Featured Articles – May 2009 Archive (25)

Ivan Lendl: The Most Underrated Tennis Champion in History

April 2009 Post - The Tennis News Authority

For those of us who watched tennis during the 80's, Ivan Lendl was always there, always a part of the big stage, and always in the thick of things.

Whether Lendl was taking strides across the lawn at Wimbledon to hit a forehand winner past Boris Becker, or dismantling John McEnroe at the French Open to hand him his most influential loss,… Continue

Added by Mark Oskar on May 8, 2009 at 5:56pm — 1 Comment

Twitter Tennis: The 10 Best People/Sites to Follow

The world of Twittering exploded onto the scene only a short while ago. While CNN and that Punk'd guy are finding millions of followers, there is a significant tennis scene available on the app as well! Let's take a look at some of the obvious choices, and some not so obvious. The list below will be the search name as well.

1) andyroddick - - Funny updates true to Roddick form. "i feel like i am watching a rerun of last years sportscenter..... will favre return again? my lord" - May… Continue

Added by Mark Oskar on May 7, 2009 at 8:05pm — 3 Comments

ROGER FEDERER TRAINS FOR MADRID IN ZURICH

Jet setter Roger Federer has been spotted in yet another “top secret” training ground - this time a clay court facility on the outskirts of Zurich, with a lovely view of Lake Zurich*.

Blick reports that he is training with his under-the-radar coach, Severin Luthi, and a sparring partner named Roman Valent, who won Junior Wimbledon in 2001 but has left the pro tour due to injury.

To see the rest of the photos click to… Continue

Added by FreakyFrites on May 7, 2009 at 3:10am — 2 Comments

Kei Nishikori visits EA Sports studio

Recently, Kei Nishikori, the cover athlete for EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis (Japanese edition)… Continue

Added by HCFoo on May 2, 2009 at 10:29am — No Comments

Nadal I admit it you're great!

Ive commented on a few blogs about hating Nadal etc and his aggressive style against the poetic, but after watching him dismantle Sonderling yesterday and Verdasco today, I concede, Im in awe, its just unbelievable tennis. He is just so good.

Damn it, look what he's made me say!!!!

I love Nadal and I want to tell the woooooooooooorld ha… Continue

Added by Meags on May 1, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments