Tennis Loses An Icon, Rafael Nadal
I am American and everyone knows that Pete Sampras was the tennis player I admired most for decades. While Sampras will always hold a special place in my heart, I…
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Pennetta’s Last Tournament
BNP Paribas WTA Finals, Singapore DAY ONE ROUND ROBIN: [CR2] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [CR8] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) We were fortunate enough to get to Singapore during the WTA Finals…
Continue reading →Leaving on her own terms
I applaud Li Na and although I cannot comprehend the degree of emotion behind her decision, I recognize how difficult it was to make that decision to walk away from her…
Continue reading →When should a player retire?
MY TWO CENTS: I admire and appreciate any player who wants to continue playing well past their prime; however, I think one should retire if they answer yes to three…
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