The International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum sports a special exhibit on view now through May 1, 2007, called Mining the Archives. The museum’s collection focuses on the sport of tennis and the players honored therein as well as the history of Newport, Rhode Island, the beautiful town in which the museum is situated. [...]
The Language of Tennis
February 28, 2007 By 1 Comment
Did you know that the game of tennis has French roots? It’s tough to pinpoint the exact origin of tennis as we know it today, but France heavily influenced the development of the game particularly its vocabulary. Modern tennis terminology derives from 12th century France where the game was enjoyed by French aristocracy. Here are [...]
Belgium Honors Clijsters
February 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The city of Antwerp in Belgium has honored native tennis great Kim Clijsters with a small museum of sorts, highlighting her career. Clijsters plans to retire at the end of this tennis season and Belgium wants to ensure that her legacy endures. Beginning in February, Kim’s most important trophies and other career mementos will be [...]
Borg Is Back
January 11, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Former World No. 1 Björn Borg is scheduled to play the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament this June, his first appearance on English grass in over 25 years. The 50 year-old Swedish tennis legend will play a doubles match on June 13 and a singles match on June 15 at Calderstones Park in Liverpool. For ticket [...]
Clijsters to Retire in 2007
December 8, 2006 By 1 Comment
Kim Clijsters, currently ranked number five woman in the world of tennis, has declared 2007 her last year of professional tennis. Though Clijsters is only 23, she is plagued by persistent injuries. She also plans to marry American Brian Lynch right after Wimbledon and devote herself to starting a family and making a home. Lynch [...]
Grand Slam Gift 04
December 5, 2006 By Leave a Comment
Tennis fans of all ages will enjoy collecting and trading all of their favorite heroes with these cool Ace tennis cards. In years to come, these tennis card collections will be cherished nostalgia, reminding the holder of lots of great matches watched (and debated) together in the 2006 season. If you are beginning a collection [...]
Best Players to Never Win a Major
April 25, 2006 By Leave a Comment