Davis Cup: Querrey and Young Fall in Devastating Losses to Britain
By Bill Simons The US may not win the Davis Cup this year. We might not win our opening tie against Britain. But America’s Davis Cup venue—a makeshift court in the left field of San Diego’s Petco...
View ArticleFrench Open: The Chicago Connection
By Bill Simons In his book Never Come Morning, Nelson Algren captures the spirit of Chicago, writing, “The great trains howling from track to track all night. The taut and telegraphic murmur of ten...
View ArticleUS Open: Big Roof, Naughty Nick and the Other Donald
THE ROOF THAT CLIMATE CHANGE BUILT? White pipes, industrial beams, stark squares and stratospheric walkways that only daredevils would traverse – the partial roof that dramatically looms over Ashe...
View ArticleUS Open: Garbage, Grime, Heat, Humidity and a Pair of Curses
OUR FAVE NYC BILLBOARD: “New York City, the only place where having a washer and dryer means you’ve made it.” GARBAGE, GRIME, MONSTER TRAFFIC, RELENTLESS NOISE POLLUTION, SOUL-WITHERING HEAT AND...
View ArticleUS Open: A Wiser Young, A Vintage Mac
PAM SLAM: Pam Shriver nailed it when reflecting on the impact Serena and Venus have had, saying, “I can’t imagine our sport ever doing again what the Williamses have done for the past 18 years.” A...
View ArticleUS Open: Soul Survivor – Save the Grandstand
SOUL SURVIVOR – SAVE THE GRANDSTAND: The US Open’s Grandstand, the French Open’s Bull Ring court and, of course, Wimbledon’s Centre Court are the best viewing courts and the most soulful sites in...
View ArticleUS Open: Week One Top Ten
Jack Sock – Drained and Exhausted 1. EASY IS HARD – WILLIAMS WONDERS Easy is hard for Serena. She survived a second-round scare against No. 110 Kiki Bertens, and then thrilled the night crowd as she...
View ArticleThe Buzz: How Young Lost His Shoes and Federer Found His Tactic
HEADLINES: ‘SIS IT IS’ ‘SIS BOOM BAH: IT’S ON!’ ‘VENUS’ BIGGEST HEADLINE VS. SERENA IS LOVE’ DONALD YOUNG – FROM STAN THE MAN TO UZBEKISTAN: The US Davis Cup team is traveling far away to face a new...
View ArticleUS Open: Of Anderson, Andy, Amelie and Aaron
KEVIN ADVANCES TO US OPEN QUARTERS By Bill Simons Somewhere in France a young mother was worrying. Amelie Mauresmo – on maternity leave from being Andy Murray‘s coach – had to be concerned that Andy’s...
View ArticleTHE BUZZ: 'Son of a Biscuit' Strikes Again – and a Davis Cup Update
DAVIS CUP BACK TO OREGON: The Davis Cup will finally be coming back to the US and to the West Coast on July 15-17 in Beaverton, Oregon. The US probably will play John Isner, Jack Sock and the Bryans...
View ArticleCHICAGO PRIMER – As the Laver Cup Begins in Chicago, Here’s a Primer on the...
In his book “Never Come Morning,” Nelson Algren captures the spirit of Chicago, writing, “The great trains howling from track to track all night. The taut and telegraphic murmur of ten thousand city...
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