Is the Tennis Tour Really Grueling?

You always hear it from the guys at the top that the tour is too long and too physically demanding.

I can't identify with such complaints since I  never pulled down millions for hitting tennis balls and instead look at an hourly rate.

Here is what the pros say according to ESPN.

Dream Matches and Best Matches Ever

I have so many best matches ever to watch and remember that it is now hard to say what is the best match of all times.

I still remember Rosewall and Laver in Houston for the WCT finals in 1971 and I suppose there were others but this one stands out to me.  Video.

Here are the dream match-ups that I found listed on Yahoo for 2013.

How about McEnroe vs Wilander in the Davis cup match that lasted 6 hours.


This site isn't bad.  It has a personal choice for the top 20 best matches with a slide show.  I agree with about half of these.  Of course I didn't see all of them, but it is likely the writer didn't see all the matches I've seen either.

I still can't believe it has been 31 years since Mac beat Wilander in that Davis Cup match.  I will have to say Mac is a great commentator for tennis matches but he still has that temper going onto the court.

Wilander is a gentleman and his traveling tennis camps are a great testament to his love of the game and his willingness to share it.   

 Check out Wilander on Wheels.

Indian Wells Prize Money

The big $$$Million Dollar cash payoff for players at Indian Wells will continue to make the tournament one of the most popular in the U.S. and for players probably one of the most popular in the world.

Here is an inside scoop on why the tournament is now at the top of the A list.

Indian Wells

Indian Wells is the Tennis Oasis in the Desert

This article makes a good point.  Where are the places to watch a great match.  The U.S. Open is one but of course once you've been there you need to consider whether you want to brave the cab rides again or the run for the good seats unless you reserve one.

Nadal and Federer face each other tonight at 10pm.

 Federer and Nadal face each other here again after all these years.

Fed and Rafa Rivalry Still Going Strong but for how long.

Capriati

Here is another sad story relating to Capriati supposedly stalking an x-boyfriend.  I hope it turns out well for her simply because I find it hard to believe.  

Federer Still Aims for Number One

While playing fewer tournaments Federer claims he can still hit the number one spot if he plays exceptionally well.  More importantly, he believes he can win more Grand Slam tournaments.

I think he can win more as well though the number one position will be tough to get as long as Djokovic stays healthy.  

I hope Fed stays in the game for another decade.   We need more records that can't be broken.

Cyber Bullies Move to Tennis - Rebecca Marino To Quit Tennis

This is a sad story about a female tennis player who had enough problems of her own without others adding to them by personally attacking her online.  It also makes you aware the social media is not always a good thing.  It would have been best to limit comments if possible or to just have a fixed page.

Rebecca Marino is going to quit tennis.

I hope she can still find a place on the tennis court either as a teacher or coach since someone so talented would be a great benefit to anyone wanting to learn this game.  You have to think she must have loved this game to become so proficient and hopefully she can find a way to get back to that place.  I always found tennis a great way to escape from those things that can bring you down but the pressure of playing for a living may have been the decisive factor in making it less enjoyable.     I wish her well.