Too bad that such a boo trophy followed a memorable and exciting three-set match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer at the Rogers Cup. The Serb won 7-6 (2), 2-6, 7-6 (2). And in a classy move that disappointed half the free world, the adidas kit stayed on after his win. Is shirtless Novak not […]
djokovic makes a run to the finals
The Serbians continue to rip through the ATP and SEWTA Tours. Ivanovic will play Petrova in tomorrow’s final at the East West Bank Classic while the lickalicious Nole will try for hist first win against Roger Federer (he’s currently 0-4) after downing Nadal in straight sets. Novak will also be vying for his first Rogers […]
quickie before i head out to east west bank classic night 2
Venue: The Home Depot Center is definitely a great facility. There is one way for everyone to get to their seats (how egalitarian) and the space was very compact. My only beefs: the VIP suites look like guard towers and the Tennis Center is only accessible by freeways. Uhm, has anyone heard of rush hour […]
short balls "c" edition: carson, canas, cbs, college tennis, etc.
It’s on for Carson: The city adds a few more notches to its tennis belt. The Home Depot Center will host both a men’s and women’s Challenger tournaments in the early summer. Not so fast, TTC: CBS announced that they have cut a more profitable deal with the USTA in renewing their coverage of the […]
on Carson, California
Re: the Roadmap, it’s good to see that the J.P. Morgan Chase L.A. Open — “the ultimate tennis celebration” — will be a featured SEWTA stop. Whodathunk that the Carson would get such a high profile? First they get an IKEA, then billionaire Phil Anschutz (of AEG) adds David Beckham to the roster for the […]