In case you missed any of the winners and withdrawals from all the tennis that was played in Australia, Doha, Auckland and Chennai in the past week, here is a quick review. [Read more…]
Hopman Cup 2012: Pics from the Final
Czech Republic beat France in the Hopman Cup final 2-0.
- Kvitova d Bartoli 7-5, 6-1
- Berdych d Gasquet 7-6, 6-4 [Read more…]
Hopman Cup: Day 6 & 7 Update and Pics
We’re now at the end of the group stage of the Hopman Cup and the finalists are confirmed as France and the Czech Republic. [Read more…]
Hopman Cup: The Benefits of a Boutique Tournament
The Hopman Cup is a mixed teams ITF event held at the Burswood Dome, which seats 8,000 people. Relative to larger tournaments, it is boutique in that there are only 16 players and every match is played on one main centre court. [Read more…]
The Perth Arena: The new venue for the Hopman Cup 2013
The Perth Arena is new home of the Hopman Cup.
Hopman Cup 2012: Day 4 and 5 Update and Pics
We’re now at the end of the “second round” of the Hopman Cup and each team has played twice.
In Group A the Czech Republic has a perfect record (two wins, both at 3-0).
In Group B France and Spain both have two wins and will play each other on Thursday to find out which team goes through to the final. [Read more…]
Hopman Cup 2012 Day 1, 2 & 3 Update and Pics
Here’s a recap of the results for Day 1, 2 and 3 in the Hopman Cup, which is being played this week at the Burswood Dome in Perth.
Each country has now played once and so far the Czech Republic is the only team to win 3-0. [Read more…]
Li Na or Na Li? She Confirms…
Fred Stolle interviewing Li Na
I’ve often wondered how to say and write the 2011 French Open champion and 2013 Australian Open finalist’s name correctly.
Should it be Li Na or Na Li?
I’ve seen it written both ways.
Hopman Cup 2012: Dollars and Diamonds
One of the things that makes the Hopman Cup tournament unique and special is the prize that the winners receive.
Let the Fan Grand Slam Begin!
The Fan Grand Slam Begins in January 2012
I’ve been planning my fan grand slam slam for a long time.
I’ve been planning it in my head for at least 12 years.
I’ve been planning the logistics for at least 4 years. [Read more…]
Men’s Tennis in Australia in January 2012: Find Out Who is Playing Where
Find out which men’s tennis players are playing where in Australia in January in the lead up to the Australian Open 2012. [Read more…]
The Hopman Cup’s All Star Line Up: Fish, Bartoli, Li Na & More Big Guns
Kvitova, Berdych, Bartoli, Verdasco, Fish, Mattek-Sands, Li Na, Gajdosova, Hewitt and more top players are booked to play at the Hopman Cup, which was held at the Burwood Dome in Perth from 31 Dec 2011 to 7 January 2012.
Grand Slam Tennis 2012: Where to Get the Info you Need
The 2012 tennis season is just around the corner so here is a handy list of links to websites and blogs that will give you the info you need to keep up with the action.
Men’s Tennis: AAMI Classic Update… and now they’re on Twitter!
The AAMI Classic is a fab men’s tennis tourney that’s held at Kooyong in Melbourne. [Read more…]