Is there already a change.org petition to have tournaments install TV cameras on every practice court? I mean, why deprive the world of moments like this — Grigor Dimitrov shirtless while practicing at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., where the sixth seed fell to American Steve Johnson in the Round of 16. Grigor Dimitrov […]
2013 check-in: who are your tennis HOATs?
We at TSF are updating our “hottest tennis players of all time” list to include some new faces. Do you agree with our top 4?
shirtless: tim smyczek
Anyone else ready to make this Donald Young vs. P-Mac story about Tim Smyczek instead? (Aside from Forty Deuce, we mean.) After all, Tim’s the guy who beat Young 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in that USTA six-man playoff in Boca West to nab a wildcard spot into Roland Garros this year. FYI: Smyczek’s never played […]
andy murray’s backhand saves the day
12th seed and hometown hope Andy Murray exacted revenge over Tommy Haas for a loss at Indian Wells by beating the German 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon. As expected (and we were entertained!), Andy’s backhand produced some wonderful winners and passing shots throughout the match. Thanks to San Diegan […]
trophy watch: the swiss and swedes got it right + hall of fame
While the women of France were busy representing their country in a Fed Cup tie against Italy (alas, they lost), the men were busy in finals; three of the six ATP-ers vying for titles were French: Fabrice Santoro, Nicolas Mahut, and Paul-Henri Mathieu. Félicitacions! At the Swiss Open orangefest, Mathieu (in adidas) lugs home a […]