Although serve-and-volley players are less common now in singles than in previous generations, #Murray said the #Canadian, #Vasek #Pospisil proved that the tactic isn’t a dying art form. Read more at: http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/murray-reaction-indian-wells-2017-saturday
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#Tennis: Decoding the genius of #RogerFederer
Most writers trying to decode #Federer’s game have resolved to explaining its visual appeal — calling it an ‘art form’, or a ‘religious experience’ or even a ‘permanent miracle’. But by assigning just aesthetic pleasure to his #Tennis, are we… Read More ›
#Tennis: Why we could see a #US man break through at #IndianWells
Three men from the #US have already accounted for four #ATP World Tour titles this year. #JackSock has won two, and #RyanHarrison and #SamQuerrey each have one. That’s the most titles in a season (and it’s only March) since 2013,… Read More ›
#Tennis: #Venus #Williams’ greatest achievement comes off court
There is equal prize money at #Wimbledon largely because of #Venus. She was the driving force in the #WTA’s partnership with #UNESCO that promotes gender equality. Read more at: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2017/03/07/venus-williams-women-history-month-tennis-wimledon-serena/98824126/
#BigFour will have to fight all season
The constituents of #Tennis’s re-energized #BigFour might have some heavy lifting to do before they begin planning and plotting to take one another down. #AndyMurray and #NovakDjokovic, the two junior member (agewise) were unable to penetrate deep in #Australia despite… Read More ›
#Bloomberg: Why #IndianWells Is the One Trip Every #Tennis Lover Should Take
Yes, the #USOpen at night is special. And sure, keep #Wimbledon on your bucket list. But for pure #Tennis joy, nothing beats #PalmSprings, #Calif., in March. Read more at: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-28/why-indian-wells-in-palm-springs-is-the-best-tennis-tournament
#China announces plans to build 50,000 #Soccer academies by 2025
#China plans to have 50,000 #Football academies by 2025 as part of an ambitious blueprint to grow into a #Soccer superpower. Read more at: http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2017/02/22/china-50000-soccer-academies-2025-csl
#Eurosport – #Tennis: #Grigor #Dimitrov looks to #Wimbledon as he targets success in 2017
#Tennis: #Grigor #Dimitrov believes he is a better player than when he beat #Andy #Murray at #Wimbledon in 2014 and has targeted success on the grass this summer. The #Bulgarian stunned defending champion Murray in the quarter-finals three seasons ago… Read More ›
#Tennis: #Zverev, #Dimitrov destined to make major statement this season
#Dimitrov, now 25, has been slow to mature and fully dedicate himself to the game. But he claims he’s ready to make a strong push this year and backed it up with a quality tournament win in #Brisbane and a… Read More ›