Posts Tagged ‘Brad Gilbert’
Top 10 of ’10: NorCal, SoCal, Atlanta
IT Reflects On the Top 10 Moments of 2010 in Tennis Hot Spots Northern California, Southern California and Atlanta
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 1 HAPPY 40TH!: The Bank of the West Classic celebrates its 40th anniversary at Stanford by honoring four decades of champions, including tournament co-founder Billie Jean King. Reflecting on the struggles of kick-starting the women’s tour, BJK says, “All we wanted to do was get professional tennis going. We didn’t worry about winning [...]
Agassi, Roddick, Murray…Nishikori?
Kei To Success?: Gilbert to Mentor Struggling Japanese Star
Don’t believe the hype, I thought. When it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. The Japanese media had descended upon San Jose in 2008 to witness first-hand the skills of a surefire tennis champion, Kei Nishikori, the much-touted 18-year-old who was born in Shimane but had moved to Bradenton, Fla., four years [...]
Federer: No Plans to Reinvent Game Under Annacone
‘Regardless of Who's In My Player Box, I Can Beat Anybody’
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert — who knows a thing or two about coaching after working with the likes of Andre Agassi and the two Andys (Roddick and Murray), says he was encouraged when Roger Federer joined forces with former Sampras sage Paul Annacone, with continued input from Davis Cup captain Severin [...]
Has the Rebel Finally Found a Cause?
AA’s Autobiography Continues to Draw Reaction...Serena’s No. 1…Quotebook
OOPS, THERE GOES THE QUAKER OATS: When a reporter asked Maria Sharapova whether or not the WTA Tour should provide “a mental health break or a sabbatical” for its players, the Russian nearly tossed her breakfast, saying, “I just about spit my oatmeal out of my mouth. That was really funny.” SHOCKED AND AWED: Boris [...]