but her technique needs a little bit of work. Think she’ll perfect it before [...]
The important ladies in Rafael Nadal’s life have been on hand to watch his matches in Rome this week. Rafa’s sister Isabel Nadal, his mother Ana María Parera, and girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello excitedly watched their boy compete today… and the trio were definitely more animated than normal!
Nike announced yesterday its new partnership with Andre Agassi with the focus on tennis and “a commitment to help kids become more active and realize their full potential through sports.”
“The past was exciting, emotional and life-changing for all of us. The future, however, is a landscape filled with unlimited opportunity and a canvas anxiously waiting [...]
Roger Federer (and his short, new hairdo) gave tennis lessons to children at the Rome Masters today. Giving some tips on trick shots, perhaps? Also, check out behind-the-scenes shots from RF’s Nike ad, released yesterday.
(Photos: AP, Nike)
Jerzy Janowicz scored a big win today, defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 7-6 in Rome. How does one react to taking out a top 10 player? By ripping their shirt off in a Hulk-like celebration, of course!
(Photos: AP)
Travel tips from Rafael Nadal, who recently chatted with CNN. Also, Rafa posed with his friend Sergio Ramos after his win in Madrid:
Congrats to my good friend @rafaelnadal for his 23rd victory in a Master 1000…A number one!!!! twitter.com/SergioRamos/st…
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) May 12, 2013
Andy Murray will play at the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at [...]
British No.3 and WTA up-and-comer Johanna Konta took part in Cardio tennis at the Brighton Virgin Active and Racket Club today in England. The Team GB Fed Cup star, who wears Venus Williams’ EleVen collection, is preparing for the Aegon International.
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