It was the middle Sunday at Wimbledon, the tournament’s traditional day off, and the best players in men’s tennis were scattered around the All England Club’s practice courts. Rafael Nadal was there, going through a relatively light training session. To his right stood Roger Federer, hitting on the next court over.
It was the middle Sunday at Wimbledon, the tournament’s traditional day off, and all the best players in men’s tennis were scattered around the All England Club’s practice courts. Rafael Nadal was there, going through a relatively light training session. To his right stood Roger Federer, hitting on the next court over.
I’ve recently become addicted to tennis. I was glued to the television during the US Open and try to play every chance I get. Originally I was forced to play by my wife, who needed someone to practice with, and my son who at the age of 9 has decided he wants to be the next John McEnroe. But now I love the game and my goal is to be the first unranked 40+ man to win the US Open. In my pursuit of greatness I’ve taken a few lessons and when playing I try to implement what I’ve learned. I tel
Murcia, Spain – Spain take heavy favourite’s odds into a weekend Davis Cup semi-final clash with tennis minnow Israel even though the mighty Iberians miss Rafael Nadal due to injury. The holders are hoping to reach a second consecutive final in the worldwide team competition as they take a 3-0 record against Israel into the September 18-20 tie.The last time the nations met was in 1996, when Israel took its only rubber to date in a 4-1 defeat in Ramat Hasharon, Israel. The nation has already mad
With a new coach and training base, American Julie Ditty believes her best tennis still to come. Playing with Liga Dekmeijere of Latvia, the duo reeled off six consecutive games and held the lead for the entire match as they advanced into the second round of the US Open, defeating the team of American Meghann Shaughnessy and Alicia Molik of Australia, 7-6 (4), 6-1. “I think Liga and I are a good pair on the court,” said Ditty. “Because I’m left-handed, it helps to play with a right-handed pl
