Former world No. 1 Andy Roddick has joined the all-star lineup for Mylan World TeamTennis Smash Hits in London. The event, which benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation and is co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King, will be Sunday, December 7 during the final session of the Statoil Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall. Roddick is a longtime supporter of the … [Read more...]
short balls: rog’s b-day, serena’s love life, worst fashion and more
Oh, Canada! It's been a wacky and weird week in Canada -- both at the women's event in Toronto and for the men in Montreal. Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all saw early exits, as did top women Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki. Are we in for such a tumultuous two weeks at Flushing Meadows, too?! Hopefully the top tier will have their games a little more finely … [Read more...]
fila’s 100 years on display at the hall of fame museum
Fine time for Fila: Monica, Boris, Kim and others are all hanging out at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum -- well, at least their clothes are. As part of the celebration of Fila turning 100 years old, a rotating collection of the company's clothes through the last century is on display at the museum over the next 10 or so months, after the exhibition began in … [Read more...]
short balls: just short of sw19
Ruffled around the edges. Serena is 1-1 heading into Wimbledon, 2011. She got bright colors (and losing?) out of her system before descending upon London. | More Serena: The younger Williams has promised fans some karaoke sessions while at her first Major in a year. Yep, she's got a portable karaoke machine. And yes, she's trying to corral Andy Murray into doing it with … [Read more...]
sunday survey: week one's 1-2 punch
Fabulous Franny: There's been no stopping the Italian at this year's French -- so far. (Getty) Era's first. For the first time in the Open era the women's no. 1 and no. 2 seeds are out of the tournament before the second week has even begun. For Kim Clijsters it was a dismal performance against unheralded Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus (who was promptly dispatched in the next round by … [Read more...]