If only we could get CBS to step aside… As great a tournament the Open has been this year, when considering the event in its entirety, you’ve got to start with the coverage (the face of the event, after all). I don’t know if it’s because of the conventions, but I’ve been more conscious of […]
On lucky net cords, and more than you ever wanted to know about [Derrick] Rostagno
Before being summarily dismissed by China’s Jie Zheng in the 3rd round of this year’s Wimbledon, soon-to-be-former-but-still-current No. 1 Ana Ivanovic’s claim to fame was the miraculous netcord that saved her while match point down against Natalie Dechy in the prior round. Several ESPN pundits were all over the potentially perfect reference: the 2nd round […]
who wears the cranky pants in the atp family?
(Editor: Michael wrote this before unseeded Gael Monfils defeated fifth seed David Ferrer in the quarters.) Nole, in adidas, defeats Latvian Ernest Gulbis in the French Open quarterfinals 7-5, 7-6 (3), 7-5. We’re halfway through the quarters and, alas, there are no major surprise survivors left. So that tends to leave us to focus on […]
Roland Garros: enjoy the ride
Having skipped coverage of the clay court season leading up to the French, I’ve come to the table with an empty stomach. As some of you may recall from last summer’s U.S. Open, it is possible to overdose on watching tennis. And now, with the recent news and results of the circuit having faded from […]
What happened to the "us" in USA?
Does anyone else feel shut out of tennis’ most nationalistic event? I’m no expert on Portland, but I’ve read, and heard, that it’s a great place to live: beautiful surroundings; un-congested and easily commutable; and a down-to-earth and eco-conscious vibe. But it doesn’t come cheap. And the job market is apparently quite small and cramped. […]