The year has sure flown past and what a great tennis year it’s been for Novak Djokovic, winning 3 out of 4 Grand Slam finals. [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011: 9 Memorable Hits and Misses
Seemed to me there were more beards than usual this year, Murray and Lopez for example. And am I the only person thinking that Wimbledon needs more than one court with a roof? [Read more…]
Wimbledon: Headband Hall of Fame
I love seeing all the players decked out in bright white outfits for Wimbledon. But as the men are all wearing a variation of a white t-shirt and shorts, it can be hard to tell them apart while watching the matches on TV. [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011: Puddles, Sweat and Tears
Hoorah – Wimbledon Centre Court has a roof!
In a country where it rains heavily and frequently, it was a huge leap forward when Wimbledon Centre Court was fitted with a roof in 2009. [Read more…]
Andre Agassi: Not Letting the Grass Grow Under His Feet
Photo Bob Martin/Getty Images via Bleacher Report
1992 Wimbledon Winner Andre Agassi is one of the greatest tennis players ever. And since he retired in 2006, he certainly hasn’t been letting the grass grow under his feet! [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011 Glam Slam: What a Ball Gown!
The Pre Wimbledon Player Party was held on Thursday night. What a glam slam Wimbledon is! [Read more…]
Wimbledon 2011: Dates, Deets, Dollars & ATP Rankings
Visit the Official Wimbledon Website
Gotta love this time of year when Wimbledon and more grand slam tennis rolls around so soon after the French Open.
Here are the important Wimbledon deets for the Men.
After the French Open: What’s Next for the Men?
Following Li Na’s great win over Francesca Schiavone in the women’s final, the French Open will finished with a bang when Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer in the men’s final.
With only two weeks until the main draw of Wimbledon starts on 20 June, the men need to make a quick adjustment to grass court play. Read on to find out where the top men will be getting ready. [Read more…]
Grand Slam Tennis 2011: Tournament Schedule & Tidbits
The tennis grand slam tournaments start in January in Australia and run through until September in the USA. [Read more…]
Grand Slam Gal Begins…
Hi, I’m Mel from Melbourne aka Grand Slam Gal.
In 2012, along with my trusty side kick Ball Boy, I’m planning to have a red hot go at attending all four Grand Slam tennis events; Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
And I’ll be writing about my adventures here on this blog. Read more about Grand Slam Gal.
Along with articles about the tennis matches and the players, I’ll be writing about the whole Grand Slam experience including:
- The culture and travel experience of the cities where each event is held. Eating, drinking, hospitality, things to see and do while you’re there.
- Practical information like how to get tickets and how to get to the venues
- Comparing the similarities and differences of the four events.
I’ll also be blogging about selected pleasantries relevant to each of the four cities where the Grand Slam events are held. Things like “The Grand Slam of Cheese”, “The Grand Slam of Day Trips”, “The Grand Slam of Restaurants” and “The Grand Slam of Snack Packs (to keep you going during the events)”.
If you’ve ever dreamed of doing the tennis Grand Slam, or you’re planning to go to one of the events some time in the future, you’re invited to share the experience with me by:
- Signing up for blog updates
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Between slams I’ll blog every week or two. In the lead up to, and during a Grand Slam event, I’ll be blogging more frequently.
I’ve chosen 2012 as the year of the tennis Grand Slam because that’s the year that I turn 40.
As a bonus, the Olympics are on in London the same year.
And I don’t want to wait any longer.
Until next time, game on!
Grand Slam Gal
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