All things Tennis. One slice at a time.
Reports surfaced two weeks ago that Marion Bartoli is a genius with an IQ of 175, higher than that of Albert Einstein.
Naturally, when I met Marion at All Access Hour at the Family Circle Cup on Monday, I asked her about her astronomical intelligence. Her response was very “ok, lady, let me put these rumors [...]
I couldn’t possibly wake up to another warm, beautiful day in Charleston with not a cloud in the sky, could I? Could I be so lucky? Well, I was! The only added weather factor was the wind. And boy, was it a windy day.
First up was the first match in the stadium – Vania King [...]
It’s a curious thing when a doubles team splits up. Sometimes it’s to pair with a different friend for a tournament. Sometimes it’s strategic depending on the surface they’re playing on. Sometimes it’s because their typical partner isn’t making the trip. And sometimes, it’s drama.
More drama than a Gossip Girl episode is the doubles partner [...]
Fashion alert: Jelena Jankovic will be sporting a new Anta dress at the Family Circle Cup this week!
Bye bye peach dress. JJ will be wearing a green dress.
When asked if we’ve seen this dress, Jelena responded “No, it’s a new one. So I’m going to blend in with the court. It is a light green.”
Jelana said [...]
Casually dressed in athletic gear (black adidas capris with green stripes down the side, a black top and, of course, her Rolex) WTA’s No.1 Caroline Wozniacki sat in the windy sunshine during the Family Circle Cup’s All Access Hour politely answering questions from the media. She was asked about her training, goals and how she [...]
I’m only here through Monday but it looks like I picked the right days to come – apparently the weather calls for rain Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain? All I see are blue skies and sun! Another day with not a cloud in sight.
The day started with a stadium practice featuring German girls Sabine Lisicki and [...]
Today was the best weather in the best tennis town in America. Blue skies, no clouds, nothing but sun. Perfection.
If you’ve never been to Charleston, the Family Circle Cup or anywhere in the South, then I hope you can understand just how welcoming and friendly everyone has been – from the security guards when you [...]
