Whether you love Maria Sharapova or you hate her, there’s no denying she is one of tennis’ biggest stars. At least, she was, right up until she got suspended for doping. The Suspension In January of 2016, at the Australian Open, Sharapova tested positive for the banned substance Meldonium. By March of 2016, she publically admitted…
When you think of the southwestern United States, you probably think desert, football, and barbeque. You’re not wrong. However, you should also think about tennis! You’ll find pristine resorts, wonderful public tennis facilities, and oh yea, great weather even in the winter. Who wants to pay indoor court fees, anyways, right?!? Here are the best…
Ever heard the saying, “West Coast, Best Coast”? Well when it comes to tennis, it’s hard to argue against that. The west, and especially southwest, is known for beautiful, sunny, dry weather and a very active population, which fosters a thriving tennis scene. You can find great tennis opportunities everywhere you go in the West,…
Tennis just can’t seem to get out of it’s own way this year. Entering each big tournament of 2016 thus far, the focus has been on very negative stories in the game, and not on the phenomenal players taking the court on tennis’ biggest stages. Entering the Australian Open, the match-fixing scandal garnered international attention…
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…
Lleyton Hewitt bowed out of the Australian Open in the final match of his career in the second round to world #8 David Ferrer this week. The loss tied a bow on a remarkable career. Hewitt was the youngest male to ever hold the #1 ranking. He won 30 titles in his career, including two…
In a recent report, the BBC and Buzzfeed released information claiming that match-fixing in tennis is a problem that has been allowed to run rampant in the sport for nearly two decades. The story was released at the outset of the Australian Open, the year’s first major, and the unofficial “start” of the 2016 season….
The 2015 Davis Cup will be decided this Sunday in an unlikely final between the Belgians and the British. Both teams have one star and nobody else ranked within the top 100 in the world. It is a relatively even match, except that the British star (Andy Murray) is a battle tested, major champion world-beater,…
#1 He legally changed his name in 2014 Wonder why you haven’t heard him called Stanislas in a while? That’s because he changed his name to the shortened “Stan” in 2014. With everyone already calling him that, he thought it would simplify name cards, press conferences, and everything, really. Also, “Stanislas the Man” doesn’t fit…
