Archive for December, 2007
December 31st, 2007
Looking Back at 2007 — The Men’s Game
Part One of this story addressed what happened with the women’s game in 2007 — and what I see is a powerful lesson to be learned by recreational adults, juniors, parents, and coaches.
Posted by TennisOne @ 5:59 pm in Coaching, Davis Cup | 55 Comments »
December 31st, 2007
2008 – What’s in store? More Federer Domination?
Before we’ve even headed into the new year, the ATP and WTA Tour have already begun the 2008 tennis season.
Posted by Abe Kuijl @ 5:46 pm in Tennis | 23 Comments »
December 29th, 2007
WTA Tour Stars Sit Out Beginning Week of 2008
The top women’s tennis stars are opting for exhibition play or rest as none of the Top 10 players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour are in action as the 2008 season kicks off this week at the Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourts in Gold Coast, and at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. ADHEREL […]
Posted by Staff @ 2:08 pm in American Women, Lindsay Davenport, WTA, WTA Tour | 1 Comment »
December 27th, 2007
ATP: Decisions in the Cases of Potito Starace and Daniele Bracciali
PRESS RELEASE London, U.K. — The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, announced today that Potito Starace, Italy, and Daniele Bracciali, Italy, have been found to have committed an offence under Article C.1 of the 2007 ATP Tennis Anti Corruption Program, namely wagering on the outcome or any other aspect of an […]
Posted by Staff @ 4:04 pm in ATP, Gambling | 1 Comment »
December 22nd, 2007
Federer, Henin Edged for 2007 AP Athlete of the Year Awards
While the argument remains whether golf is a sport, Ochoa became the fifth straight golfer to capture the women’s award, and had 71 votes to the runner-up Henin’s 17.
Posted by Staff @ 7:21 pm in Tennis | 15 Comments »
December 22nd, 2007
Tennis: The Womens Game — Lessons For Us Too
There’s a strong implication recreational players can gain from the 2007. The main focus is on the world’s two best players, and as I see it, it can be grasped not just by recreational adults but also by juniors, parents, and coaches.
Posted by TennisOne @ 3:08 pm in American Women, Lindsay Davenport | 13 Comments »
December 21st, 2007
Mastering the Art of Tennis Branding
Journalists and fans world-wide have been cringing in anticipation after the ATP’s announcement that in 2008 it will change the well-established “Masters Series” designation for its top tier of events to “1000s.”
Posted by Richard Vach @ 6:44 pm in American tennis, ATP | 5 Comments »
December 16th, 2007
Philippoussis Loses, Should Still Receive Aussie Open Wildcard
It may be time for a re-think from Tennis Australia, which oversees the lowest event on the four-Slam totem pole behind the French, Wimbledon and the US Open.
Posted by Richard Vach @ 2:15 pm in Australian Open, Uncategorized | 64 Comments »
December 16th, 2007
2007 Davis Cup — Lessons Learned
And certainly this writer continues to be one of those “technical” critics. But I say, celebrate these guys. They love the game.
Posted by TennisOne @ 12:18 am in Uncategorized | 7 Comments »
December 14th, 2007
Australian Open Moving? More Grand Slams? Oh No!
Here’s a story from “out of left field” as some say. A few top tennis officials are looking into making some significant tournament changes at the Grand Slam level.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:52 am in Grand Slams | 10 Comments »
December 3rd, 2007
U.S. Rolls Russia; Federer Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year?
If you were looking for some edge-of-your-seat tennis excitement this weekend, the U.S. v. Russia Davis Cup final wasn’t it. At least not for me.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 2:40 pm in Davis Cup, Sports Illustrated | 65 Comments »