Donald Trump once tried to set up a match between Serena Williams and John McEnroe
With another US Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows, New York, underway, it’s interesting to recall that the state’s most famous showman (now relocated […]
“Silky Gazelle” Roger Federer defied time, continued to elevate his game at 40 years young
Even at 40-plus years of age, Roger Federer was considered to be an old man by tennis standards, but that hasn’t kept him from […]
Rufus the Hawk keeps Wimbledon’s iconic grass tennis courts pigeon-poop free
The kibosh was put on Wimbledon for 2020, nevertheless one of its feathered inmates will be hard at work. Rufus is an instrumental member […]
Serena Williams goes 1-on-5 versus Dude Perfect in tennis trick shots video
How many Dude Perfect dudes does it take to score a point against Serena Williams? We may never know the answer to that question […]
Follow along as Serena Williams gives step-by-step twerking tutorial
In 2015, Serena Williams treated us to a tennis-flavored dance interpretation of Beyoncé’s hit song “7/11.” The following year she gave a step-by-step lesson […]
Tennis Tuesday: Top 10 ball-boy fails headlined by multiple encounters with Andy Murray
Facing a match point in an April, 2017 charity match versus Roger Federer, Andy Murray turned to the ball boy to keep his hopes […]
Rafael Nadal bounces ball off side of racquet 406 times, obliterates personal record
On October 31, Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the 2018 Paris Masters due to an abdominal injury. As a result, Novak Djokovic reclaimed […]
Throwback Thursday: Tracking Serena Williams straight outta Compton to women’s tennis GOAT
Years before she won an Open Era record 23 Grand Slams, Serena Jameka Williams was a three-year old kid learning tennis from her father […]
New Shoe Sunday: Watch Roger Federer drop five grand sneaker shopping in New York City
One aspect of tennis success that is often overlooked is a strategic selection of footwear. As Roger Federer continues to pursue a record 21st […]
Sabine Lisicki sets women’s tennis serve speed record with 131-mph sizzler
In the summer of 2014, Sabine Lisicki became the first woman to break the 130 mph speed barrier on a tennis serve, breaking Venus […]
Why it’s almost impossible for tennis players to serve the ball in excess of 160 mph
Professional tennis players have been serving with ever increasing velocity over the past several decades, with the fastest of them topping out at 150 […]
Lessons in Sport: Did you recognize Carlton Fisk’s Game 6 home run from the 1975 World Series?
How good are you at deciphering visual sports puzzles? Instagram user @lessonsinsport renders stark graphics that hint at legendary sports figures and events (like […]