LATEST STORIES FROM TENNISGRANDSTAND
On the Rise: Andre Begeman and Part 2 Cycling to Tennis Comparison - Short Sprints
December 01, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Greetings Everyone, Now that Thanksgiving is over, the relatives are gone, and there are no more leftovers or alcholol, it is time to get back to work! I am sure this goes for pretty much everyone in the tennis world.
On This Day In Tennis History
November 26, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Since the tennis world is silent this week, TennisGrandstand.com will fulfill your tennis fix with an excerpt from the new tennis book "ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY." The book, which makes an excellent holiday gift, is written by tennis historian and sports marketing guru...
Spain Wins Davis Cup At Expense of Argentina
November 25, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Argentina was a clear favorite before the Davis Cup final against Spain, because of many reasons. First of all, Spanish No. 1 in the world, Rafael Nadal had to withdraw from the final due to injury, moreover the two best currently Argentinian players, David Nalbandian and Juan Martin del Potro ...
Mondays With Bob Greene: It's the most exciting victory of my life
November 24, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his "Monday's With Bob Greene" column a?" a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Davis Cup and the Nordea Danish Open.
Jimmy Connors Arrested
November 22, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
SANTA BARBARA, California -- Tennis great Jimmy Connors was arrested outside the campus arena where UC Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina were playing a basketball game.
Courier Tops Edberg To Reign In Dubai
November 22, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Jim Courier closed out the 2008 Outback Champions Series season in style Saturday, defeating Stefan Edberg 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Emirates NBD The Legends "Rock" Dubai Championships. The win earned Courier a first-prize paycheck of $54,000 for his fourth tournament...
Hall of Famer Guillermo Vilas To Receive Davis Cup Award of Excellence
November 22, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
The International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have announced that Guillermo Vilas is this year's recipient of the Davis Cup Award of Excellence. Presentation of the award will be made on Saturday, November 22 during the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas...
Edberg Wins In Outback Champions Series Debut In Dubai
November 21, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Stefan Edberg made a successful debut on the Outback Champions Series tennis circuit Thursday, defeating Wayne Ferreira of South Africa 6-3, 6-2 in his opening round-robin match at the Emirates NBD The Legends "Rock" Dubai.
Edberg and Courier To Renew Rivalry In Dubai Final
November 21, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Stefan Edberg will meet Jim Courier in Saturday's final of the Emirates NBD The Legends "Rock" Dubai Championships after both players emerged from round-robin play with undefeated records. Edberg defeated former doubles partner and Swedish Davis Cup teammate Anders Jarryd...
ITHF Receives ISHA Communications Award for Video
November 21, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has announced that the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) has chosen the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum as a first-place Communications Awards winner in their Video Presentation category.
The Return of Taylor Dent and Part 1 of 7 Part Series: Why I have always compared Road Cycling to Tennis
November 20, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Off to a little late start here this week with the blog. I've had a junior fly in from Louisiana to train for the week, had a visit from a friend and old client, Amer Delic, and of course non stop management of my 1 year old, Maximus.
Courier Clinches Year-End No. 1 Ranking In Stanford Champions Rankings
November 19, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
With three tournament victories in 2008, as well as a finalist appearance in Newport, R.I., Jim Courier will finish in first place in the 2008 Stanford Champions Rankings, making him the top-performing player for the year on the Outback Champions Series, the global tennis circuit for champion ...
Jarryd and Haarhuis Post Opening Wins In Dubai
November 19, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Anders Jarryd of Sweden and defending champion Paul Haarhuis of the Netherlands each registered opening-day victories Wednesday at the Emirates NBD The Legends "Rock" Dubai, the eighth and final event on the 2008 Outback Champions Series, the global tennis circuit for champion...
Novak Djokovic Takes Home Shanghai Crown
November 16, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| 1 comment
Novak Djokovic defeated Nikolay Davydenko in a thrilling match at the Masters Cup in Shanghai. Novak Djokovic closes a very succesful season and takes home a $978.000 check.
Federer falls to Murray, Simon in semis
November 14, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| 2 comments
Gilles Simon is often referred to as "Simple Simon" due to his style of play that is far from flashy but rock-solid and almost always mistake-free. And after all of that complicated analysis of who could make the Masters Cup semifinals and how, it turned out to be, well, simple.
Shanghai - Thursday & Friday
November 14, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Match between this year's Australian Open finalists, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Novak Djokovic, was completely irrelevant for the rest of the tournament, because Djokovic had secured 1st place in the group on Tuesday and Tsonga hadn't had any chance to qualify to the semifinals.
Shanghai - Tuesday & Wednesday
November 13, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
In the match between two young guns who participate in Masters Cup for the first time, Juan Martin del Potro ousted Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in two tie-break sets (7:4, 7:5) after 1 hour 51 minutes. Both sets had very similar process - Del Potro was leading 2:0, Tsonga got back on level terms at 2:2. ...
A New Indian Number 1 And Kendrick Continues to Sizzle
November 12, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Just a year ago, Somdev Devarman was graduating from the University of Virginia and was claiming his second NCAA Championship. Now, still in his virgin year on the ATP Tour, Somdev finds himself the number 1 ranked player in Indian and is this weeks number 201 on the ATP Rankings.
Federer controls own destiny at Masters Cup
November 12, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Only at the Masters Cup can someone else's match be more important than a player's own match. And that is exactly the case with Gilles Simon heading into the last stage of round-robin play in the red group on Friday.
Mondays With Bob Greene: Thanks to your Royal Highness for coming
November 11, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his "Monday's With Bob Greene" column a?" a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Sony Ericsson Championships...
McEnroe Wins Wild, Windy Outback Final Over Martin in Surprise
November 11, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
John McEnroe finally broke his final-round hex against Todd Martin, saving three match points and winning a windy and wild final at the $150,000 Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships at Surprise Sunday at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex in suburban Phoenix.
On This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press
November 11, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
New Chapter Press has announced the publication of its latest book - On This Day In Tennis History -a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and happenings from the world of tennis through the years - written by Randy Walker, the sports marketing and media ...
SHANGHAI - Sunday & Monday
November 11, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Novak Djokovic lost all three matches in stright sets last year at Masters Cup but this time began the tournament much more better, defeating Masters Cup youngest and tallest player and debutant as well, Juan Martin del Potro 7-5 6-3.
Victory for Venus at year-end championships
November 10, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Venus Williams ended her 2008 campaign in perfect fashion, capping off a flawless week at Doha, Qatar's Sony Ericsson Championships with a 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 victory over Vera Zvonareva on Sunday. Related posts:Venus beats Serena to stay perfect in Doha Venus Williams defeated little...
Voo's Final Wrap Up From Paris
November 09, 2008 by
TennisGrandStand
| Comments
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat David Nalbandian 6-3 4-6 6-4 and became the first Frenchman since 2001 (Sebastian Grosjean) who won Paris-Bercy. Tsonga like Grosjean 7 year ago, secured a place in Masters Cup right after the final. Related posts:Voo’s Third Round Paris Wrap Up No. 1 in the world ...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
