Louise Pleming comes from a place called WAGGA WAGGA, Australia. She played a high level of tennis in the juniors and had a nice career on the WTA Tour in both singles and doubles. She was always the friendliest and fairest player on tour. She was the first person to welcome the Williams sisters. Louise has “classic clean” strokes • she is a beauty to watch play for sure. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women’s History Month • From The Vault • Australian Tennis Legend Louise Pleming Receives TennisBalls.com Humanitarian Award
Gussy Moran
Tennis Star Gorgeous Gussie Moran’s 100th Heavenly Birthday
Remembering the remarkable Gussy | Gussie Moran on her special day. (Yes it was spelled both ways and her name was tied to “All Gussied Up” which became popular 1950). A true tennis trailblazer and fashion icon, her bold choices on and off the court continue to inspire. As we celebrate her remembrance birthday, let's honor her unique spirit and the impact she made. … [Read more...] about Tennis Star Gorgeous Gussie Moran’s 100th Heavenly Birthday
Tennis Star Gussie Moran would Be 99 Years Old on September 8th
EDITOR'S NOTE - 2022: Gussy Moran would be 99 years old on September 8th. She would've hated the late night tennis going on in New York at the Open. She loved the modern game but she hated night sessions - with matches starting at midnight and finishing at 3am. She always said tennis should be done by 8 - 9pm. No matter how fit or physically strong you might be, one's body is … [Read more...] about Tennis Star Gussie Moran would Be 99 Years Old on September 8th
Australian Tennis Legend Louise Pleming Receives TennisBalls.com Humanitarian Award
Louise Pleming comes from a place called WAGGA WAGGA, Australia. She played a high level of tennis in the juniors and had a nice career on the WTA Tour in both singles and doubles. She was always the friendliest and fairest player on tour. She was the first person to welcome the Williams sisters. Louise has “classic clean” strokes • she is a beauty to watch play for sure. … [Read more...] about Australian Tennis Legend Louise Pleming Receives TennisBalls.com Humanitarian Award
Celebrating Black History Month • Althea Gibson by Richard Evans (From The 10sballs.com Vault)
Editors Note: 10sballs once Again brings out one of our favorite Althea Gibson stories. It’s truly a timeless piece written by the brilliant tennis journalist Richard Evans. 10sballs is blessed that two of Gene Scott’s old pals are “Watch Dogs” together.. Yes Lovey Is the other. Or maybe global chick. They are both grinning that Gene Grin…. We honor the champions of the past … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Month • Althea Gibson by Richard Evans (From The 10sballs.com Vault)