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A Tale of Two Finalists: Maria Sharapova and Sara Errani
The French Open this year has provided us with plenty of twists and turns, many of which have come from the female players on court. Whilst the men’s semi-finals draw holds no surprises – Federer and Djokovic are to face off, whilst fellow Big Four member Nadal is set to [...] -
Former Gold Medallist amongst US Olympic Tennis Captains
It’s not long to go now until the London Olympic tennis tournament gets started at the familiar grass courts of the All-England Tennis Club, and as fever pitch starts to hit the captains for the US team have been named and “can’t wait to get started”. Former Olympic medallist Mary [...] -
“Let there be Light”, French Open Players cry!
With all the luxuries that have been afforded the world’s top tennis players at Roland Garros this year – spacious dressing rooms and widescreen TVs – you’d think that on-court lighting would be a bit of a necessary. But not so according to tournament officials. Players will have to wait [...] -
Djokovic and Federer to face off again at the French Open
The Roland Garros this year has given us some of the most memorable tennis moments so far this season, not leas the epic four-hour battle that Novak Djokovic miraculously managed to battle his way through to secure his semi-final rematch with fellow top-seeder Roger Federer. For the members of the [...] -
Caroline Wozniacki “This is Me” – Underwear Designer not a Grand Slam Champ
In a season in which former women’s World number 1 Caroline Wozniacki should have her eye on finally cinching a Grand Slam win, she’s got her eye on the world’s undergarments instead! Announcing on her website today that she would be designing and releasing a line of underwear for women [...] -
Should Hawk-Eye be used at Roland Garros?
Arguments about bad line calls are an inevitable part of professional tennis. Fortunately, with Hawk-Eye, the technology exists to minimize the impact of these calls on the outcome of a match. The Australian Open,Wimbledon, the US Open and even the Olympics all take advantage of Hawk-Eye on their premier courts. [...] -
Wozniacki Challenges Umpire before Third Round Loss
We’re used to this sort of on-court behaviour from some of the less illustrious players at this level, and of course Serena Williams and Andy Roddick, but former women’s world number 1 Caroline Wozniacki launched a spectacular verbal blast at umpire Poncho Ayala during her third round match up against [...] -
Federer and Godsick leave top sports agency IMG
According to the Sports Business Journal, Roger Federer and his long-time agent Tony Godsick have both left the folds of the sports agency IMG amidst unclear reasons. Although it seems that the world number 3’s contract with the international management agency has simply expired, reasons are still unclear as to [...] -
Does Women’s Tennis Need More Rivalry Similar To Men’s To Increase Popularity?
The ‘Big Four’ in men’s tennis currently has a high-profiled rivalry that drives the audience to their television screens, whilst women’s tennis could do with some extra spice to increase the competitiveness between the players. Arguably, men’s tennis seems a lot more appealing because of the rivalry between the Top [...] -
Will Caroline Wozniacki Win Her First Grand Slam in 2012?
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki still hasn’t won her first Grand Slam title despite making a WTA debut in 2005 – but will her first win in a major tournament happen this year? The Danish player had been the top seed since the 2010 US Open and she managed [...] -
The King of Clay and his Ambivalence at Court!
We didn’t think it was possible, but it turns out that the King of Clay Rafael Nadal doesn’t really like playing on centre court at the Roland Garros French Open. However with a total of six Grand Slam titles won on that same court, it’s a little hard to believe [...] -
Li Na, is she or isn’t she getting her own Stadium?
In a year in which the world’s finest tennis players are being honoured in the strangest ways possible for their talents and successes, the top Chinese player Li Na has outdone them all with a stadium being built in her honour. Or has she? The Qianjian Evening News reported this [...] -
Ivanovic Eager to make a Comeback
Ana Ivanoic, the former women’s world number 1 whose career took a nosedive after a successful run at the 2008 Roland Garros, has enjoyed a professional resurrection this year and is eager to make a big comeback. Currently ranked at 13th in the world the Serbian, who for the past [...]
