Archive for the 'Tennis Legends' Category

Tennis Legends Revealed #2

This is the second in a series of examinations of tennis-related legends and whether they are true or false.
Let’s begin!

Tennis Legends Revealed #1

This is the first in a series of examinations of tennis-related legends and whether they are true or false.
Let’s begin!

The Scars of Racism

SPORTS LEGEND: Pancho Gonzales received a scar from a knife fight he had when a young teen.

Producing a Handicap…

SPORTS LEGEND: The officials behind the pre-Open pro tennis tournaments once came up with a rule specifically to handicap Pancho Gonzales’ style of play.

I Don’t Think That’s What They Mean by a “Killer” Serve…

SPORTS LEGEND: A Wimbledon finalist was later convicted of murder.

Putting a Spin on a Loss

SPORTS LEGEND: During “The Battle of the Sexes” between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, there were special rules that gave King an advantage.