A week with the beautiful game
August 14, 2011 § 2 Comments
Novak Djokovic won the 2011 Rogers Cup in thrilling fashion, beating Mardy Fish in three sets of 6-2, 3-6 and 6-4. Much like most of the readers (i.e. just a hunch, at least), I was not in attendance for Djokovic’s victory but rather stuck at work.
The view from my vantage point
Yet unlike most of my readers (i.e. again, the same hunch), I could have been in attendance. More so than being about the world’s no. 1 continuing dominance (53-1 in 2011 so far), that is what this blog post is about.
Let me be blunt and say that I am spoiled and have been for a long time. « Read the rest of this entry »
The case against the WTA
March 7, 2011 § 5 Comments
On Feb. 28, ESPN.com reported that Serena Williams underwent treatment for pulmonary embolism.
The former No.1 player in the world, now 29 years old, hasn’t played an official WTA match since winning Wimbledon last July, the 13th Grand Slam title of her career.
Serena Williams in 2009 (Photo courtesy of burntfilm, Rob Young)
Needless to say, may Serena Williams have a speedy recovery. For one thing, I don’t wish harm on anybody. Plus, women’s tennis is better with her. « Read the rest of this entry »
