Tennis — Page 5

Almanac Tennis (and life): Great Wall

October 15, 2017 by Joeya 1 Comment

A quirky tennis piece from Joey A. [Nice to have you back Joey – JTH]

If Nick Kyrgios was a horse?

October 10, 2017 by Peter_B 12 Comments

The most frustrating racehorses have stacks of ability but turn their head and refuse to chase when the whips are cracking. Peter Baulderstone wonders how Tommy Smith or George Hanlon would have handled Nick Kyrgios.

Eastern Districts Tennis Association Grand Final: East Torrens Kensington Gardens v Athelstone – Why Me?

September 9, 2017 by . 3 Comments

Aidan Hammond played in a Grand Final; here is the story.

Almanac Blind Tennis: Help locals to reach the inaugural Blind Tennis International Tournament – in Spain

March 7, 2017 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Australians have been invited to compete at the inaugural Blind Tennis International Tournament, to be held in Spain, this May. A disability allowance only stretches so far – let’s get behind these everyday champs. [Link to a donations page appears in the article].

Rolling into Rod Laver Arena – #AusOpen Mens Quad Wheelchair Singles final

January 31, 2017 by Joseph Ryan Leave a Comment

Anyone for tennis? Wheelchair tennis that is! Joseph Ryan relives his first encounter of wheelchair tennis as Dylan Alcott takes out the Australian Open Quad Wheelchair Final at Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis and Eternity

January 31, 2017 by Dips O'Donnell 5 Comments

Under the glorious elms at Yarrawonga, Dips ponders the essentials of life; generational change and mortality, tennis, music, and realising, as Shakespeare wrote, that “life is but a walking shadow.”

Dear Mr. Federer,

January 31, 2017 by Danielle Eid Leave a Comment

Danni Eid never doubted Roger. She wants him to live forever – please!

Nadal v Federer – why we love an epic contest

January 30, 2017 by craig dodson 4 Comments

Having given the game of tennis away after the indiscretions of Kyrgios and Tomic, Craig Dodson finds joy in an epic on Rod Laver between Federer and Nadal.

Ignorance can’t be ignored!

January 30, 2017 by jan courtin 9 Comments

Jan Courtin comes down hard on a gaff in a presentation.

Anyone for Tennis?

January 24, 2017 by Tony Robb 3 Comments

A week at the tennis concluding with the tragedy in Bourke Street puts thing in perspective for the Robb family.

Boost and Unleash Talents with Positive Thinking

January 20, 2017 by Yoshi 10 Comments

Yoshi sees similarities between Chazz Palminteri’s quote about wasted talent and his early days as a railway electrician, before he began chasing his dream of becoming a journalist. [Go for it Yoshi – Paddy]

Bold sporting predictions… for 2037

January 17, 2017 by Hamish Neal 4 Comments

Twenty years have passed, and the world of sport has undergone a semi-revolution. Luckily, Hamish Neal is here to guide us through 2037’s sporting landscape.

Tennis anyone?

January 13, 2017 by Joeya 11 Comments

Worried about the lack of interest at his local tennis club, Joeya shares his opinions and predictions for the upcoming Australian Open.

Our obsession with the best (sometimes) means poor behaviour is tolerated

October 31, 2016 by da mcdonell 2 Comments

dam asks; Should ultimate sports success excuse poor behaviour, If you were to shun a sports person for conduct and attitude in 2017, who would it be? A few other gems worth considering.

Maria got lucky. Why two years wasn’t enough.

June 10, 2016 by Hamish Neal Leave a Comment

Hamish Neal on why two years may have not been enough for Maria Sharapova.

Cheater – Who Me?

April 9, 2016 by Robbo 9 Comments

Cheating. What is it and how do we police it? Robbo takes through a few of the issues and highlights the differences between some sports. This is a topic worthy of much discussion.