I’ve been fortunate in being whisked across the globe for decades by this game, and I’ll be sharing some of the fascinating experiences and destinations.
Meanwhile, keep on hacking. While your own game may not take you to Wimbledon, it’s more important than Nadal or Federer’s because it keeps you moving (in whatever manner) and, for a valuable while, rescues you from the cares of the day.
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June 23 2008 | Messages | No Comments »
Somebody had to break Ivo Karlovic’s serve. It looked for days that a sledgehammer would be required, but all it took was a tennis racket - in the skilled right hand of Roger Federer. continue reading »
Tags: Ivo Karlovic, Leaning Tower of Zagreb, Roger Federer
July 01 2009 | Uncategorized and Wimbledon | No Comments »
Before Venus and Serena came along, the most celebrated tennis player by the name of Williams was a Philadelphian: Richard Norris Williams, III. Quite a handle, but he preferred that his pals call him Dick. continue reading »
Tags: lll, Richard Norris Williams, Titanic, Williams sisters
June 30 2009 | Wimbledon | No Comments »
They closed Wimbledon’s retractable Centre Court roof for the first time. Why? A Monday afternoon sprinkle that was soon over, but the folks at the All England Club were itchy to play with their new $140 million toy. The weather was acting too nice in this corner of the world that has long been known as the tropical rain forest of Southwest London. Sunny day followed sunny day, and the roof remained open. continue reading »
Tags: German tennis players, Haas, Lisicki, Wawrinka, Wimbledon roof
June 29 2009 | Wimbledon | 1 Comment »
And so it’s no longer Venus and Serena and nobody for the U.S.
Well, she was Little Miss Nobody prior to the 6th day of Wimbledon when Melanie Oudin knocked off ex-No. 1 (current No. 6) Jelena Jankovic as the grass sizzled on another hot day - and so did she. continue reading »
Tags: Jankovic, Maiden of Marietta, Melanie Oudin
June 27 2009 | Wimbledon | 1 Comment »
Sister Serena has said she sometimes wakes up feeling that she’s a Russian. Probably because in her business she’s surrounded by so many of them. Five in the current Top Ten. Sixteen in this Wimbledon draw, and 6 others who didn’t make it all the way through the qualifying tournament. continue reading »
June 26 2009 | Wimbledon | 2 Comments »
For a while - for an afternoon at least - it was like the old days when fearsome Aussies were sod gods at Wimbledon, striding the lawns as conquerors.
People named Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, Roy Emerson and Lew Hoad - and others - were hoarding the championships. continue reading »
Tags: Lleyton Hewitt, Samantha Stosur
June 25 2009 | Wimbledon | No Comments »
The “Siberian Siren” has left the premises earlier than expected, and will have to wait 12 months to see if she can duplicate her Wimbledon championship exploits of five years ago. continue reading »
June 24 2009 | Wimbledon | 1 Comment »
It was as though she had stepped out of 1996. Or emerged from a dream.
Yes, there was none other than Kimiko Date on Court 2, trading blows with a girl who wasn’t even born when Kimiko first graced Wimbledon in 1989. Honest, that was “Kid Butterfly,” the slight, quick Japanese whose shotmaking could be as sweet as a Puccini aria.
Tags: Kimiko Date, Wimbledon
June 23 2009 | Wimbledon | 3 Comments »
Wimbledon opened and the Portuguese kid shut up.
That made the story of the first day a non-story, really, leaving numerous journalists in the lurch. The press was ready to pounce on the kid, 16-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito, following up on her loud and obnoxious behavior at the French Open. There, she screeched and tried to unnerve opponents with various unsporting gestures.
June 22 2009 | Wimbledon | 1 Comment »
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