Category Archives: Tennis World News

Rafael Nadal, Man of the Year?

Rafael Nadal has done what not other ATP player has done before. He has won 10 championships at the same Grand Slam event! The event The French Open Roland Garros which takes place on red clay. Rafa is now without a doubt the King of Clay.

Can you say Stretchhhhhhhh?

Simona Halep is on her way to the final at Roland Garros in Paris. She played some tough battles on her way there. E. Svitolina had match points in the second set but somehow Simona battled back to take the set 7-6 with an 8-6 tie break. Simona broke Svitolina's in the last set which...

Simona Halep Rogers Cup Victory

Simona Halep defeated the very strong hitter Madison Keys in Montreal with some difficulty  7-6 (7/2), 6-3. Fortunately  Simona Halep was able to move Keys around enough to make her have errors forced and mostly unforced. It could have been a lot different but Keys hit so many into the net and out of bounds, certainly not looking her best. In the second set Halep brought up her game to claim the victory. So for Simona Halep my favorite female player best of luck for a great year and maybe a Major title.

The 2016 Roland Garros Men’s Champion

The title Novak Djokovic has been striving for finally has his name as champion. The major title at Roland Garros to complete his grand slam finally achieved and a great burden off Novak's mind. He has been notably edgy for a couple of months leading up to this event and not his usual controlled self.

USTA National Open Hard Court Championships 2016

The tournament at the Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego California began after a rain delay from drizzle at about 10:30 AM on Monday May 30th. The tournament director   Colleen Clery Ferrell was busy getting things organized and the courts ready for the players but always takes time to give you a big smile and a warm welcome. Always a fun event I had my usual results as an amateur against the pros always hoping to do better ;-). Here I am with Colleen the Director. To see the results please paste the link below into your browser.  http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=162217