A thrilling 2008 season filled with surprises, a new No. 1, and arguably the best tennis match of all time has come and gone, but not for the eight players and two countries contesting this weekend’s Davis Cup final. It’s Spain vs. Argentina for the title. The time for controversy and not-so-good off the court [...]
The Spanish doubles pair of Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez have a lot going for them, but it’s not necessarily about tennis. They will represent Spain in the Davis Cup final against Argentine in Buenos Aires later this month. They have had some success as a pair, but have not beaten any of the world’s [...]
Spanish Team doctor Angel Ruiz-Cottoro has diagnosed Nadal’s knee injury as tendinitis that will require several days treatment, followed by several days of rest. After more tests are made following his rest, Rafa may start light on-court training, if he feels any sign of pain he must agree to a period of complete rest and [...]
Overshadowed by his older brother’s world class performances on the tennis courts of the world, Patrick has settled into a niche that John could not hope to fill, even on his most placid day. Patrick McEnroe has become more than a coach, more than a motivator for Davis Cup players, and more than a TV [...]
The Argentinian fans are anticipating a long awaited victory on their home turf over Spain. It would be a first for the Nation, and only their second appearance in the Davis Cup final. They lost to Russia in the 2006 final in Moscow. Spain has faired somewhat better with a record of 2 wins and [...]
Add another name to the list of newbies that are being touted as the next generation of players to reach the top of their profession. Ernests Gulbis is a 6’3â€, a 20 year old from Latvia who has raised some eyebrows with his 2008 performances at both the French Open and the US Open. He [...]
Today is opening day of the Madrid Masters, and Nadal wants to win so bad he can almost taste this one. To win the Masters trophy on his home turf, in front of thousands of screaming Spaniards, could be as big a thrill for him as winning the Gold medal in Beijing. He is seeded [...]
Plans have been unveiled for the new luxurious Boris Becker Resort and Tennis Academy. Boris, who played a significant role in the design of the facility, will co-manage the Tennis Academy in conjunction with his longtime friend and former Davis Cup partner Eric Jelen. Together they will hand pick a team of qualified coaches to [...]
Only a select few tennis teenage phenomenons have achieved a similar result to that of Juan del Potro by winning 4 tournaments in their first full year on the tour. Those four are Rafael Nadal, Leyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras. Not bad company for this 6’6†Argentinian who climbed from 81 to 13 [...]
For a family to produce a single world class athlete is a rarity, but for a family to produce two is against all the odds. But it happened to the parents of Marat Safin and Dinard Safina. A Brother and Sister combination from Russian that has added controversy to the tennis scene. Marat the elder [...]
