The Australian Open features one of the most famous tennis sporting events and usually starts in January each year. Fans and famous tennis players normally flock to Melbourne park every year to spectate and play. Melbourne Park features numerous outdoor courts and stadiums close to the city centre. In addition, there are many attractions, such as music festivals, eateries, and activities that cater to all ages and interests. Grand Slam …
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I did not recognize Dominic Thiem last night. He was overcome by the moment and tied down by nerves. But in the end, he got through it to win his first grand slam title. I don’t think anyone could have predicted the first two sets of last night’s US Open 2020 Grand Slam final. Zverev came out like a man on a mission and Thiem couldn’t put a ball in …
In a couple of weeks, the WTA and ATP Tours will get back underway with top-level tennis events taking place across the United States. They are, for all intents and purposes, warm-up tournaments, though; a chance for players to get some much-needed match fitness ahead of the US Open at the end of August. Doubts still hang over the year’s second, and final, Major at Flushing Meadows on August 31st, …
If you are a true tennis nerd, I am sure visiting Wimbledon is on your tennis bucket list. It is the most iconic of the grand slams after all. I got a dose of “the Wimbledon experience” in 2015 and hope to go back there sometime soon. That time, I was fortunate to get an invite from one of my friends who work with the ATP, but you can’t always …