Isner and Querrey give USA 2-0 lead against Brazil
The USA Davis Cup squad got off to a quick start on Friday in their first round tie against Brazil. Sam Querrey easily overcame Brazil’s No. 1 player, Thomaz Bellucci, in straight sets. Sam Querrey...
View ArticleBrazilians Melo/Soares stun the Bryans in day 2 Davis Cup action
With an impeccable 22-2 record in Davis Cup doubles going into today’s match, most people had penned in a US victory for the Bryan brothers in yesterday’s doubles rubber against Brazil. But in tennis...
View ArticleFive Comments About Davis Cup
Tennis, at heart, is not the most complicated of human endeavours, and the number of things one can usefully say about it is limited. The trick (though sadly not always the goal) for those determined...
View ArticleLA Tennis Challenge brings fun with Djokovic, Sampras and the Bryan Bros
By Rachel Bird, Special for Tennis Grandstand LOS ANGELES, CA (March 4, 2013) — With Southern California professional tennis on the decline, good friends Justin Gimelstob and Mardy Fish decided to do...
View ArticleMartina Hingis Returns To No. 1 Doubles Ranking – Passing Shots With Kevin Craig
by Kevin Craig @KCraig_Tennis Bob and Mike Bryan are the No. 3 seeds in the men’s doubles draw at the 2016 Australian Open. The last time the Bryans were seeded lower than No. 2 at a grand slam was at...
View ArticleRoger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Tommy Haas win big at ATP World Tour Awards
The winners of the annual ATP World Tour Awards were announced today and it’s no surprise that Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and the Bryan Brothers are each taking home a couple of awards. Full round...
View ArticleDoubles is double the fun at Barclay's ATP World Tour Championships
By Jane Voigt, owner of DownTheTee.com November 7, 2012 — You’ve heard this before, “Why don’t they show more doubles?” Why indeed. But ask any producer and you’ll hear the expected rap, “It doesn’t...
View ArticleWizards of Oz (XIII): Previewing the Australian Open Women's Final and Men's...
Azarenka ponders the last step in her Australian Open title defense. On the penultimate day of the tournament, the 2013 Australian Open will crown its women’s singles and men’s doubles champions. Read...
View ArticleMore Memories of Melbourne: Grading the Australian Open (ATP)
Djokovic gets cozy with an old flame. Should Jelena Ristic be jealous? Having completed the recap of the WTA field at the Australian Open, we issue report cards for the ATP. As before, grading...
View ArticleUp for the Cup! First-Round Davis Cup World Group Preview
Tomas prepares to defend his first Davis Cup title as plenty of intriguing ties await. Eight first-round Davis Cup ties unfold around the world this weekend. We discuss the key players and themes that...
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