On Tuesday, American world number one Serena Williams beat Luxembourg’s Mandy Minella, 6-1, 6-3, in her first match of Wimbledon 2013. Serena has won the past 32 matches she’s played. Although Serena defeated Minella within an hour on the court, she lost her serve at the start of the second set to go 2-0 down,…
Over 40 junior tennis players showed their skills to tennis scouts and former pros at Sportime Kings Park on June 23rd as they competed for a scholarship to Sportime Kings Park. The aspiring tennis stars, who ranged in age from six-years-old through 16, went through a series of drills and played points against former pros,…
Just a few weeks after his win at the French Open, Rafael Nadal, 12-time grand slam champion, has been defeated in the first round of Wimbledon, falling to Steve Darcis 7-6(4), 7-6(8), 6-4. At last year’s Wimbledon, Nadal lost in the second round to Lukas Rosol, which will make this year’s loss the second earliest…
Not surprisingly, Roger Federer won his first round match at Wimbledon with a straight sets victory over Victor Hanescu on Centre Court. In a match that lasted just over an hour, Federer had an easy win over Hanescu with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-0. "I’ve won it (Wimbledon) a few times now but it…
Monica Puig had 38 winners and scored the first big upset of Wimbledon in her win over the fifth-seeded Sara Errani of Italy 6-3, 6-2 in opening round action. The 19-year-old Puig from Puerto Rico is playing her first grass-court tournament as a pro. Errani, ranked number one in the world in doubles with partner Roberta Vinci,…
The world’s focus on the players during the Grand Slam events makes it easy to forget all of the strenuous, behind-the-scenes organization and preparation that takes place months, or even years, in advance of a major tennis event. With the 2013 U.S. Open looming in our midst, one of the things that needs to be…
The year’s third Grand Slam is upon us, as on Monday, June 24, Wimbledon will begin at the All England Club. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis event in the world, and widely considered the most prestigious. As the tournament approaches, we have compiled some statistics and offered some predictions as to who will or won’t…
In order to defend his Wimbledon crown, Roger Federer could have to face the trio of Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, as he was drawn in the same half as Murray and the same quarter as Nadal on Friday at the All England Club. Federer starts his bid for a record eighth crown against…
American qualifier Jamie Hampton upset 2009 champion Caroline Wozniacki 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-3 to reach the finals of the 2013 Aegon International. Hampton will play the first final of her career against Elena Vesnina. She’ll attempt to become the first American woman to win the title since Chanda Rubin beat Conchita Martinez in 2003. "Caroline is tough,"…
I have written a variety of articles in the past and believe in the importance of playing tennis as the sport of a lifetime. Still, tennis players have to learn the skills of a team environment, not just because you might find yourself on a collegiate team or maybe playing on a USTA tennis team…