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Feeling the Passion – Roger Federer Fired Up at the US OPEN

Your Host — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:27:13 +0000

Top 10 Ways to Make the US OPEN More Exciting – Late Show with David Letterman

Your Host — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:16:33 +0000

Learn from Rafael Nadal’s Huge Forehand in Slow Motion

Your Host — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:54:38 +0000

US OPEN

Your Host — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:08:01 +0000

PassionForTennis.com was at the US OPEN. More to come…

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams play tennis on WATER to promote the Sony Ericsson Open

Your Host — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:19:29 +0000

We’ve seen tennis played on grass, on clay, in the air, over a river, but ON water??

Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, played on water on a specially constructed tennis court on top of a swimming pool:

The water-covered court was constructed in the 110-foot swimming pool set in the Gansevoort’s exclusive 22,000-square-foot rooftop retreat. A specialist underwater team took five days to construct two invisible platforms at either end of the pool using a combination of bespoke acrylic sheets and supporting acrylic tubes.

Defending Sony Ericsson Open Champion, Serena Williams, commented: ‘It was a once in a lifetime chance to play tennis on water and it was great to be involved in a true world first. Playing against Rafa was a new challenge, but I think the surface helped to level the playing field – particularly as he volunteered to play at the deep end!’

Rafael Nadal commented: ‘I love playing on all surfaces, but this was different and playing against Serena made it even more special. Playing a game on water was a first for me, and I also liked the setting here in Miami overlooking the ocean since I love the sea.’

2008 Mens and Womens Tournament Schedule

Your Host — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:18:30 +0000

Complete 2008 Men’s ATP Tournament Schedule and 2008 Women’s WTA Tour Tournament Schedule below

Men’s Full Tournament Details from ATPtennis.com

Women’s Full Tournament Details from SonyEricssonWTAtour.com

Night at the 2008 Sony Ericsson Open – Miami, Florida

Your Host — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:23:02 +0000

This is my first time at the Sony Ericsson Open and I have to say there is nothing like sitting back and enjoying championship tennis in Miami in March on a breezy 70′s night. Here’re a few photos from my night to share with you

Above: Venus Williams leaving the stand after her sister Serena Williams‘ win over Italy’s Flavia Pennetta on her way to reach the semi-finals…

Fernando Gonzalez of Chile vs. Guillermo Canas of Argentina in a third round match. Being in Miami, the stadium felt like a soccer match with Argentinian fans chanting “Ole Ole Ole Ole, Willy, Willy” as Gonzo fans waving Chile’s flag rallying support. A match full of winners, Canas defeated Gonzalez 7-6, 7-5!

Video – Mikhail Youzhny frustrated at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida

Your Host — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:23:59 +0000

The world number 11 Mikhail Youzhny was 5-4 down against Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the final set of his third round match on Monday when his frustrations spilled over after he lost a lengthy rally. He wacked his head three times with the edge of his racket and soon the blood dripped down his head and play was stopped.

Youzhny however did not let a little blood get in the way of the match, which he came back and won 7-6 3-6 7-6.

The Russian lost his fourth round match to Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 3-6 6-0 6-3 on Tuesday.

Video Flashback: Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras (5th Set Wimbleton)

Your Host — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:49:17 +0000

Although the Federer vs Sampras exhibition match at Madison Square Garden this past Monday 3/10/2008 seemed slightly unfair for the 36 year old Sampras; here’s a more evenly matched 5th set of the 4th round 2001 wimbleton match between the then 19 year old Federer and defending champion Sampras. Their only head-to-head match.

Wilson tennis rackets dominating the top 10

Your Host — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:11:54 +0000

i wonder how many people who watched the australian open the past two weeks noticed that the most of the top men and women’s players play with wilson tennis rackets. the men’s finals showcased the same wilson [k] blade tour (93” headsize) for both Djokovic and Tsonga and both Williams sisters play with the larger wilson [k] blade team (104” headsize). did I mention the world’s no 1’s? Federer and Henin?

throughout my 12+ years of playing tennis, I have played with yonex, dunlop, prince, head, and currently wilson rackets and i will say that i highly recommend wilson rackets for any one’s game. my current rackets are the wilson ncode nsix-one (95” headsize) and the wilson ncode tour (95″ headsize)