It’s back to school week, so time for some homework. Former teacher Ian Hauser suggests that Ash Barty might provide a helpful focus to learn some useful lessons.
Australian Open Tennis: Courting Kyrgios
January 28, 2020 by 19 Comments
Peter Baulderstone takes in his first Australian Open tennis at the Nadal/Kyrgios epic. Nick lost on the tennis court but won in the courts of public opinion and self respect.
1987 Australian Open Final
April 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone on a tennis great’s unfortunately timed meal of meringue, cream and fruit.
‘Old Champ Shows Her Class…….’ – KB Hill
March 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Michelle Hill may well be the greatest player in the history of the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club. KB Hill makes a compelling case in his latest portrait of a local sporting legend.
Almanac Biography – Sir Norman Brookes: An Australian sporting icon.
March 1, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sir Norman Brookes was a great Australian sporting icon who is best remembered as a champion tennis player. Allan Grant has researched the man and his life in sport as presented in his detailed report.
Almanac Tennis: It’s just too hot!
January 25, 2019 by 2 Comments
So how can we help turn off the sweat tap on Rafa’s nose and chin? Dave H discusses providing more comfortable playing conditions for tennis players during major tournaments.
Almanac Tennis – Has Kooyong had the gong?
January 10, 2019 by 7 Comments
During The Kooyong Classic, Rick checks out Melbourne’s legendary former tennis home and all its memories. but is disappointed by what he sees, acknowledging the glory days of the past have well and truly faded.
Why does sandpaper hurt so much?
October 30, 2018 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone muses about the place of sport in our individual and collective consciousnesses. How are sports different from each other? Is there an ongoing meaning of sport in our lives that explains just why sandpaper hurts so much?
24 Horrible Hours
July 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
A trifecta of the worst kind! Tennis, footy and World Cup matches all dissected in this report by Marcus Holt.
Remembering J. Neville Turner
May 6, 2018 by 6 Comments
John Harms went to J Neville Turner’s funeral on Thursday, prompting a few memories and this tribute (which includes a description of Neville’s tennis serve).
Almanac Tennis – EDTA Div. 8 Boys’ Grand Final: ETKG v The Drive – Even more sweet
March 26, 2018 by 3 Comments
Aidan Hammond and his teammates have experienced that winning feeling, taking out a hard-fought Eastern Districts Tennis Association Grand Final; Aidan’s first after falling at the last hurdle in 2017
Almanac Tennis: On Court Confessions
January 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Robbo is thinking about tennis and the nature of the game as he turns on the TV to watch the first week of the Australian Open. Here he cites the thoughts of (the late) David Foster Wallace.
Almanac Tennis – Eastern District Tennis Association Division 8 Boys, Round 1: East Torrens Kensington Gardens vs. Hectorville – Kickstarter
October 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Young Aidan Hammond is a real all-rounder. Tennis season has started and he tells the story of the first round of fixtures.
2019 Cricket World Cup Final – That’s a Draw, Mate!
Michael Viljoen certainly has his thinking cap on this week. Following on from his ‘epic journey of biblical proportions’ earlier in the week, he’s now trying to undo the Gordian knot of how to fairly decide the outcome of a tied ICC World Cup Final. He gives us several options to consider.