JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Forget battle of sexes. Serena is impressive in her own right. Oct 29, 2009
" -- Ted, New York True. Though let's be clear: This will mark the first and last time Cyndi Lauper will be quoted in this space. Ivan Lendl is surely the forgotten star of the 1980s. Who else have we forgotten? My nominees: Lew Hoad, Roy Emerson, Vitas Gerulaitis and Mats Wilander. -- Prakash Panangaden, Montreal Definitely Wilander. Don't look now, but he won as many majors as John McEnroe. I think you're right about Gerulaitis. Too many people think of him as Turtle to McEnroe's Vin Chase, a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
In the Hall, it's not hard to be humbled Oct 10, 2009
But it was an image shown among a montage celebrating his great career that was compelling - a picture of the fresh-faced Rosewall and Lew Hoad in the room they shared before the famous 1953 Davis Cup final victory over the United States at Kooyong. Both wore flannelette pyjamas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Turning on a dime Sep 13, 2009
But I wanted to make some money by turning pro in 1963, and testing myself against the best - Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, Pancho Gonzalez to name the top three. Pro tennis then was a shaky proposition, a demanding life of one-night stands throughout the world with money enough for only a small cast, frequently in deplorable settings. (Boston Globe)
Hewitt: Women not fit enough to last five sets Jun 24, 2009
The country that dominated Wimbledon from the 1950s until the early 1970s by producing champions such as Lew Hoad, Ashley Cooper, Neale Fraser, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson and John Newcombe is down to one representative in the men's draw for the first time at a Grand Slam since tennis turned professional in 1968. Despite flying solo, Hewitt was relishing the challenge of doing well at Wimbledon. (ESPN -- Tennis)
22 and counting: U.S. men struggle to find Slam success Jun 22, 2009
That era was dominated by Australian greats such as Rod Laver, Lew Hoad and Roy Emerson. It was also a time when many top U.S. players stuck to collegiate competition or weren't inclined to travel overseas for events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Just the start for true blue Slammin' Sam Jun 6, 2009
Lew Hoad, Pat Rafter, Pat Cash - the kick serve, made in Australia, made them, too. Stosur has the same athleticism, the bravado, the flair that distinguished Australian players in the glory days. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
