The US Open is still happening. In fact, the women’s final is taking place as I write this on Sunday night. For the second straight year, the men will meet a day after the tournament was scheduled to end. Tomorrow’s championship will feature none other than Mr. Roger Federer, facing off against Juan Martin del […]
pennetta’s peak
Two snaps to Italian Flavia Pennetta for making the record books this week: she began play at the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament as the top Italian woman — and the first one to crack the SEWTA tour’s top 10. “I’m lucky to be [in New Haven] right now” instead of Italy, where the country has […]
not so mellow yellow
Unlike the pastel shade used by Jelena Jankovic for her Reebok U.S. Open dress, two other players amped up their kits with some neon yellow for the fall hardcourt season. Feliciano Lopez and his Joma Sport outfits continue to impress, following up a bold red Davis Cup uniform with this current bright yellow/grey colorway. Turning […]
Cultural Learnings of Venus for Make Benefit Glorious Clothing of EleVen
Venus Williams followed in the footsteps of Serena‘s early round Stuttgart exit last week by tripping on her own opening match at this week’s Kremlin Cup in Moscow. The American lost to Flavia Pennetta 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 — but not before showing off her latest EleVen design. Inspired by Borat, perhaps? Or maybe John Mayer… […]
maria and flavia qualify for wimbledon doubles
Congrats to the newish doubles team of Flavia Pennetta and Maria Kirilenko. They qualified for Wimbledon in their third competition together (won Estoril and reached the second round at the French). And of course Maria looks super-cute in her adidas by Stella McCartney get-up. (That’s the midlayer jacket.) I don’t think I’ve seen this scoop […]