Not since Wimbledon and Match Point came out in the early 2000s has Hollywood attempted a blockbuster tennis movie. It’s about time, and this time, with Battle of the Sexes, it looks like they did it right! Starring Emma Stone and Steve Carrell, both extremely likeable stars, the films covers the infamous exhibition match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs […]
Before all of the Nadal fans get upset at the title of this blog post, wait just a minute. There are no two ways about it, Nadal’s US Open win was by far his least interesting major. But it’s not his fault. After Federer fell in the quarters of the Open, Nadal was basically handed the trophy […]
How long have we been hearing that American tennis is in trouble? Seemingly for the past 15 years, at least. All credit to Serena and Venus, that’s not entirely true. The Williams sisters have been carrying the torch proudly for two decades. Serena has not only hoisted trophies for the USA, but she has dominated […]
What’s cooler than the GOAT, Roger Federer, winning a record 8th Wimbledon at nearly 36 years old? Partying until 5 am with friends and family, showing up to your Champion’s news conference the next morning with a splitting headache, and handling the media with the grace of a champion and the self-deprecating humor of a […]
To become one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, you have to be very good at a very young age. This video is a good example of just how good elite talent looks at an age where kids are typically just happy to be riding a two-wheeler. This video, taken in Serbia when Novak […]
Meet Artin Elmayan, the worlds oldest professional tennis player. At 95 years old, he is the oldest competitive tennis player on the planet. They say tennis is a lifetime sport. They say tennis keeps you young. If you needed proof, look no further. Artin lives in Argentina and comes from Armenian descent. He takes […]
You work out, and everyone who follows you on Instagram, or has ever spoken to you knows it. But that doesn’t mean they understand! There are some things that only a fitness nut will understand. Here are our favorites: 1. Workout gear makes up half your wardrobe and all of your Christmas list “I […]
This past weekend Andy Murray made his return to the court after a month-long injury layoff. Rather than come back in competition, he accepted an invitiation from Federer to play an exhibition match in Zurich. The exhibition, called The Match for Africa 3, benefitted Federer’s foundation. There were 11,000 fans in attendance. Murray appeared to […]
In a recent statement, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced that they would be reducing the number of professional tennis players from 14,000 to 1,500. What does this mean for tennis? Well, nothing for us tennis fans. But for the depth of the sport and the lives of 12,500 tennis players? A lot. Bonus: Watch […]
Public Tennis in New York City Tennis has a reputation for being an elite, expensive sport. However, the beauty of tennis is that almost anywhere you go you can find free public courts to play on. Unless of course, you live in Manhattan, where everything is expensive, including “public” tennis. In New York City, to […]