There were dragons at the door, golden Buddhas smiling knowing greetings, red lanterns shining from the ceiling and  opium in the air — and that was just a prelude to the player part as tennis stars shined on South Beach last week for the Sony Ericsson Open kick off party. (more…)

When you make your living relying on a racquet the right frame is as vital to your game.  (more…)

He grew up in Brooklyn where his baby sitter was the bouncing yellow ball. Tagging along with his mother to the public park courts in Prospect Park, Levar Harper-Griffith grew into the top junior player in the nation supported by his single mom working multiple jobs to provide her son the opportunity to pursue his tennis dreams. (more…)

Prom night arrives tonight for Monica Seles and you’re invited to watch. (more…)

Helen Of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships. Ana of  Belgrade (and now Basel) is the face that prompts millions of mouse clicks. (more…)

The first time Denis Kudla and Junior Ore recall seeing Pete Sampras, they were watching him play Marat Safin on TV in the 2000 U.S. Open final. The next time they see Sampras, they’ll be passing him on court at Madison Square Garden Monday night. (more…)