There was only one way to end this Federer report at 2:09AM and it was with both my hands cupped around my cheeks in shattered-ness much like the Federer fam at the end of Roger’s 2013 Aussie Open run. Here’s my take on Roger’s matches. Danielle EidIm 23, cute and most [Read more]
Australian Open Tennis: Head v Heart
January 24, 2013 by 7 Comments
John Harms is letting his heart rule when looking for the winners at the tennis. He’s followed a few out of loyalty over the years – and not just tennis players.
Understanding the decline of Australian tennis
January 14, 2013 by 14 Comments
John Harms explains the root cause of the decline of Australian tennis.
Australian Open: The contenders
January 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jake “Cobba” Stevens brings you all you need to know about the main contenders in this year’s men’s singles of the Australian Open with an infographic.
Middle Australia Report: Tomic the Tank Engine II
September 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
Enough is enough. Bernard Tomic should no longer be allowed to play for Australia in Davis Cup or even be supported by Tennis Australia after his appalling display in last weekend’s Davis Cup tie against Germany. We commented on what a dud he was at the US Open when he didn’t try in his match [Read more]
So where should I go this week?
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
by Joey Agerholm As a kid I expected to grow up and play sport for a living, now I’d be happy enough just being able to watch it full time. This morning I lay on the couch and imagined myself as a fairly successful sportswriter who gets to pick and choose events to visit and [Read more]
Come on Jimmy, come on!
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
by Steve Alomes I had been on what might have been a busman’s holiday. You can now travel the world by sporting big events, or even as a casual participant player (have golf clubs, will travel). My journey was a little different. It involved different cities, other activities, a little dutiful art gallery [Read more]
Sports of All Sorts
May 21, 2012 by 10 Comments
Sports of all sorts By Anastasia Dimitriadis Grade 6 As a little child, sport has always and still [Read more]
Never too far away
February 7, 2012 by 4 Comments
by Pamela Sherpa Towards the end of last football season, my daughter, Tashi, feared that stress was adversely affecting me. She suggested that I should go on a relaxing holiday and get away from the frustration of sport. What a good idea ! We planned to meet in Cambodia in January after she had been [Read more]
Bonding with Rafa
January 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
by Joey Agerholm Do yourself a favour and Google the following words…. “Federer as Religion Experience by David Foster Wallace” and then read the essay that shows up in the search results. It’s a much better read than this piece will be. He argues a good case, and I’m persuaded, but if watching Roger [Read more]
Hit Me Again: Djokovic vs. Nadal
January 31, 2012 by 21 Comments
Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, the tennis served as an eminently companionable side show to my flannel-centric summers. I fondly remember Kooyong and White City grass courts. Newk, Muscles, Eddo, Phil Dent and, yes, even JA, were a welcome support cast filling in the gaps between test matches. The tennis was as [Read more]
2012 Australian Open: Day 2
January 19, 2012 by 8 Comments
It’s that time again to get the racquet out of the wardrobe and dream about how good you were in your youth. The Australian Open is here again in all its glory, and after a previous week of winter weather a ferocious sun is out, ready to burn spectators and players to a crisp. I [Read more]
GIGSTUFF 66: Australian Open Special
January 16, 2012 by 11 Comments
by Andrew Gigacz A SPANIARD FOR EVERY RUSSIAN AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN Ever had the feeling that Russian women are just like Spanish men? Or vice versa? Well, actually, neither had I, at least not until the seedings for the 2012 Australian Open were published in last Tuesday’s Age. It was then that [Read more]
Standing on the outside lookin’ in
January 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
January is an odd month for sport in Melbourne. Post Boxing Day test, there are a sprinkling of fillers leading up to the Australia Open but nothing to really get the pulse racing. The Big Bash has continued to provide some fun to those with short attention spans and there seems have been an increased [Read more]
US Open ’11
September 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Joey Agerholm Goran Ivanisevic once said “As soon as I step on the court I just try to play tennis and don’t find excuses. You know, I just lost because I lost, not because my arm was sore.” I’ve got no idea in what context it was said. I just came across it on [Read more]
Wimbledon 2011: Reasons to be cheerful
July 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Peter Baulderstone There is always much to complain about in sport and in life. The art critic and social observer, Robert Hughes, wrote a book about it some years ago called ‘Culture of Complaint’. I suspect that the Dalai Lama’s relentless cheerfulness in one of the main reasons why he has become so [Read more]
Suddenly im craving Lindt…
July 4, 2011 by 4 Comments
So Roger Federer didn’t make it to the Wimbledon final, but after watching this video it’s a wonder he can even make it through air port security! In this advertisement Roger took his love as ambassador for Lindt chocolate to a very yummy level. (link to vid below) Danielle EidIm 23, cute and most importantly [Read more]
Tennis, snoring and the punt: a reflection
January 28, 2011 by 4 Comments
A few years ago, when I was writing Memoirs of a Mug Punter, I got in to a lovely routine. I’d start writing just after AM finished and stick at it (with occasional glances at the form guide) until midday or so. Then I’d have a bit of lunch. On a good day: left-over pizza. [Read more]
Bring on the footy. PLEASE
by Tony Robb Now that the summer sports caravans have packed up and moved north I felt it was time to reflect on a few of the not so published happenings of recent months. While CA and FA have been suitably chastened for their collective ineptitude I believe that a few other individuals and teams [Read more]