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Author: Ren Gates

Ren is a lifelong tennis player whose potential was handcuffed by his propensity to go for the flashy shot rather than the smart shot. He doesn't mind... a couple highlight reels a match were much more meaningful than a scholarship could have been, right? He is based in Portland, OR and you are just as likely to find him on the golf course, biking, hiking or enjoying one of Portland's many outstanding microbrews as you are to find him on the court. He's excited to finally be (kind of) using his creative writing degree, and is going to have fun doing it whether anyone reads it or not.
Battle of the Sexes: Finally A Tennis Movie To Get Excited About

Battle of the Sexes: Finally A Tennis Movie To Get Excited About

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Ren Gates
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 ... Read More
Nadal's US Open Win Was His Least Interesting Major

Nadal’s US Open Win Was His Least Interesting Major

Posted on September 14, 2017August 21, 2018 by Ren Gates
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... Read More
4 American Women Into The US Open Semifinals... Wait, What?!?

4 American Women Into The US Open Semifinals… Wait, What?!?

Posted on September 7, 2017August 21, 2018 by Ren Gates
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 b... Read More
Hungover Roger Federer Is The Best Thing You Will See All Week

Hungover Roger Federer Is The Best Thing You Will See All Week

Posted on July 23, 2017August 21, 2018 by Ren Gates
  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 co... Read More
[Video] 6 Year Old Djokovic Playing Tennis is Adorable and Incredible

[Video] 6 Year Old Djokovic Playing Tennis is Adorable and Incredible

Posted on June 27, 2017August 21, 2018 by Ren Gates
  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 ar... Read More
[Video] The World's Oldest Tennis Player Will Make You Feel Young and Lazy

[Video] The World’s Oldest Tennis Player Will Make You Feel Young and Lazy

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Ren Gates
  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... Read More
17 Problem Only A Fitness Nut Will Understand

17 Problem Only A Fitness Nut Will Understand

Posted on April 30, 2017August 21, 2018 by Ren Gates
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.... Read More
Must Watch Video: Andy Murray Lets Ball Boy Play Match Point Against Federer!

Must Watch Video: Andy Murray Lets Ball Boy Play Match Point Against Federer!

Posted on April 12, 2017April 18, 2017 by Ren Gates
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 i... Read More
Nearly 13,000 Pro Tennis Players Are Losing Their Jobs

Nearly 13,000 Pro Tennis Players Are Losing Their Jobs

Posted on April 9, 2017August 21, 2018 by Ren Gates
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? W... Read More
Tennis Just Got Cheaper For New York City

Tennis Just Got Cheaper For New York City

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ren Gates
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. Unl... Read More
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