Getting better on your own in any sport can be a challenge, and tennis is not the exception. Without a coach or friend at your side, it’s hard to know how you are doing on your shots, how’s your consistency and even if the ball is properly landing on the court. Of course, this doesn’t …
If you’re a fan of tennis, you most probably know that Roger Federer, one of the most successful tennis players of all time, has been missing from the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour since his last professional match in 2021. What happened to Federer? Has he retired? Is he coming back soon? And what …
Seixas is the oldest known men’s Grand Slam winner, at the age of 95. Vic’s character has often been defined by his ability to last. He participated until he was over 50 years old, and he did so in the United States. Vic taught tennis and competed on the court until he was 75 years …
Chris Evert is one of the female tennis players who has gone down in history books as a legend. She dominated the tennis scene in the mid and late 1970s alongside her sister Jeanne. After she retired from the court, she became a television commentator and served at some point as the Women’s Tennis Association …
Andy Roddick, the former world number one tennis player, needs no mention to tennis enthusiasts. He now devotes his efforts to his Andy Roddick Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to improving students’ lives outside of the classroom and investing in wellness and health startups such as Cure Hydration. Roddick, a three-time Wimbledon contestant, and 2017 first-ballot …
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One of the things many people do not know about Venus Williams is the number of things she does behind the scenes. Whenever the William sisters are mentioned, most people look at their tennis games and the accolades they have garnered on the court. Venus is a part of many more things outside of the …
An impressive Anna Kournikova exploded into the tennis scene in the late 1990s, starting her professional career at the young age of 14. A promising tennis career aside, the attention this Russian-born (she immigrated to the US at the age of 10) athlete received off the court ensured she was the most Googled athlete in …
Boris Becker is a world champion tennis player from Germany. He was a success right away, earning the first of the six major singles matches at 17. Two Australian Opens, three Wimbledon Championships, and one US Open are among the Grand Slam singles titles. Also, he won 3 year-end medals, 13 Masters Series championships, and …
Even at forty, the fuel to outsmart Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand slams is still pumping in Serena William’s veins. Serena holds the record for thirteen Grand Slam singles championships on the court. As of the US Open, she has had to settle for a tie of 6 with Chris Evert. Further, Serena is …
Jimmy Connors is a legendary tennis player. For decades, the Illinois native was a household name thanks to the on-court tirades and his distinctive two-handed backhand. Connors experimented with commentating and even coaching after retiring in 1996. But his fiery attitude didn’t take too long to bring him into trouble. Even though Connors is approaching …
