Category Archives: Tennis

The Sports Archives – The Championships, Wimbledon – 5 World Records

Posted on June 15, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Special Thanks to Author:  Jonathan Piggins The Championships, Wimbledon returns to the All England Lawn Tennis Club this June to see the greatest tennis stars in the world battle it out for the most coveted title in tennis. In preparation … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 Facts about the French Open!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Special Thanks to Author:  Jonathan Piggins The 2011 Roland Garros French Open is seeing some fantastic tennis – from Rafael Nadal’s fantastic form to Li Na’s historic entry as the first ever Chinese player to reach the French Open Final. … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Rivalries – Tennis Siblings

Posted on January 19, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Who can write a sports archives blog about sibling rivalry in tennis without mentioning Serena and Venus Williams? The Williams sisters have pushed their own limits as well as each others buttons for the longest time, both growing up and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Venus Williams Wins In Style

Posted on January 18, 2011 by thesportsarchives

What caught fans eyes yesterday at the Australian Open was not that it was Venus Williams who was playing nor the fact that she won 6-3, 6-2, but rather the fact that so much of her talent was revealed.  Not … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Tennis Great René “Le Crocodile” Lacoste

Posted on December 4, 2010 by thesportsarchives

René Lacoste is well-known as designer of the shirts with the little crocodile emblem.  Before Lacoste ever dreamed up the crocodile logo, he was playing tennis like a crocodile back in the 1920s and 1930s.  He was known as one … Continue reading →

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Rafael Nadal advances to semifinals in 2010 US Open

Posted on September 10, 2010 by thesportsarchives

In Flushing Meadows, NY, Rafael Nadal will advance to his third consecutive semifinal in the US Open. Nadal defeated No. 8 Fernando Verdasco to inch closer to achieving the only Grand Slam title he has yet to win. No. 1 … Continue reading →

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Roger Federer advances in US Open

Posted on September 3, 2010 by thesportsarchives

Roger Federer had an easy time of advancing to the third round of the 2010 U.S. Open, beating Andreas Beck 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in 95 degree heat at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match lasted 1 hour and 41 minutes contrast … Continue reading →

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Opening Day!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by thesportsarchives

Welcome to The Sports Archives Blog. Please comment and post anything sports here.  It is open to all and everyone.  Please try to post content in it’s proper category (see sidebar).  For example, if you wish to discuss the World … Continue reading →

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