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Andy Roddick won in Memphis this weekend, beating the young up-and-comer Milos Raonic 7-6(7), 6-7(11), 7-5 in the final. This is how the veteran American won his 30th career title: Yeah he was bloody and bruised afterwards, but dang, that felt good (via the ATP website): “That’s the best shot I’ve ever hit in my [...]
Continue Reading →Tennis champion Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award during the Laureus World Sports Awards at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi February 7, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El-Heloueh (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Vamos! Rafael Nadal is used to taking on tough competition, and this year’s contest for [...]
Continue Reading →Ouch! This video says it alone. I’ve been hit in the stomach or leg before, but never would’ve imagined a pro, especially Caroline Wozniacki’s level, would get hit in the face.
Continue Reading →Happy Monday. Fritters was inspired by Jon Wertheim’s Baby Nole tweet and rounded up some videos of the tennis stars when they were young. Don’t miss baby Gael! Kim Clijsters age 9: Kim Clijsters various ages: Roger Federer age 17: Roger Federer age 20 (Federdork in action): Caroline Wozniacki age 13: Andy Roddick age 11 [...]
Continue Reading →Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer met during back-to-back practice sessions at the Australian Open on Monday. Will these guys be shaking hands over the net in a few days? I’m assuming you all check out the New York Times before landing here, but just in case, you must check out this great article (click here) [...]
Continue Reading →Aussie stars Pat Rafter and Sam Stosur held a press conference on Wednesday at the Medibank International Sydney tournament, announcing Sunday’s Rally for Relief exhibition and ongoing two week long fundraising campaign to support victims of the Queensland flooding disaster. The exhibition event will take place this Sunday at 2:00pm at Rod Laver Arena in [...]
Continue Reading →Roger Federer practices on Rod Laver Arena in his new Nike outfit sans shirt. Some lucky british teenager named George Morgan got to be his hitting partner according to the Australian Open website. Thanks to GTT regular Judy for the tip! Enjoy!
Continue Reading →John Isner and Bethanie Mattek-Sands may be this year’s champs in Perth but Mademoiselle Nicolas Mahut is the Queen of Hopman Cup: (Thanks, Judy!) Mahut supposedly borrowed the dress from his partner Kristina Mladenovic and the socks from Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Yeah likely story! Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images via Daylife I like the Busted Racquet’s [...]
Continue Reading →Fernando Verdasco gives the All Spice guy a run for his money in his new sport for Head and Shoulders. And it really is funny – intentionally! (That strategically placed tennis book! “Pasión!” The Zoolander look in the mirror (don’t think that was acting, there.) Well done, ‘Nando. Procter & Gamble execs, I beg you [...]
Continue Reading →Roger Federer recently sat down with CNN to discuss his new-ish coaching situation with Paul Annacone. He had some interesting comments on Paul’s aggressive strategy for his game. It sounds like they’re going hot and heavy into 2011. Thanks to GTT reader, Judy, for passing along this link! Random, but I feel the need to [...]
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