Oudin Should Be Left Alone In Divorce Story
September 10, 2009 by Joe McDonald · 4 Comments
Over the last two weeks, Melanie Oudin’s life has become very public. The teen from Marietta, GA described herself as a “normal kid”, who does regular things like going to the movies and playing her Wii. Apparently, Oudin is also going through a very normal thing that many teen-aged Americans endure: Her parents are getting [...]
A The Old Age of 26, Clijsters Is Enjoying Her Tennis Life
September 8, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Tennis may be the only sport where 26 is considered old. And Kim Clijsters is feeling it. The comeback kid on the tournament – who beat China’s Na Li in straight sets today, 6-2, 6-4, to earn a trip to the Semifinals – knows she’s not a teenager anymore. “I definitely [...]
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. [...]
