“You have to wonder if he’s from the same planet.” Over the past 20 years it was not only Novak Djokovic who wondered if Roger Federer had been crafted and dropped onto Centre Court by the tennis gods. The greats… Read More ›
Tennis
19-Year-Old Carlos Alcaraz Wins #USOpen To Become Youngest No. 1 In #ATP History
Like a steam engine rumbling down the tracks, Carlos Alcaraz has been coming for the world’s top tennis prizes for some time now. With his unique combination of power, precision and speed, it has appeared virtually inevitable that Alcaraz would… Read More ›
Is #AndyMurray About to Become Andy Murray Again?
Like Serena Williams, Andy Murray, finally healthy and fit, has been giving glimpses of yesteryear at the U.S. Open. Unlike Williams, he has no intention of walking away. Read more at: Is Andy Murray About to Become Andy Murray Again?… Read More ›
#Forbes: Highest-Paid #Tennis Players 2022: New Generation Taking Over From #3Federer And #Serena
At age 41, Federer remains the world’s highest-paid tennis player for the 17th straight year, hauling in an estimated $90 million before taxes and agents’ fees over the last 12 months despite not playing a single match, but second place… Read More ›
‘Wonderful news!’ #Kate sends royal fans into frenzy with new #RogerFederer partnership
KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, has sparked a frenzy among royal fans after announcing a collaboration with the tennis ace. The Duchess and tennis champion Roger Federer have joined forces to raise money for charities close to Kate’s heart. The tennis lovers announced the… Read More ›
#Tennis: Tearful #SerenaWilliams begins farewell tour as she loses at the #CanadianOpen
(CNN)Carrying a bouquet of flowers and wiping a tear from her eye, Serena Williams waved to the raucous crowd on Wednesday a day after her announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis. The 23-time grand slam champion was defeated 6-2 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in… Read More ›
#Tennis: #RogerFederer hopes to play ‘one more time’ at #Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer did make his way to Wimbledon this year, after all — not to compete, mind you, but to take part in a ceremony marking the centenary of Centre Court on Sunday — and declared… Read More ›
#Vancouver revealed as host of #RogerFederer-created #LaverCup in 2023
Vancouver will play host to next year’s Laver Cup, the premier indoor hard-court exhibition tournament headlined and created by Roger Federer, in a move that organizers said was in part a testament to the growing strength of Canada as a… Read More ›
#CNN: #RafaelNadal – This world-class athlete talks like #Aristotle and acts like Confucius. We can all learn from him
(CNN) – Sports, it’s been said, reveals character. It also reveals something else: philosophy. There’s no better example of this than Rafael Nadal, the 35-year-old professional tennis player who’s competing this week at the French Open. Nadal is not just a gladiator… Read More ›
#SportingIsLife 