There are some unsolved tennis mysteries that few are aware of. Here is a selection of interesting stories we have discovered. Unsolved Tennis Mysteries Like any other sport, tennis has its share of mysteries that have baffled fans, players, and pundits alike. These curiosities range from controversial decisions to unexplained occurrences to urban legends. Here, we dive into some of tennis’ most enigmatic tales. 1. The Disappearance of Harold Segura In 1987, Harold Segura, a budding tennis talent from Chile, vanished without a trace. Having secured a string of junior championships and a promising ATP ranking, the world seemed to …
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Jimmy Connors is one of the legends in tennis history. He won 8 Grand Slam titles and still has the record for the number of ATP titles. Here is our Jimmy Connors biography. Jimmy Connors Biography: Relentless Competitor Jimmy Connors, born on September 2, 1952, in East St. Louis, Illinois, is one of tennis’s most iconic figures, known for his fiery temperament, relentless competitiveness, and exceptional longevity in the sport. Throughout his career, Connors won eight Grand Slam singles titles and is remembered as one of the greatest tennis players of his era. Let’s delve deep into his life and …
Here is one of the best players of all time with an amazing 14 Grand Slam record. Here is a brief Pete Sampras biography. Pete Sampras Biography Read this post if you are curious about Pete Sampras’s tennis racquet. You can still actually buy his racquet of choice (back then) from Tennis Warehouse. Early Life and Background Pete Sampras was born on August 12, 1971, in Washington, D.C., to Sammy and Georgia Sampras. Of Greek descent, Pete moved with his family to California when he was seven, where he began playing tennis seriously. Tennis Career Early Career: Pete showed promise …
Alex Mann has written another player profile. This is one of the legends in tennis history, Stefan Edberg. Stefan Edberg Player Profile Let’s dive into the career of six-time major singles champion Stefan Edberg. Edberg was born on the 19th January 1966 in the city of Va?stervik, Sweden. The Swede’s junior career is unmatched. In 1983, Edberg became the first person to win the junior grand slam, winning the Australian, French, Wimbledon and US Open in the same year. He is still the only player to have done this today. After his magnificent junior career, high expectations were put on the …
In this post, we look at the history of a legendary tournament. Here are 5 of the Most Impressive Davis Cup Performances of all Time. 5 Most Impressive Davis Cup Performances of All Time Wimbledon coming to a close and you’re already looking for your next Tennis fix? The Davis Cup to the rescue. It’s the middle of July, and it’s lashing down with rain, yep, It’s Wimbledon season. To some, nothing more than a carnival of pomposity, rich folk gorging on strawberries and Ice cream, all decked head to toe in Ralph Lauren, listening to Cliff Richard. To others, …
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world – and when it comes to Grand Slam season, everyone knows about it. Here are the Most Successful Men’s Tennis Players Of All Time. Most Successful Men’s Tennis Players Of All Time Although tennis players come and tennis players go, some names stand the test of time. Those players that everyone knows, even if they have never watched a tennis match. These are the players that, when you bet on tennis, are always right at the top of the list because most bookies consider them almost a certainty to …
Tennis has brought us some of the most memorable moments in sporting history. Epic duels, surprise upsets, unexpected comebacks – Â let’s take a look at some iconic tennis moments. Iconic Tennis Moments Emma Raducanu stuns the world – US Open 2021 In 2022 there were plenty of controversial tennis moments, including the debacle of Djokovic at the Australian Open and the contentious ban of Russian players from Wimbledon. But for a more uplifting story, we go back to the previous year, when the virtually unknown British teenager Emma Raducanu won the US Open with the style and poise of an …
Alex Mann has written a post giving us some key facts and timelines in the history of tennis racquets. Did you know that…? The History of Tennis Racquets One of the first types of tennis racquets was made for the game of Real Tennis or Royal Tennis. During the 16th Century, the game was played throughout France and popularised by King Henry VIII of England, who built his own court at Hampton Court Palace, London. Real tennis was played on an indoor court surrounded by walls. The game is best described as a modern mix of lawn tennis and squash. Racquets or …
Alex Mann is back with an interesting article about the history of tennis balls. This leads into how tennis balls are made. The History of Tennis Balls As the game of tennis has developed and changed, so have the tennis balls. Before the creation of Lawn Tennis in the late 19th Century, its predecessor, Real Tennis, used balls made from leather stuffed with horse or dog hair or similar material such as wool. During the late 1800s, lawn tennis used rubber tennis balls made by the Eagle India Rubber Company. To improve the quality and playing life of the rubber, the …
On 24th September 2022, the sport of tennis said goodbye to one of its all-time greats. Roger Federer – winner of 20 career grand slams – gave a tearful farewell at the O2 Arena in London following defeat in the Laver Cup. Oddschecker, which compares odds and provides free offers on Tennis, made the Swiss icon and Rafa Nadal favorites for their doubles match against American duo Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. However, the favorites eventually succumbed to a 2-1 defeat. The announcement of Federer’s retirement prompted an outpouring of emotion both in the arena and on social media, with …