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You know that the BNP Paribas Open is the biggest Masters 1000 tournament of the year, and a favorite of players and fans alike, but here are some things you may not about the gem of a tournament in Indian Wells. 1. The tournament is owned by billionaire Larry Ellison Ellison, the founder…
As day 7 is underway at the 2016 BNP Paribas Open, let’s take a look at the action that has unfolded so far. As one of the premier events on the calendar, the BNP Paribas Open never has any shortage of intrigue, great battles, and shocking upsets. This year is no different. We have already…
Sharapova’s recent admission of guilt for using the banned substance Meldonium has sent shockwaves through the tennis world. Though the (hypothetical) doping is cause for concern itself, the bigger questions that it brings to light are much more troubling. First, let’s take a look at the allegations themselves. Sharapova was allegedly prescribed Meldonium in…
Tomorrow kicks off the “Fifth Major,” the BNP Paribas Open! Staged at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Palm Springs, CA, the top male and female players in the world are set to face off in what has become the premiere Masters 1000 event of the calendar year. The perfect weather and fast courts typically…
The best male and female tennis players descend this week, once again, upon Indian Wells, California for one of the best tournaments of the year. The BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden has grown at an incredible rate in recent memory, becoming the pre-eminent Masters 1000 level tournament in the world, and…
In honor of Dr. Seuss day, here is a little tennis poem about the hardships we all face on the court! Why can’t I get this ball over the net? The tennis ball bounces, my racket goes back, And yet each time I swing, I barely muster a smack! What is my issue, is it too much…
Giving birth to a tennis star isn’t exactly a science—if we could all guarantee our kids would serve 150 mph by flipping a genetic switch, we would—but there are signs to look out for to spot if your child is headed towards tennis greatness. Good Parents Bravo to you! If you’re reading this, you are…
Tennis has seen some incredible, and wildly different personalities at the top of the game. So which men’s tennis legend are you? Find out with this fun quiz from Eurosport! [sc:article_banner_1]
I haven’t written a rant in a while, and when I checked in on the tennis news this morning, I finally saw a headline that caught my attention. You see, the tennis world has been largely uninteresting since the Australian Open. Sure, the young American Taylor Fritz made some waves, but the real news-makers in…
