Aryna Sabalenka was once so unpredictable and inconsistent that it was sometimes difficult to watch her play tennis. She hit the ball harder than any other player in women’s tennis, but an emotional breakdown seemed only a point or two away. The pressure to live up to her extraordinary talent seemed a burden she couldn’t […]
Coco Gauff is the first tennis player to carry the Olympic flag Coco Gauff was chosen as the first tennis player in Olympic history to be the flag bearer and says she was “shocked” by the selection. Emma Navarro made it through the quarterfinals with ease and reached the semifinals of the US Open for […]
The Paralympic Games are a must If you haven’t turned on the games yet, here’s why you should. Lukas Vysniauskas, Lillian Van Alsburg, Griffin Hadley and Kylia Berry The schedule for the 2024 Paralympics is becoming more and more exciting and wheelchair tennis is right in the middle of the action. Here’s how to watch […]
Pickleball fans in northern New Hanover County may soon have a new place to play. According to a request for proposals from the City of Wilmington, there are plans to add four pickleball courts to Olsen Park. The project, known as Olsen Park Phase II, would also add a multi-purpose field, asphalt path and parking. […]
The 10 (actually 11) best female tennis players in the Greater Cincinnati area Here are the top 10 (actually 11) female tennis players from Ohio in the Greater Cincinnati area. Scott Springer, [email protected] The Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, is just around the corner. Tennis fans will gather there to watch the big names compete […]
Follow Serena Williams’ career and rise to dominance in the new documentary ESPN releases “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” a documentary about the life and career of the greatest tennis player. Stars are like us: They also publish negative restaurant reviews on the Internet. Even during the Olympic Games in Paris. Just look at Serena […]
