Defending champion John Isner has been named the top seed in the main draw of the Fayez Sarofim & Company U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas. Isner currently holds his career-best ATP ranking of ninth in the world and shares the top half of the draw with two former…
Senior Yanita Arnaudova tallied her third-consecutive victory at the number three singles slot to clinch the St. John’s women’s tennis team’s 5-2 win over inter-city rival Fordham on Wednesday afternoon. The Red Storm improve to 8-6 overall and have now won three in a row dating back to its 6-1 victory over Big East rival Providence on March 29. Arnaudova,…
We know from experience that family relationships can be complicated and we have all heard cautionary tales about getting into business with family members. Despite sharing DNA, Bob and Mike Bryan have managed to forge the most successful partnership in the history of the professional doubles game. Through a business-like approach that emphasizes hard work…
The sixth-seeded Eugenie Bouchard defeated the 11th-seeded Venus Williams Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2014 Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C., 7-6(6), 2-6, 6-4, in a match lasting over two hours. Bouchard reached her first Premier-level quarterfinal in Charleston in 2013. Venus and Bouchard had met only once before, with Venus taking…
Adult classes are getting very popular and are a great way for you to share the great sport of tennis with your peers. But, as coaches and instructors, how do make the best out of your adult tennis class? Preparation is everything Preparation starts early with good time management. Try to schedule your tennis activity…
On Wednesday, both Venus Williams and Jelena Jankovic advanced at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C., Venus with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Chanelle Scheepers, while Jankovic was a 6-0, 6-3 winner over American Lauren Davis. "She was playing so well, but the good thing is that when I get behind, I give even…
The forehand, for most players, is the more confident shot when talking about the forehand and backhand. It is normally more of a weapon in matches, and generally thought of as the easier shot. However, I beg to differ on the easier shot part of that statement. When you look at the form of both…
Serena Williams’ quest for a third consecutive Family Circle Cup title was shattered Tuesday night in Charleston, S.C. as the world number one fell 4-6, 4-6 to Jana Cepelova, ranked 78th in the world. This past Saturday, Serena won the Sony Open Tennis in Miami. "Obviously things didn't go great out there, but she was…
Maria Kirilenko made her return to the court Monday in Charleston, S.C. at the Family Circle Cup after a five-month layoff nursing a knee injury. Seeded 10th at the event, Kirilenko’s comeback was cut short as she fell to Swiss qualifier Belinda Bencic in opening round action, 5-7, 1-6 in 82 minutes. "The first match…
Ross Hutchins came into the 2014 Australian Open just the way any player would want to, with a win. Partnering with Colin Fleming, he won a three-set match to advance to the second round of the first Grand Slam tournament of the season. For most players, this would be an ordinary win, a solid way…