One step back, one step up: That’s how it worked this weekend for the tours' tournament winners, Roger Federer, Grigor Dimitrov, and Ana Ivanovic. All three bounced back quickly from French Open disappointments and brightened their Wimbledon prospects considerably. Here’s a look at each of their performances. Together they reminded me of what Jimmy Connors said he missed about the sport after he retired. Yes, there were the big titles, he said, and yes, there was the competition. But what he missed most was the sound of people clapping for him.
They Live for the Applause
By Jun 16, 2014Line Calls
WTA Rome Betting Preview: Swiatek's odds are tough to swallow, but there may be no choice
By May 07, 2024Rome, Italy
Rome WTA preview: Will the Big 3 of Swiatek, Sabalenka and Rybakina extend their rule?
By May 07, 2024Tennis.com Interview
Newly 17 Mirra Andreeva gets Paula Badosa birthday wish in Rome debut
By May 06, 2024Lifestyle
Aryna Sabalenka has hilarious cake mishap while celebrating 26th birthday
By May 06, 2024Rome, Italy
Rome ATP preview: Djokovic and Nadal in, Sinner and Alcaraz out
By May 06, 2024They Said What?
A Class Act, Easily Ignored: Kudos to Ons Jabeur
By May 06, 2024Your Game
Racquet Review: Babolat Pure Strike 100 (16x20)
By May 06, 2024Press Release
Longtime Tennis Channel commentator and host Brett Haber agrees to five-year contract extension
By May 06, 2024Pop Culture
Naomi Osaka joins Angel Reese and Sha'Carri Richardson in new Beats by Dre ad campaign
By May 06, 2024They Live for the Applause
Thoughts on weekend titles by Roger Federer, Grigor Dimit
Published Jun 16, 2014