May 2008 Articles (158)

FASHION FIX: Open letter to adidas and their slacker sponsorship/PR teams

Dear adidas:

Note to your sponsorship and PR departments: you're a bunch of slackers.

Your brand has two of the most covered and photographed tennis ballers in the world with Novak Djokovic + Ana Ivanovic. But for some… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 30, 2008 at 9:33am — No Comments

Serena Williams Interview Third Round Roland Garros Video

Video: Serena Williams Interview Third Round Roland Garros

Read the complete Press Conference Here

Serna Williams' Video from WTA Womens Tennis… Continue

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A Serena stunner: 2002 champ dumped out of Roland Garros. So who wants it now ladies?

Oh what a headache!

Serena Williams, the odds-on favorite to hoist her second French Open crown after Justine Henin's shock retirement, was… Continue

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Former champion Serena Williams crashes to Srebotnik in Roland Garros

Serena Williams reacts during a match break with Slovak player Katarina Srebotnik during the third round of the French Tennis Open, at Roland Garros

Former champion Serena Williams crashes to Srebotnik in Roland Garros

Serena Williams, former champion at Roland Garros, crashed out 6-4 6-4 to Slovenia’s Katarina Srebotnik in the third round on Friday.

Williams, who won the French Open in 2002 always looked… Continue

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Jelena Jankovic Interview Second Round Roland Garros

Video: Jelena Jankovic Interview Second Round Roland… Continue

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Anna Chakvetadze has a New Coach: Carlos Rodriguez

Anna Chakvetadze has a New Coach: Carlos Rodriguez

A few days ago I post on my blog about Anna Chakvetadze training in Belgium with Carlos Rodriguez and he said it was just for 1 week but it looks like they will together longer.

Check it… Continue

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Photo Of The Day

Roger Federer - perfection of movement...

(photo/Mike Hewitt/Getty Images via… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 29, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

June 21st Meet-Up Event Scheduled

When: 10am to 1pm
Where: Mason Mills Park, Huntingdon Valley Pa. 19060
Tennis Courts: 6 hard
Players Attending: 20 so far
Format: Drill Court, Mixed Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mens Doubles, Singles
To Sign Up: Join 'The Philadelphia Tennis Meet-Up Group'

Added by stan on May 29, 2008 at 8:23pm — 1 Comment

Andy Murrayu New Gay Icon

According to research conducted by dating website gay-PARSHIP.co.uk, Andy Murray is a new gay icon!

It looks like yoga doesn't improve only Andy's game...it helps him look better!… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 29, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Jelena checks in with USA Today, discusses injury scare

Jelena Jankovic can breathe a Serbian sigh of relief. The Rome champion pushed through an injury scare in the second set to… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 4:16pm — 6 Comments

FASHION FIX: Is Federer's Nike fashion fit for the girls?

Some tennis fans are starting to think that Nike is making a girlie-man out of the world no. 1.

Back in April, an astute DtL! reader wondered why… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 12:27pm — 4 Comments

Quote of the Day: Bartoli

I’m just fed up. I’m going to turn off my mobile phone, turn off my TV set, forget about Roland Garros.

- Marion Bartoli after her first round loss to…

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Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 11:31am — 5 Comments

Video - Instruction - Bryan Brothers 133 Shot RDC Drill

Bob and Mike Bryan hit the 100 mark and just kept going in this amazing Romanian Davis Cup drill in… Continue

Added by Svetlana on May 29, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Giant-killers Chardy, Gulbis + Navarro seize the day at Roland Garros

We have giant-killers in our midst people!

Although I'm not sure how deep these journey ballers will go in their draws, these three deserve some applause today. So let's give props where props are due:

Frenchie… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 29, 2008 at 10:12am — 2 Comments

FASHION FIX: Incredibly hulking Rafa goes green in Nike

Rafael Nadal finally completed his first round match defeating Thomaz Bellucci 7-5, 6-3, 6-1. Though the 20-year old Brazilian showed glimpses of brilliance, he was no match for the talent of the 3-time defending… Continue

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French Open womens yellow top

We're digging the Roland Garros Abilene women's yellow top. Contrasting black and white edging.Roland Garros printed on the front in black lettering. 100% cotton and a great cut.

Visit the French Open Store

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Added by Bob Wallace on May 29, 2008 at 7:21am — No Comments

Prince O Series Performance Footwear Hits Shelves

New Line Delivers "Hole" New Look and Makes Immediate Impact at Tour Level

Bordentown, NJ - May 29, 2008 - Tennis players are continuously faced with equipment choices. When it comes to their feet, the right shoes can lead to better footwork, which leads to more wins. Over the past few seasons, Prince has brought to market some of the sport's most popular, high-quality footwear and now has more models among the top 15 best-sellers than any… Continue

Added by Bob Wallace on May 29, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Dave Kregel Tennis Club

The Dave Kregel Tennis Club would like to invite you to come join them at their fabulous tennis location with newly resurfaced tennis courts in the beautiful city of San Rafael. Not only 5 minutes away from Northgate Mall, but also the most affordable tennis club in Marin County. Dave Kregel tennis club offers a wide variety of tennis equipment, lessons, and events. The club offers tennis lessons for all ages, and all levels

Summer Tennis Program

The summer tennis program… Continue

Added by Kregel Tennis on May 28, 2008 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Quote of the Day: Murray

I’m flattered. The more fans I have, the better.

- Yoga-loving Andy Murray on being…

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FASHION FIX: Cornet feeling confident in game, looking confident in Lacoste

Alize Cornet is a lady in waiting. France's new teen queen had her match with Argentina's Gisela Dulko suspended due to darkness with the match tied at 3-all in the third… Continue

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