Amid an alleged failed drug test that would have her banned from tennis for at least two years, Martina Hingis called a press conference to announce her retirement from tennis. The former tennis teen prodigy, now 27, in the midst of a comeback the past few years angrily denied allegations that she had used cocaine, ...
Switzerland knows how to do things right: skiing, banking, watches, chocolate and tennis players. The country’s latest exports are making their rounds on the ATP and WTA circuits and reaching peaks higher than the country’s famous Alps. These players include: world number one Roger Federer, Martina Hingis back from retirement and Patty Schnyder who broke ...
The more I watch Slovakian-born tennis player, Daniela Hantuchová, the more I can see her Grand Slam dreams possibly coming to fruition one day soon. Hantuchová made her breakthrough in 2002 beating the then world number one, Martina Hingis, in straight sets in the final at Indian Wells. This win catapulted her onto the world ...
Tennis is one of the oldest competitive sports. Over the years, there have been numerous male and female tennis champions who achieved amazing feats and enjoyed long periods of dominance. Consequently, it is extremely difficult to single out one particular player as the greatest tennis player of all time (for men and for women). In ...
If ever there was a poster child for not pushing children too far too fast in the world of professional sports, it would be Jennifer Capriati. Having said that, I must also admit that Capriati could also be a poster child for perseverance and fortitude. Capriati, a three-time Grand Slam winner, has lived a life ...
For all of us growing up in the 80’s and watching tennis, remember Steffi Graf? She pretty much dominated the late 80′ s and early 90’s. Her powerful serve, as fast as 110 mph and her incredible forehand are just some of her trademarks. She is probably one of the best tennis players of all ...