Tennis-Prose

1 week ago | tennis-prose.com | Scoop Malinowski

By Scoop MalinowskiJan Michael Gambill once said players who don’t win Grand Slams are forgotten after they retire. And that may well the the case for Richard Gasquet, who retired after losing his second round match to Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros. Gasquet was a different player and personality though, the kind of figure who everybody respects and enjoyed watching play. Novak Djokovic is the ultimate champion. Rafael Nadal the ultimate competitive machine.

1 week ago | tennis-prose.com | Scoop Malinowski

Sam Querrey is broadcasting for the TNT Network and he revealed Tommy Paul is the most popular player in the locker room. If Casper Ruud really has a knee injury why would he play two losing sets 06 16 on it to Nuno Borges and risk further damage? Witness: “Thousands of fans are requesting refunds after Roland Garros scheduled Keys/Boulter on Philippe-Chatrier instead of Djokovic/Moutet.

1 week ago | tennis-prose.com | Scoop Malinowski

By Scoop MalinowskiTennis is a serious sport which requires infinite focus and concentration so it’s understandable that many top players like Ruud, Sinner, Fritz, Hurkacz, deMinaur, Opelka, Draper, Humbert may be considered boring – while the colorful, charismatic types like Kyrgios, Moutet, Fonseca, Carlos, Medvedev, Djokovic are the rare breed who stand out and generate buzz and controversy.

2 weeks ago | tennis-prose.com | Scoop Malinowski

Tiantsoa Sarah RAKOTOMANGA RAJAONAH of France. Her name has 32 letters, a whopping 19 more than Novak Djokovic. In case you have not heard of Tiantsoa, she is 19 years old and was born in Antsirabe, Madagascar on December 15, 2005. She is at her career high singles ranking right now – 238. The left-hander has won for ITF singles titles and her tennis inspirations are Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. She will play in the singles and doubles 2025 French Open main draws via wildcard.

2 weeks ago | tennis-prose.com | Scoop Malinowski

By Scoop MalinowskiYou probably have heard of Gail Falkenberg. She earned some media attention a few years ago for playing some low level ITF World Tour events. She is now 78 years and still trying to hustle her way into draws. Falkenberg is on the alternate list to get into the Sumter, South Carolina ITF $75,000 which begins on June 2. One may wonder why a 78 year old would still be playing professional tennis even though she loses every match 60 60 or 60 61.