It’s Davis Cup weekend on the men’s side and the tie that most of the world is paying attention to has the fewest fans watching it from the inside: Israel versus Sweden. Controversy has been swirling around this bout since it was announced last week that no spectators would be allowed due to “security reasons.” […]
the ultimate u.s. open mishit
Attack of the killer bluetooth(ish) headsets: Kudos to Amex for enhancing the U.S. Open experience by providing mini-TVs (which you had to return) and radios (for keeps) to their cardholders; because unless you had a text-proficient posse roaming the grounds, it was hard to know when juicy matches were playing out, even just a few […]
I won’t turn down a facial from james blake!
First, some bits: Saw Juan Martin del Potro up close and personal playing doubles with munchkin partner Fabio Fognini. James Blake, who along with Frank Dancevic is a spokesguy for Evian, designed a facial spray bottle (“Brumisateur”) that’ll be sold throughout the U.S. Open Series. Pick it up at evian.com for $5.50. Maria Sharapova is […]
bec hewitt stands by her man
I root for Lleyton Hewitt during the grass court season because he’s pretty darn good on that surface. Another reason is that his wife, Bec Hewitt, looks pretty darn good sitting in the stands! Lleyton’s Yonex kit, though, needs a makeover, stat. Those mini-rays of color bursting from the torso has had its run… Now […]
oh, mirka!
Mirka Vavrinec watches her boo, Roger Federer, play in the French Open men’s singles final on Sunday. Federer’s coach, Jose Higueras, is that fellow on the right wearing a white cap. (photo by Gettya Images)