Billie Jean King is Newest Inductee Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
September 10, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK, NY (Sept. 10, 2010) — Few players, male or female, have had the large-scale impact on or off the tennis court as Billie Jean King—in fact, last year King was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her impact and influence on the sport and industry of tennis are [...]
Wozniacki Shows A Lions Heart Against Cibulkova
September 8, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – In the squared circle, boxers knew Mike Tyson was mean and Mohammed Ali would talk their ears off, right before making them into cauliflower. Yet, it’s tough to see Caroline Wozniacki in that position. She looks so nice on the outside that it’s hard to see the tiger raging within. Actually, [...]
An Excerpt from “The Education of a Tennis Player”
September 8, 2009 by Rod Laver and Bud Collins · Leave a Comment
The court was greasy, but somehow slow, which favored me because Tony’s slice didn’t take. Movement was tough, and this was a break for me because Tony decided not to put on spikes. He figured his strained thigh muscles would be jarred by the quick stops you make in spikes, possibly bringing on a cramp. [...]
Honored Agassi Gives Back
September 1, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Above all things, Andre Agassi is a class act. A fan favorite for the 21 years he participated in the US Open, yet tonight he returned, not as a player, but to be honored, as someone who gives back. Through his foundation, the retired 39 year-old star has started a school [...]
