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ALTHEA

"ALTHEA"...A new documentary about tennis legend Althea Gibson has been created. No player, not even the great Arthur Ashe (who came a decade after Althea), overcame more obstacles to become a champion than Althea Gibson; the first African-American to play at (and win) Wimbledon and the US Open was a woman. She was celebrated by ticker-tape parades in…

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Added by Steven White on November 16, 2014 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Alexandr Dolgopolov Uncovered

Ukrainian tennis player "Alexandr Dolgopolov" has an unorthodox but all-court playing style; he can counter-punch when needed, but can also be very offensive. Win or loss, he generally…
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Added by Steven White on February 25, 2014 at 7:46pm — No Comments

Pat Cash -- A Glance Back

Turning back the clock with Aussie tennis player Pat Cash -- Cash established a reputation on the tour as a hard-fighting serve-and-volleyer and for wearing his trademark black-and-white checked headband and his cross earring. The crowning moment of Cash's career came at Wimbledon in 1987. Having…
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Added by Steven White on February 13, 2014 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

When Will Tomáš Berdych Claim His Maiden Grand SlamTitle?

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Added by Steven White on January 13, 2014 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Lleyton "Rusty" Hewitt Uncovered

Lleyton Glynn Hewitt (born 24 February 1981) is an Australian professional tennis player and former World No. 1. Hewitt is the youngest male ever to be ranked number one in the world, at the age of 20. His most notable career achievements include winning the 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon men’s singles titles, the 2000 US Open men’s doubles title, and…

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Added by Steven White on January 2, 2014 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Isner and Roddick Face Off For Ebix Charity Challenge

Two-time Winston-Salem Open champion John Isner will return to his hometown of Greensboro on Dec. 7 to host the Ebix Charity Challenge, which benefits the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

 Isner will be joined by former World No.…
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Added by Steven White on November 25, 2013 at 6:44am — No Comments

The Rafa Serve: An Illustrated Commentary

 

Rafael Nadal is a fierce competitor. Just before he serves, he often gives his opponent a look reminiscent of a snarl. But contrary to what some of us might be thinking, that doesn’t mean he’s about to try to serve that opponent off the court. More often than not, he’s just looking for an effective serve that’s going to set up an awesome reply to an average…

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Added by Steven White on November 8, 2013 at 6:57pm — 1 Comment

Tennis Advice From Coach Picasso

The artist Picasso was asked in an interview – why he didn’t paint pictures of people “the way they really are.” Picasso asked the man what he meant by “the way they really are,” and the man pulled a snapshot of his wife out of his…

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Added by Steven White on October 9, 2013 at 3:30pm — No Comments

"Chalk Flew Up: Tennis, Art, And My Two Cents"

 

Cutting to the chase, allow me to just come right out and ask, “Can tennis be considered an art form?” I am like so sure that question has been asked and answered more times than there are art forms in its definition, but I just have to put in my two cents worth. Let’s begin with a somewhat condensed definition of art. This could get lengthy, but here it goes.

In not so artsy terms, art can be defined as a wide and varied array of human activities and the…

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Added by Steven White on September 29, 2013 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Czeching Out Tomas Berdych

Tomas Berdych is a Czech professional tennis player. His most notable achievement was reaching the final of the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, causing consecutive upsets by defeating top seed and six-time champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, and World…

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Added by Steven White on June 10, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Ladies of the French Open

Maria Kirkienko

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Added by Steven White on June 5, 2013 at 5:30am — 3 Comments

French Open Tennis Art

Gael Monfils celebrates a second round victory.

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Added by Steven White on June 2, 2013 at 5:26pm — 2 Comments

Tennis Art -- The Spanish Armada

 

 

Rafa in a piece titled "Bring The Action"

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Added by Steven White on May 18, 2013 at 8:00am — No Comments

Andy Murray: Keeping His Eye On The Prize

 World number three Andy Murray returns to match play this weekend at Indian Wells. He could take over the number two spot in the ATP rankings by reaching the finals. But there’s a catch. This changing of the guard can only take place if world #2 Roger Federer loses before the semis. Wonder what the odds of that happening are?

At any rate, to help things along, third seeded Murray has a first round bye  and will play either Evgeny Donskoy or Tatsuma Ito on Saturday or Sunday. On…

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Added by Steven White on March 6, 2013 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Tennisopolis Member Joins Fine Art America

As a proud member of the Tennisopolis family, I'm pleased to announce that I've finally made my illustrations and drawings available to the general public as prints on pulled canvas or as framed art on the international art stage at Fine Art America ( …

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Added by Steven White on March 3, 2013 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Viva Vika!

Immediately after (and in fact during) the player introductions, it was clear to the world that the Australian fans were backing Li Na for the Australian Open Women’s Final.

In a somewhat theatrical final comprised of 16 service breaks, a nearby fireworks display, two injury timeouts (one of which was a nasty fall by Li, slamming the back of her head into the court),…

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Added by Steven White on January 26, 2013 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Surviving the Australian season in 10 steps

For the new kids and rusty ones, a list of  top ten tips to suvive the Australian season painlessly.

  1. Choose your matches carefully. I know that Polona Hercog versus Lucie Hradecka might sound like a very exciting matchup. And wow, you’ve always wanted to see Benoit Paire play Robin Haase! They sound awesome!…
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Added by Steven White on January 6, 2013 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

Members Only: Finding the Right Tennis Club

The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, also known as the All-England Club, London, England, is a private members club. It’s best known as the venue for the Wimbledon Championships, the only Grand Slam tennis event still held on grass. Initially an amateur event that occupied club members and their friends for a few days each summer, the…

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Added by Steven White on January 4, 2013 at 11:18pm — No Comments

Playing with arm,wrist or shoulder pain? Play Donnay

NEW YORK, December 21, 2012 — The results of an independently performed Racket Shock & Vibration Study are in and they dramatically show that multi-solid core frames produce less shock and vibration on initial contact and four (4x) times less shock and vibration time following contact…

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Added by Steven White on December 22, 2012 at 8:41am — 2 Comments

Tennis mourns the loss of Art “Tappy” Larsen

The tennis world mourns the loss of a great American tennis champion and World War II veteran, Art “Tappy” Larsen. He passed away on December 7 in California, at the age of 87. Larsen was honored in a military burial service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, Calif. Despite a late start to his tennis career, due to military service, Larsen achieved the No. 1 ranking in the United States in 1950, and he was ranked in the world top-10 several…

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Added by Steven White on December 19, 2012 at 5:09pm — 3 Comments

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