As a Grand Slam champion, Pete Sampras let his racquet do the talking. Now, Sampras is asking help from fans—your prayers and positive thoughts for his family—as his wife, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, battles ovarian cancer. In a statement issued through the ATP, Sampras shared wife Bridgette's ongoing fight with cancer and asked for prayers. "As most have come to … [Read more...] about Pete Sampras Asks for Prayers for Wife Bridgette in Her Cancer Battle
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Djokovic Reaches Vienna Quarterfinals, Closes In On History
By Witherspoon Squeaking squeals of skidding sneakers echoed around Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. Novak Djokovic barely spoke a word, but his soles were screaming with desire. Djokovic fought off four set points in the opening set subduing Borna Coric 7-6(11), 6-3 to reach the Vienna quarterfinals for the first time since 2007 when he stopped Stan … [Read more...] about Djokovic Reaches Vienna Quarterfinals, Closes In On History
Sven Groeneveld Coaching Greg Rusedski –THE BADGE CHRONICLES #12 Of The Series
Sven Groeneveld shares with us his life on the tour and working with Greg Rusedski. The two worked well from the beginning and remain close friends today. We know the readers will enjoy the small insights and memories. THE BADGE CHRONICLES Greg Rusedski After my time Swiss Tennis in 1998 Greg asked me if I would work with him. At that time Greg was number 4 in the … [Read more...] about Sven Groeneveld Coaching Greg Rusedski –THE BADGE CHRONICLES #12 Of The Series
Alix Ramsay Tennis Scouting Report • Updates On ATP Tour
It is back to business as usual. The big boys have had their break after the Australian Open and they are all dipping their toes into the competitive pond to get used to the water before the tour moves on to the “Sunshine Double” in the US: Indian Wells and Miami. So, what has changed since we all left Melbourne? Not much, it would seem. Novak Djokovic has barely missed a … [Read more...] about Alix Ramsay Tennis Scouting Report • Updates On ATP Tour
Indian Wells Random Notes
Photo by Alejandro Gonzalez The 2018 BNP Paribas Open gave us dynamic debuts, revitalized returns and an all-time champions box of Rod Laver, Pete Sampras and Sugar Ray Leonard. We saw Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Novak Djokovic launch comebacks, the Williams sisters square off and a women’s final between two future Grand Slam … [Read more...] about Indian Wells Random Notes