By Brad Hunter The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships WTA Report “Hi Honey†and “yes ma’amâ€â€¦ The ladies (and men) who work in the Racquet Club were all so sweet, and mostly southern thus making this visit extra enjoyable Like … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Melzer Fights off Broken Toe and Raonic for Memphis Title
Austria’s Jurgen Melzer, suffering with a broken big toe on his right foot capped a week in Memphis by winning the tournament over last year’s finalist Canadian Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6(4). Melzer broke his toe ten days ago when he caught … [Read more...]
Arvidsson Nets Second Memphis Title
Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden returns the ball to Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 23, 2011. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Sofia … [Read more...]
Melzer Despite Broken Toe to meet Raonic in Memphis Final
Playing with a broken right big toe, Austrian Jurgen Melzer has made it into the Memphis final by beating Czech Radek Stepanek 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday. “Well, it’s obviously very satisfying,†Melzer said. “I’ve played a great tournament … [Read more...]
“On The Call” with Roger Federer and the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden
Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) and Pete Sampras of the U.S. (L) smile together on the court as they play against Andre Agassi of the U.S. and Rafael Nadal of Spain during their doubles exhibition doubles in the Hit for Haiti fund raiser event at … [Read more...]
Americans Isner, Querrey and Harrison Advance in Memphis
Americans Sweeting, Querrey, Isner and Harrison Advance in Singles; Benneteau/Rochus Take Out 2011 US Open Champs Petzschner/Melzer By Brad Hunter MEMPHIS, Tennessee (February 21, 2012) - On Court 1 at The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on … [Read more...]
Dushevina beats Qualifier Hampton, Hampton teams up with Oudin for Doubles Win in Memphis
Vera Dushevina beats Qualifier Jamie Hampton. Hampton later teams with Melanie Oudin for a Doubles Win in Memphis By Brad Hunter MEMPHIS, Tennessee (February 21, 2012) - Twenty-two year old American qualifier Jamie Hampton, who defeated defending … [Read more...]
Tennis Channel to Count Down 100 Greatest Players
Tennis Channel will rank the best 100 tennis players. 100 Greatest of all Time is a five-night, weeklong special series, will count down the game's best competitors. The series will air in prime time at 7 p.m. ET each night, the first edition gets … [Read more...]
Tough Day in Memphis for Young Americans Sloane Stephens, Lauren Davis, Madison Keys and Alexa Glatch
By Brad Hunter MEMPHIS, Tennessee (February 20, 2012) - The first match I sat down to watch at The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships was the Court 1, first round WTA match between 17-year old American Lauren Davis and 25-year old American … [Read more...]
Kourtin’ Karen’s Tennis Week in Review
Kourtin’ Karen’s tennis week in review for the week ending February 19, 2012 0- 15 Politics makes strange bedfellows Rotterdam Tournament Director and former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek was a candidate for the top executive spot at … [Read more...]