Archive for category: Ivan Lendl
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Ivan Lendl vs Mats Wilander Head to Head and Rivalry
Head-to-Head: Lendl 15- Wilander 7 The more one explores the rivalries at the top of the men’s game in the 1980’s and early 1990’s, the more the state of the current men’s game makes sense. It was in those earlier years that the seed corn was sown for the current [...] -
Ivan Lendl vs Jimmy Connors Head to Head and Rivalry
Ivan Lendl v Jimmy Connors Head to Head: 22-13 The rivalry between Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors during the 1980’s, albeit an intense one for both players, lacked the heightened intensity of other rivalries of the era. Lendl/McEnroe, for example, was marked by the sheer level of antagonism between polar [...] -
Ivan Lendl vs John McEnroe Head to Head and Rivalry
Ivan Lendl vs John McEnroe Head to Head: 21-15 Of the three key tennis rivalries of the 1980’s men’s game, that between Lendl and McEnroe was probably the most intense and enduring. McEnroe’s rivalry with Borg on court was intense but involved no personal animosity – indeed, they were and [...] -
Murray’s Hard Work Finally Pays Off
For Andy Murray, yesterday was a just reward for years of hard work he has put in for the sport he loves. The five set victory over defending champion Novak Djokovic finally saw him end his grand slam hoodoo but it was so close to the heartbreak he has felt [...] -
Ivan Lendl Interview with SteveGTennis
We had the opportunity to talk to the tennis legend that is 8 time Grand Slam Champion Ivan Lendl, one of the greatest tennis players of all time. In this exclusive interview conducted by James Morris of Stevegtennis.com, Lendl explained what motivated him to set up his International Junior Tennis [...] -
TOP 10 Greatest Tennis Players Of All Time
Please click here for: Top 5 Greatest Female Tennis Players Of All Time Greatest Male Tennis Players Without a Grand Slam Title Many would argue that it is almost impossible to pick one tennis player, may it be from the past or the present, who is undoubtedly the greatest ever [...] -
TOP 10 Greatest Tennis Matches in History
The 2012 Australian Open ended with a spectacular showdown between two great tennis champions – Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Many tennis gurus and fanatics are considering it to be the greatest tennis match that’s ever been played. It is very difficult to pick the greatest tennis match in [...] -
Longest Grand Slam Finals in History
This year’s 2012 Australian Open lasted an unbelievable 5 hours and 53 minutes. At the end of it, both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were totally exhausted and weren’t even able to stand up straight when waiting for the trophy presentation. They gave absolutely everything and Novak Djokovic was the [...] -
Djokovic wins Australian Open thriller final against Nadal
World no.1 Novak Djokovic captured the Australian Open title in quite possible the greatest tennis match ever played in history. He defeated the Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final in front of a jam packed Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne park 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5) 7-5 in 5 hours [...] -
Lendl to become Murray’s coach
Eight times Grand Slam Champion Ivan Lendl will become Andy Murray’s new full-time coach. Murray is still looking for a Grand Slam title and he will hope that the co-operation with Lendl will bring some positive results. Lendl lost his first four Grand Slam finals, before winning eight and become [...] -
Agassi beats Courier and wins Champions Cup title
American Andre Agassi captured the Champions Cup title by defeating Jim Courier in the final with a scoreline 8-5. “Beating Jim is never easy, and it never has been,” Agassi said . “I got off to a good start tonight, and that was the difference. Jim and I have been [...] -
US Open History
US Open History The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam Tournaments and for many the most popular one. It all started back in August 1881, the very first event in the US Open history and it was known as the U.S. National Singles Championship. The US [...]
