Tommy Haas Wins Against Tommy Haas, but Loses to Roger Federer
07/03/2009
I've been a huge fan of tennis ever since Pete Sampras burst on the scene as a gangly 19 year old and aced his way to his first grand slam trophy. And then he had 14. I remember sitting on the edge of my seat in clench-fisted panic during Wimbledon 2001, when a barely known, pony-tailed teenager toppled the-then indomitable god of tennis. Soon that teenager was swinging his racket with some flourish of his own. Now, he’s the god of tennis, better known as Roger Federer, fighting off dogged challengers to his four-year reign.
Thank goodness there are these paranormal beings that fill those lofty shoes and furnish us with that kind of magic time after time, year after year, undaunted, relentless and almost always victorious in their pursuits. We often look to sport to celebrate the victories we cannot ourselves achieve, to be one with the kind of infallibility we could not otherwise experience and to savor the taste of the unstoppable adrenalin rush that amateur battles rarely provide. That's what professional tennis has meant to me in all my years of watching it.
I write about a great deal of things in addition to tennis, in particular politics and media issues. If interested you can check out my writing at http://karthikaswamy.com
Karthika,
I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart
Thanks,
Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
12 days ago
At long last the second part of the 49ers All "No" team is here:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268746-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-pt-2-the-linemen
46 days ago
For a serve-volley fan!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262545-in-the-zone-with-boris-becker
56 days ago
Karthika, perhaps u'd be interested -
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261805-rafael-nadal-the-story-inside-out-part-i-the-promise
exclusively on Rafa :D
56 days ago
Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead
58 days ago
This article was originally published in support of Relay for Life. If you have read this before, then I apologize, but please considering donating at least $1 to Make a Wish in the memory of Josiah Herring. In light of several recent events I felt compelled to revisit cancer awareness and have not had the time for a new article. I Promise to have a new article out soon in support of the cause.
Thank you everyone!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two
61 days ago
We witnessed an absolutely eventful US Open this time, dotted with numerous incidents. Here's a pictorial compilation of all those moments in the singles draw which stood out and caught our attention during those 15 days.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256972-some-moments-to-remember-from-the-2009-us-open
Hope u can have a look into it.
Thanks.
66 days ago
Karthika,
I felt you might get a kick out of this little piece. It has an important message for everyone. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255532-be-smart-play-joyfully-today?just_published=1
Thanks,
Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
68 days ago
The "Glove of Their Own" movement continues to gain forces!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250559-bernie-williams-drives-home-the-winning-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own/page/2
74 days ago
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A GREAT DAY FOR TENNIS ON B/R!
ROB & JOAN got promoted to [Senior Writer]!!!
75 days ago
I am guessing that was some sort of a milestone. It has been there on Rob's Message Board for a couple of days now. Congratulations...
75 days ago
Read the ''Tweetering..''
I don't think its your first time, but It's a first for me.
To read you elsewhere, that was great! Loved it too!
Congratz K : )
78 days ago
Check out this interesting article about Venus Williams, by Rob York:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247188-venus-williams-big-sis-in-search-of-a-niche
I really enjoyed this!
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Damali Binta YAEL said...
Deletehttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/295886-bleacher-report-has-a-head-start-on-stem-public-awareness-initiative
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