Roger Federer returns with a win!
Welcome back, old man.
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Vid2Player creates fantasy tennis matchups
With AI, 4 Stanford PhD candidates have created a remarkable tennis match system.
Tennis Abstract on Serena vs. Margaret
We already know the winner in that contest but here’s some maths behind it, courtesy of TennisAbstract.
Roger Federer’s Diet & Workout Plan
Here are the secrets to Roger Federer’s career longevity. Spoiler alert: there are no secrets. It’s just good food and the right exercise.
Arnold Schoenberg’s special tennis notations
When Arnold Schoenberg lived in California, he mixed music with tennis and had his own system of symbols to define the sport.
Serena vs Venus: Too Early Too Often?
Tennis Abstract asks: are tournament draws giving us suspiciously many Venus-Serena clashes?
Ascot Manor: A Tennis Apparel Brand Owned By Black Women
Ahlilah Longmire and Kareen Borgella are the Black women behind Ascot Manor, a tennis apparel brand paying it forward for junior players.
Mal Washington: the last Black American man to reach a grand slam final
Mal Washington spoke to CNN about his career, his encounters with racism, and his foundation.
Building the perfect men’s tennis player
What attributes make the perfect men’s tennis player? I had a go at building my own, featuring players from both the ATP and WTA.
Rafael Nadal’s Perfect Tennis Player
Rafa spoke with Sport360 and builts his “perfect tennis player”.
Questions I’d Ask Roger Federer If I Interviewed Him
Chances are slim but if I interviewed Roger Federer, these are the questions I’d ask him.
A Dictionary for Federer Fans
Rob York’s “Roger Federer Fan’s Dictionary” from 2009 is brief but funny.
How to make a tennis ball: a video by Benedict Redgrove
The graphic designer created a video for Wilson showing the 24 different processes that go into making a tennis ball. Guess how many balls are… Read More »How to make a tennis ball: a video by Benedict Redgrove
Black Spin Global celebrates black excellence in pro tennis
Pro tennis is a multifaceted sport and outlets like Black Spin Global show it to us in colour.
Roland Garros + why it’s my favourite slam
It’s not to everyone’s tastes but Roland Garros usurps my fave’s favourite slam. The red clay of Paris isn’t loved by as many as the… Read More »Roland Garros + why it’s my favourite slam
The women’s draw at the Roland Garros is wide open this year
It’s not Serena vs. The Rest of the WTA at Roland Garros. At least not by numbers. Everyone on the WTA has a little extra… Read More »The women’s draw at the Roland Garros is wide open this year
Break The Love – the mobile tennis club without the hassle
I wouldn’t say it’s like Tinder for tennis but there’s plenty of love to go around… Yes, that pun was an unforced error on my… Read More »Break The Love – the mobile tennis club without the hassle