Tennis
No Love Lost Between Nick Kyrgios And Boris Becker As Twitter Spat Turns Ugly
01 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
The German and the Australian were involved in an increasingly nasty Twitter exchange, which started with Becker calling Kyrgios a “rat”.
Russian Descent, Blonde, With Great Skills – They Reckon This Is The Next Sharapova [Video]
26 Jun 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’re a female tennis player of Russian descent, with blonde hair, comparisons with Maria Sharapova are always likely. According to those in the know, Amanda Anisimova is the real deal.
Blame Game Escalates As Novak Djokovic Slammed By Fans And Players [Videos]
25 Jun 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Novak Djokovic might be the world’s top-ranked tennis player, but he wouldn’t be anywhere near the top of the popularity rankings.
“Boneheaded Decision” – Novak Djokovic’s Tennis Tour Going Down In Flames
22 Jun 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Serb set up the Adria Tour as a way of reintroducing tennis to the Balkans, but things are not going according to plan.
Crowd Titters As Tennis Official Announces COVID-19 Rules: ‘Don’t Touch Other People’s Balls’ [Video]
19 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran endured a slight ‘balls-up’ when explaining tennis safety protocols for reopening courts in the Long Island area.
Novak Djokovic Reckons You Can Purify Water With Your Mind [Video]
11 May 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
During the enforced break from on-court action, Djokovic has hosted a web series called ‘The Self Mastery Project’. It”s been quite a trip.
Watching Rafa And Roger Catch Up Via Instagram Live Is Great Fun [Videos]
21 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Two of the finest tennis players in history struggled to connect via Instagram Live, but when they did it was worth the wait.
Roger Federer Wants You To Know He’s Still Got It [Video]
01 Apr 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Tennis, like most sports, is on an enforced hiatus, but that doesn’t mean Roger Federer is sitting around on his backside.
Maria Sharapova Says Goodbye
27 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
32-year-old Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement, bringing to a close a journey that began when she was spotted by Martina Navratilova at a Moscow tennis clinic when she was just six.
Trevor Noah Took His Federer / Nadal Match Very, Very Seriously [Video]
25 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The chance to play alongside Rafa Nadal, versus Roger Federer and Bill Gates, only comes along once in a lifetime. In order to avoid embarrassment, Trevor took extreme measures.
Video Highlights From The Match In Africa (Doubles And Singles)
10 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
On Friday night, Cape Town Stadium set a new Guinness World Record by gathering 51 954 tennis fans to attend a tennis match.
How To Avoid Tomorrow’s Traffic Mayhem For Federer / Nadal Showdown
06 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tomorrow, two of tennis’ all-time greats will face off in the Mother City. You don’t want to be caught up in the impending traffic chaos.
Cape Quarter’s Banner For Federer / Nadal Match Has One Glaring Error [Image]
28 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When you’re promoting the upcoming showdown between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, you’ll want to make sure you’ve sorted a few basics.
John McEnroe Unleashes On Australian Tennis Legend [Video]
28 Jan 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
John McEnroe has never been one to mince his words, and he’s clearly unimpressed with Australian Open organisers who continue to honour a bigot.
Nick Kyrgios Up To His Old Tricks Of Abusing Umpires Again [Videos]
27 Jan 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Australian may have won fans over with his efforts to fundraise for the bushfire relief efforts, but tennis umpires may take some convincing.
Nadal’s Ball Girl Kiss Moment Will Warm Your Heart [Video]
24 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During his second-round match at the Australian Open, Nadal drilled an errant forehand down the line, and straight into the noggin of a ball girl.
Wednesday Morning Spice
15 Jan 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Aus Open ‘turmoil’. Cambridge Analytica was coming for SA. New evidence against Trump. SA’s medical aids compared. The dirt on Deloitte. Another great white spotted in CT. Meghan in Canada.
Don’t Ask Rafa Nadal If He Lost A Match Due To His Marriage [Video]
13 Nov 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
After losing to Alexander Zverev in the ATP World Tour Finals, the Spaniard was in no mood for this line of questioning.
US Open Player Cops Fine For ‘Joke’ Gone Wrong [Videos]
03 Sep 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
American Mike Bryan has been forced to issue an apology after his ‘playful gesture’ resulted in him copping a $10 000 fine.
Add Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Name To The List Of Recent Tennis Meltdowns [Video]
28 Aug 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas lost his first-round match at the US Open, although it was his rant against French people that grabbed the headlines.
Another Epic Nick Kyrgios Meltdown – Calls Umpire “F*cking Tool” [Video]
16 Aug 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Ozzie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been hit with his largest ever fine (around R1,7 million) for his latest outburst.
Tennis Players Completely Dominate ‘Highest-Paid Female Athletes Of 2019’ List
07 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Attention, parents with a young daughter who are hoping to raise a sporting great – tennis is where the money’s at.
Serena, Tomic, Kyrgios, And More – Wimbledon’s Been Dishing Out The Fines [Videos]
10 Jul 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Serena Williams has been fined $10 000 for “damaging one of the practice courts with her racquet”, and she’s far from the only player to cop a fine.
Will 2019 Wimbledon Produce Another New Grand Slam Champion?
08 Jul 2019 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
While the “Big Three” of Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal have won 10 straight Grand Slams on the men’s side, the last 10 Slams on the women’s tour have seen nine different winners.
Everything We Know About Cape Town’s Federer Versus Nadal Tennis Match
05 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yes, it’s happening. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will duke it out in Cape Town, with the proceeds from the match going to the Roger Federer Foundation.
Streaming Tips: How To Quietly Watch Wimbledon At Your Desk This Week (For Free)
03 Jul 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you’re not able to commandeer the office TV, or someone already has it set to the Cricket World Cup, you may need to find a crafty way to watch Wimbledon.
Here’s The Moment A 15-Year-Old Beat Venus Williams At Wimbledon [Videos]
02 Jul 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Yesterday, 15-year-old Cori Gauff made tennis history when she triumphed over the 39-year-old icon. It’s a moment worth revisiting.
Watch Out, Wimbledon – The Extinction Rebellion Plan To “Wreak Havoc”
28 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Extinction Rebellion is planning on protesting at Wimbledon, and security is on high alert.
Player With Eight Fingers And Seven Toes Lands Wimbledon Wild Card Spot
24 Jun 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
18-year-old Fran Jones has had to overcome more challenges than most en route to earning a spot at this year’s Wimbledon.
50 472 Tennis Balls, And Other Wild Numbers From The French Open
29 May 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The French Open started on Sunday, with a massive money pool and a few other interesting stats to look at.
2oceansvibe Partners
-
