Tagged With: US Open
Game Changer Arthur Ashe
Today we recognize Game Changer Arthur Ashe, a tennis icon and social activist. Arthur Ashe rose through the tennis ranks in the late 1960s and 70s. He became the first black man to win a Wimbledon, US Open, or Australian Open, and remains the only one til this day. Along with Yannick Noah (French Open), … Continue reading
>Venus Withdraws from US Open Due to Illness
> After a great first round match, Venus Williams today withdrew from the US Open due to a recent illness diagnosis. Williams found our recently that she suffers from Sjogren’s Syndrome. The autoimmune illness affects energy levels and causes joint pain and fatigue. Williams missed two tournaments this summer as she wasn’t feeling well. She … Continue reading
>Rafa Makes History
> Late Monday evening, after quite a few rain delays, Rafael Nadal became the youngest player, at age 24, in tennis history to complete the career Grand Slam with his win at the 2010 U.S. Open. Nadal becomes only the 7th men’s player in history to complete the career Grand Slam (Australian Open, French Open, … Continue reading









