While it might not have been an upset, I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one banking on Venus Williams making it past her quarterfinal match against Ana Ivanovic. Instead, the seedings held, with the Serbian and fourth seed dispatching Venus, the eighth seed, 7-6 (3), 6-4. (Presumptuous of me, perhaps, but I was waiting […]
short balls, wimbledon edition
BETTING WIMBLEDON: Curious to know what the bookies are thinking? At Readabet.com, Henin gets crowned the women’s fave, and Federer (surprise!) rules the roost. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING WIMBLEDON: The folks at Off The Baseline are real pros. Check out this scrumptious, trivia-filled post. A FASHION HISTORY: Here’s a nice summary of Wimbledon fashions through the […]
short balls: rafa seeks DC change, wade on british tennis, USTA job opening, etc.
When he speaks, Davis Cup should listen: Spaniard Rafael Nadal, a dedicated Davis Cup participant, calls for a change in the event’s schedule. Other players may have hemmed and hawed, but if a high-profile player like Rafa offers this advice, the ITF should seriously consider a schedule switch. (Reuters) The USTA tries a new approach […]
amelia island: pretty in pink (and purple)
The Bausch & Lomb Championships at Amelia Island brought out the pinks and purples. From left to right: Sybille Bammer in Erima, Nadia Petrova in Airness, Ana Ivanovic in adidas, and Tatiana Golovin in Lacoste. (All four made it to the semis, with Petrova beating Bammer and Golovin–in her bumblebee outfit–edging Ivanovic in three.) RELATED […]
short balls: for tomorrow's water cooler
Kevin wants a Pony: Former WTA head Kevin Wulff was announced as the CEO of Pony International, LLC. I can only hope this will lead to a renaissance in Pony’s relationship with the sport of tennis; they once sponsored Tracy Austin. (via PR Newswire) Ana Ivanovic is on the cover of Inside Tennis‘ April issue. […]