Laver Cup Teams Announced - Zverev, del Potro and Shapovalov Confirm Participation (August 23, 2017) NEW YORK, NY - Alexander Zverev, Juan Martin del Potro and Denis Shapovalov have been confirmed as the captain’s picks for the … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal wins Argentina Open to Move Up to Fifth Place on All-time Open Era Titles List
View image | gettyimages.com (March 1, 2015) Rafael Nadal won his first title since 2014 Roland Garros to claim his first Argentina Open trophy with a 6-4, 6-1 win over friend and doubles partner this week, Argentine Juan Monaco in Buenos … [Read more...]
McEnroe-Borg Matchup Raises $300,000+ For Johnny Mac Tennis Project
By Jerry Milani NEW YORK (July 19, 2011) – The John McEnroe Tennis Academy today announced that more than $300,000 was raised from last Thursday night’s World TeamTennis match between the New York Sportimes, captained by John McEnroe and … [Read more...]
McEnroe Edges Borg But Philadelphia Freedoms Rally To Top New York Sportimes
Photos by Kenneth B. Goldberg Story by Jerry Milani NEW YORK -- John McEnroe edged Bjorn Borg, 5-4, but the visiting Philadelphia Freedoms rallied past the New York Sportimes, 21-19, in World TeamTennis action on … [Read more...]
Borg to fill in for injured Connors, to play McEnroe at WTT match on July 14
Tennis Hall of Famer Bjorn Borg will step in to replace fellow tennis legend Jimmy Connors to face long-time rival John McEnroe in a World TeamTennis match on July 14 at Sportime Randall’s Island. Borg and McEnroe will compete against each other … [Read more...]
Approach Shots: McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice Documentary Debuts on HBO This Saturday
2011 marks the thirty-first anniversary of one of the greatest tennis matches played. The 1980 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final which pitted Bjorn Borg against John McEnroe was known for its drama including a fourth set tiebreak which McEnroe won 18-16, … [Read more...]
Nadal in Seventh Heaven at Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal began his 2011 clay court campaign by capturing his seventh consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer. “It’s really emotional and unbelievable for me. [To] start the clay season … [Read more...]
HBO SPORTS® Documentary McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice to Debut in May
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2011 — HBO Sports has begun production on a documentary about tennis legends John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, who forged an unforgettable rivalry on the court during their championship years of the ‘70s and ‘80s, it was announced … [Read more...]