Since I started seriously watching tennis in 2012, I have gone to the US Open every year. I live in New Jersey, so Flushing Meadows is only about two hours away by train. Every year prior to this one, I have gone with friends or family to the US Open, but this year I decided…
As an avid tennis fan and a student at Stanford University, the Bank of the West Classic is a dream come true. A rapid five-minute bike ride is all that separates my dormitory from one of the premier stops on the WTA tour. This year, I decided to compile some of my thoughts about the…
This post discusses the players that I believe have the strongest chance of winning the 2017 French Open, considering factors including recent form on clay, previous French Open performance, their projected draw and their potential to cope with the physical and mental challenges that a Grand Slam provides. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are…
The first days of the Miami Open provide a great atmosphere to watch the stars of the WTA relax and practice before the chaos ensues later in the week. That said, Day 2 of the Miami Open offered a chance to see the completion of the qualifying competition and beginning of the first round for…
Day 1 at the Miami Open presents a great opportunity to see players up close on the tournament’s outer courts. This year’s qualifying draw is a good mix of veterans, tour regulars, and newcomers. The first match on Court 3 was an all Belgian affair between the top seeded qualifier Elise Mertens and Alison Van…
This is a guest post written by John Bullock of Ad Court Ramble. Comparing players from different eras is a near impossible task with little to no tangible reward… but we do it anyway. I imagine part of it stems from pride (“My generation is the best!”) but also there is something about hypothetical scenarios…
The Men’s Singles Tennis event at the Rio 2016 Olympics will begin on Saturday. The draw has suffered many significant withdrawals including five of the Top 10 but with the predictability of ATP tennis in recent times this could actually make the tournament more interesting! As with most tournaments, it is hard to look past…
For my first time at Roland Garros, I wanted to do a recap of my day for Moo’s Tennis Blog. I was pretty excited to discover this place that I had never had the chance to discover before, although i live only 20 minutes away from the grounds. It was really easy to get tickets…
Hello everyone, my name is Murphy and I’m extremely happy to contribute to Moo’s Tennis Blog with a guest post from the Stuttgart final. I know that a lot of tennis fans do like the WTA tournament in Stuttgart – that’s why I’m trying to write a small guide for those who plan to visit! The…
Hi everyone, my name is Mitch (@carnesy56 on Twitter) and this is part two of my post from the 2016 Australian Open. For part one covering the first week of the tournament, click here. WEEK 2 As the tournament progresses, the crowds naturally thin out and Melbourne Park becomes an attraction for a greater number of…
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