1. Tennis Players' Reaction To The ATP Awards 2010 (Humor)

    Frankie’s News is back following an extended break. (And by extended we mean our last edition came out when dinosaurs had not yet become extinct. Ok, maybe not that long ago, but you get the idea)...

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  2. Humour vs. Humour: Why Novak Djokovic's Saturday Won't Be "Super"

    (For the wrong viewpoint in this Humour vs. Humour collaboration, please read Robert’s article. You may also like to check out Robert’s article if you enjoy fantasy writing...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about over 3 years ago 413 reads 50 comments

  3. Humour vs. Humour: Why Djokovic or Verdasco Will Make the US Open Semifinals

    Introduction After some intense calculations, the author of this piece has worked out that either Novak Djokovic or Fernando Verdasco will definitely make it as far as the semifinals of this year’s US Open...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about over 3 years ago 162 reads 14 comments

  4. Andy Murray: Another Slam Passes Him By

    It was reminiscent of the 2009 Australian Open: A certain Scot was declared a strong favourite for the title. A certain Swiss smiled when asked whether he thought a certain Scot should have been made a favourite for the title...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about over 3 years ago 283 reads 69 comments

  5. Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams Serve Up Hot Bagels in the Big Apple

    Kim Clijsters continued her stunning comeback in formidable style on day seven of the US Open. In her first appearance in New York since winning the title in 2005, the comeback mama progressed into the quarterfinals by knocking out world No...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about over 3 years ago 237 reads 28 comments

  6. Rewind 2003: The Coming of Andy Roddick

    Introduction With the recent resurgence of a certain Mr. A-Rod, I thought it would be a good time to rewind to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003; a date which is, no doubt, deeply engraved upon the mind of the American...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 238 reads 61 comments

  7. Tennis Players Make Revenge Taste Sweet (Humour)

    Frankie’s News is very happy to announce that one of our main rivals in the journalistic field of journalism has been well and truly silenced...for at least a couple of hours...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 218 reads 59 comments

  8. Tennis G.O.A.T. Debate Finally Resolved (Humour)

    Frankie’s Newsflash! G.O.A.T. Debate Finally Resolved! Since Roger Federer won his record 15th Slam by claiming the Wimbledon title for the sixth time in his career on Sunday, Jul...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 263 reads 31 comments

  9. So Close But Yet So Far: The Vanquished Heroes of Tennis

    Being a huge, massive, somewhat unhealthily obsessed Roger Federer fan, I settled into my armchair at 1.30pm UK time on Sunday 5th July 2009 ready to watch my favourite player ever break Pete Sampras’ record of fourteen Grand Slams...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 196 reads 49 comments

  10. Wimbledon Through the Eyes/Camera Lens of a Tennis Fanatic

    Frankie's News is excited to report that Frankie herself has already paid a visit to the most prestigious event in the tennis calender this year...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 274 reads 44 comments

  11. London Put on “Red Alert” As Murraymania Comes to Town!

    Yes, the time has finally arrived. Get out your brollies (unless you have tickets for Centre Court) and prepare to eat lots of strawberries and cream...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 351 reads 36 comments

  12. Do You Suffer from a Rafael Nadal Addiction?

    Just a bit of fun! (Part Two) (As I am kind, I decided to write a companion article for all those Rafael Nadal fans out there who could not relate to my “Do You Suffer From A Roger Federer Addiction?” piece...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 537 reads 49 comments

  13. Magnificent Murray Gives Dazzling Display On Day One

    Before you ask, I’ll come out and admit it: Yes, I am a Brit. But even those who are not from this great nation of tea-drinkers surely must admit that Andrew Murray is a pretty damn fine tennis player...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about almost 4 years ago 302 reads 41 comments

  14. Novak Djokovic Ends His Relationship with Rafael Nadal (Humor)

    Frankie's News has today intercepted a letter from Novak Djokovic—a tennis player known for his sense of humour—to his (former) tennis buddy, Rafael Nadal. However, this letter is anything but funny...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 4,787 reads 29 comments

  15. Rafael Nadal vs. Fernando Verdasco: The New Nadal vs. Federer?

    Not everyone may agree with me, but I think that the meetings between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco this year have produced some of the most thrilling matches in the world of men's tennis...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 1,407 reads 20 comments

  16. Walking In The Footsteps Of The Opponent

    I can hear the crowd buzzing outside. They are as impatient for this moment as I am. This moment I have spent my entire life dreaming of...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 160 reads 8 comments

  17. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Secret Pact (Humor)

    Frankie’s News today exclusively reveals that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the respective No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players in the world of men’s tennis, have been engaging in a number of private telephone conversations...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 4,063 reads 37 comments

  18. Tennis Wars Episode III: Birth Of The G.O.A.T. Knight

    A long time ago, in a galaxy which is quite some distance away (and which some say doesn’t actually exist)... Cue dramatic theme music and scrolling storyline...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 449 reads 31 comments

  19. Rafael Nadal: Three Weeks, Three Titles

    When I turned on my television set, ready to watch the Rome Masters tennis final, I got a very strong sense of déjà vu...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 380 reads 24 comments

  20. Tennis Wars Episode II: A Small Hope

    A long time ago, in a galaxy which is quite some distance away (and which some say doesn’t actually exist)... Cue dramatic theme music and scrolling storyline. The Spanish Empire is tightening its grip on the galaxy...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 274 reads 30 comments

  21. An Open Letter to Tim "The Tiger" Henman from a Scottish Pal

    Dear Timmy "The Tiger" Henman, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying your freedom now that the hopes of the nation are no longer on your shoulders...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 643 reads 59 comments

  22. Dream Recipe for the Perfect Tennis Player

    Here are the ingredients for my dream tennis player. Please note that the ingredients can be changed at the reader’s discretion but that the instructions should be followed in exactly the same order...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 557 reads 25 comments

  23. Men's Tennis Update: What Did We Learn in Monte Carlo?

    So what did we learn about our favourite boys whilst they played on the red stuff in Monte Carlo? Here are a few of my thoughts about what could be in store for the rest of the clay season if ...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 400 reads 62 comments

  24. Tennis Wars Episode I: The Spanish Empire Strikes Back...Again

    A long time ago, in a galaxy which is quite some distance away (and which some say doesn’t actually exist)... Cue dramatic theme music and scrolling storyline. It is a bleak time for Roger Forehander and his allies in the Tennis Rebellion...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 361 reads 17 comments

  25. Andy Murray Promises To Wear Kilt (Humour)

    Frankie’s News can today exclusively reveal that the well-known Scottish tennis player, Andy Murray, has promised to wear a kilt if he makes it to the final of one of the remaining Grand Slams this year...

    Frankie Written by Frankie about 4 years ago 572 reads 32 comments