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The French Open is one of the most prestigious women’s tennis tournaments. It is the only Grand Slam event played on clay courts, meaning it takes a special type of tennis player to win at the Stade Roland Garros. This year’s event will take place from May 23 to June 13. It will welcome lots […] READ MORE
Elton John once released an album entitled Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. It was an instant commercial success, certified gold prior to its 1975 release. The album was a bio of the life of Elton John (Captain Fantastic) and his songwriter Bernie Taupin (the Brown Dirt Cowboy). Had the item been instead entitled […] READ MORE
This is a time when all sporting events are following very strict rules. The situation is unprecedented, with sporting tournaments and events all over the world facing some of the strangest and most difficult times since wartime. This is no different for the Australian Open tennis tournament, usually scheduled for the third week in January. […] READ MORE
Roland Garros, which is usually played in late May and early June, has exceptionally been moved to September this year due to a coronavirus pandemic. The terrible weather conditions currently prevailing in Paris already had an impact on this tournament. Unfortunately, the forecast for the rest of the week in Paris is also not good. […] READ MORE
Rafael Nadal will bid to clinch a 20th Grand Slam title when he heads to New York to compete in the US Open on August 31. Victory would see him equal Roger Federer’s record and bolster his reputation as one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. These are the top 10 magical moments of […] READ MORE
Tennis has always been talked about as a summer sport. But as times have changed is it also time to change the way we classify tennis? READ MORE
Since it was founded in 1881, there have been many memorable moments in the US Open. It has been home to plenty of drama that has made spectators angry, tearful, bemused or ecstatic. Here we take a look at the best five greatest moments from US Open history. Five of the Best Moments in US […] READ MORE
Latin American players are often overlooked when it comes to the big tennis tournaments, but the truth is that they have a lot to offer on the big stage. Juan Martin Del Potro has led the way for aspiring stars for over a decade, especially after defeating Roger Federer in the 2009 US Open final. […] READ MORE
Back in April, the USTA has published an update on the status of the US Open that – as you might expect – they hope to hold as planned. The update touched on the proposals to hold the tournament in November at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, pointing out why they won’t work. Today, the […] READ MORE
Tennis is a young man’s and woman’s sport, but you wouldn’t know that with the continued success from the likes of Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. Tennis regularly sees new blood enter the professional ranks, yet it is often difficult for many of these youngsters to reach the heights of winning the Australian […] READ MORE