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From the monthly archives: June 2009
*UPDATED* My previous draw analysis has gone to pot now that Rafael Nadal is out of Wimbledon. The big change is that 5th seeded Juan Martin del Potro will move out of the bottom half of the draw, where he was in Djokovic’s section, and take Rafa’s place up top. Is Juan Martin feeling cheery? [...]
Continue Reading →The question of the tournament remains unanswered: Will Rafa play at Wimbledon or not? Rafael Nadal played an exhibition match against Lleyton Hewitt today at London’s Hurlingham Club and things did not go well for the Spaniard. CBSSports.com reports that Rafa, who is suffering from tendinitis in both knees, was “limited” during his loss to [...]
Continue Reading →Adidas has developed a new shoe that won’t hurt the Wimbledon grass (or force Nole to wear disguised Nikes.) Those of us who won’t be playing on the lawns of Wimbledon can at least enjoy the ads. Wait, Rod Laver and Marat Safin together (with Bryan Bros and Gulbis in supporting roles)? That’s one buddy [...]
Continue Reading →Huge thanks to GTT reader, jenica, for bringing this slick new Roger Federer Rolex advertisement to our attention. It’s very 007 opening title sequence: Take notice, Gillette. This is how you treat a Champion.
Continue Reading →ESPN hosted a spirited conference call today with tennis analysts and former pros, Mary Carillo and Patrick McEnroe, and we touched on many of the biggest controversies going into Wimbledon. Let’s spark up some debate, shall we? 1. Rafael Nadal’s Knees Ripped. (Or Torn Up?) is the title of the lengthy profile on Rafael Nadal [...]
Continue Reading →2010 WIMBLEDON TV SCHEDULE The 2010 Championships will be broadcast in the States starting on Monday, June 21. Participating networks include ESPN2, ESPNU, Tennis Channel and NBC. Stay tuned for updates and changes, along with live streaming. All times are in ET (Eastern Time) and subject to change Monday, June 21 6:30am – 4:30pm: Wimbledon [...]
Continue Reading →Elena Dementieva, Tennis Oracle and 2008 Wimbledon semifinalist, predicted Rafael Nadal’s defeat at Roland Garros the day before it happened. She recently explained her hunch to reporters at Eastbourne (via The Guardian): “It was so strange because he was winning, first round, second round, but when I was watching him I didn’t see happiness in [...]
Continue Reading →Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting you throw around a medicine ball or even break a sweat. Tennis fans can get pumped for “The Championships” just by following the tournament on Facebook and Twitter. You’ll be updated on the comings and goings of Federer, Nadal (practicing today without knee wraps!), Murray, Sharapova et. al. Updates like [...]
Continue Reading →Oh yes, the pre-Wimbledon smack talk is ON! Andy Murray, Sunday’s Queen’s Club champion, is feeling confident about his chances at SW19. Confident enough to take aim at 5-time Wimbledon champ, Roger Federer, during a Fred Perry modeling gig on Monday. And no, it’s not “my logo is bigger than your logo”: Here’s some of [...]
Continue Reading →2009 EASTBOURNE AEGON INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TV SCHEDULE The AEGON International is an ATP/WTA combined event, but only WTA matches will be shown on Tennis Channel in the States. All times EASTERN. Thursday, June 18 6:30 am – 8:30 am: Eastbourne WTA Quarterfinal #1 – Tennis Channel – LIVE 8:30 am – 10:30 am: Eastbourne WTA [...]
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