Today Roger Federer was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. But this loss isn’t what defines Roger Federer. Federer’s tennis aura transcends that of any other tennis player I have ever known. Sure, Djokovic is playing at the peak of his career and is showcasing absolutely amazing tennis. Pistol Pete Sampras had one of […]
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7. Connors d. McEnroe (1982) Score: 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–4 Reigning Wimbledon champion and #1 seed John McEnroe couldn’t defend his title, losing to #2 seed Jimmy Connors in 1982. However, he did help produce one of the most classic championship matches at the All-England club. It was only fitting that they went the distance: […]
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Rafael Nadal is my role model. Sure, he has won 9 French Opens, 14 Grand Slams overall, and over 71 million dollars in prize money. But Rafael Nadal also exhibits some of the top characteristics that I would like my child and those around me to emulate. Below are 7 reasons why Rafael Nadal is […]
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As a tennis player, I take an immense amount of pride in the sport. Unfortunately, there are people who disrespect the game out of plain ignorance or sheer stupidity. The following is a list of tennis pet peeves that everyone should be aware of and take steps to correct: Tennis Pet Peeve #1: Playing another […]
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