June 2008 Articles (256)

Jelena enjoys touring the countryside of Serbia

JJ said that it is nice in Belgrade and in Florida where she spends most of her time between tournaments, but Zlatibor conquered the heart of "world's No.3". Last few days our tennis player spends among Golden Pines (that's the literal translation of Zlatibor) and on Monday she and her parents had a meeting with local officials about the possibility of building a tennis… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 11, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Thousands welcome Roland Garros champion Ana Ivanovic in native Serbia

Thousands of people in downtown Belgrade on Tuesday welcomed home Serbian tennis queen Ana Ivanovic, French Open champion and number one in the WTA rankings.

"Ana we love you," and "Queen Ana!"… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 11, 2008 at 4:43am — No Comments

Ana's Paris Dream

A new era in women’s tennis could be dawning after the French Open welcomed a new name to its Roll of Honour, Ana Ivanovic.

Ivanovic had come close before, falling in the French Open finals last year to Justine Henin and in the finals at this year’s Australian Open to Maria Sharapova but on Saturday she kept… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 11, 2008 at 4:42am — No Comments

Tuesday night Beginner's Tennis group event

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Had a great time tonight - met Matt, LisaLou and Rosemary and got in some good groundstroke practice. Lisa took some pics with my camera (ok, HOW did I not get pics of you and Rosemary??) of Matt and I so I'll get those uploaded as soon as I can.

I'd definitely recommend this informal get-together to anyone - there were several unused courts!

Added by Perry H on June 11, 2008 at 3:33am — 1 Comment

Quote of the Day: Uncle Toni

I never sensed any determination. He never put himself in that state. I was watching his face. Closed. Even when he broke back in the second set, you couldn't read anything on his face. He wasn't sending any messages to Rafa...He didn't have a winner's mentality. It wasn't the real Roger.…

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Added by tennis baller on June 10, 2008 at 6:07pm — No Comments

Mirka may not want to look in The Mirror today

One of the UK's biggest tabloidy newspapers, The Mirror, had some harsh words about Sunday's Roland Garros bloodbath and they weren't directed at… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 10, 2008 at 4:31pm — 1 Comment

PHOTO OP: Ivanovic returns to Belgrade, greeted by thousands at City Hall

Ana Ivanovic, who's looking pretty stunning here if you ask me, is finally enjoying the fruits of her labor as the new world no. 1 on the WTA Tour and reigning French Open… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 10, 2008 at 2:03pm — 2 Comments

No rest for the wicked: Rafa's Paris celebrations end, arrives at Queen's Club

Rafael Nadal had one more stop during his Roland Garros celebrations before making his way to London for The Artois Championships at… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 10, 2008 at 9:52am — 5 Comments

Lacoste Stealth Collection Taking its Cues from Nike

I used to work in the footwear business. I understand that most shoe companies copy each other to one degree or another...there's only so much you can do with leather, rubber and mesh. So I wasn't surprised when I saw the Lacoste Stealth Collection at SneakerFiles and saw what to me looks a lot like the Nike Air Trainers that are set to be reissued this year. The Lacoste's likely don't have the tech, and are… Continue

Added by Bob Wallace on June 10, 2008 at 8:10am — No Comments

FASHION FIX: Preview of Nike Wimbledon gear for Fed + Rafa

Will this be the scene again on the final Sunday of Wimbledon this year?

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will try to match their final efforts at Roland Garros from the last three years by… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 10, 2008 at 7:18am — No Comments

FRENCH OPEN 2008: It's a wrap!

When the clay finally settled in Paris, a dominant champion grew his legacy while a new queen took her rightful place at the top of the tennis world.

THE BOYS

What the men's draw lacked in drama and suspense, it gained with the awe of watching one baller… Continue

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

PHOTO OP: Rafa crushes Federer for fourth consecutive Roland Garros title

The greatest clay court baller ever? Perhaps.

In one of the most thoroughly dominating performances in Grand Slam final history, Rafael Nadal turned the French Open final into a clay-court clinic,… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 8, 2008 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Quote of The Day

"I mean, after a loss like this, you don't want to play Rafa again tomorrow, that's for sure."

- Roger Federer after his one hour and 48-minute (6-1, 6-3, 6-0) destruction today.…

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Added by Svetlana on June 8, 2008 at 2:55pm — No Comments

Rafael Nadal - The King keeps his throne!

In the end Roger Federer, like the incredulous crowd at Roland Garros, had no choice but to salute Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal once again proved himself the "King of Clay," making Swiss cheese out of Roger Federer Sunday beating him 6-1, 6-3, 6-0.

Nadal protected his aura of invincibility in… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 8, 2008 at 2:54pm — No Comments

First real court time this year....

....overall I was really pleased. I met up with Tom V. from the Cedar Park Group. We played at the Cedar Park High School courts, 9am. Hit around for about 1 1/2 hours. Thankfully Tom was patient with me...consistency was never my high point and it will take a while to get that back! Tom has great ground strokes and was even gracious enough to give me some good pointers on the topspin forehand, which I really appreciated. He seems like a nice guy and someone I would enjoy playing again. We made… Continue

Added by Perry H on June 8, 2008 at 11:09am — No Comments

PREVIEW: French Open Men's Final

Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal

Head-to-head: 6 Fed, 10 Rafa

Last meeting: Masters Series…

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Added by tennis baller on June 7, 2008 at 5:46pm — 3 Comments

PHOTO OP: Ivanovic defeats Safina for Roland Garros crown

It's all about Ana.

The tennis world has a new queen as Ana Ivanovic defeated Russian Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3 in a highly competitive… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 7, 2008 at 4:26pm — No Comments

PREVIEW: French Open Women's Final

Ana Ivanovic vs. Dinara Safina Head-to-head:…

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Added by tennis baller on June 6, 2008 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

PHOTO OP: Fed wins battle of the lovely locks

Hey Jamie Murray, listen up: this is how you keep those lovely locks at bay. Right Fed?

So pretty.

*Via… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 6, 2008 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Nike - The real winner of the men's French Open final

Nike, not to be outdone by its chief rival adidas, is outfitting the two men's finalists for the French Open. Both world #1 Roger Federer and world #2 Rafael Nadal are head-to-toe Nike guys.

Both companies are getting value for their sponsorship dollar this weekend for sure.

More French Open stuff at… Continue

Added by Bob Wallace on June 6, 2008 at 2:55pm — No Comments