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Raquel Kops-Jones At The Sony Ericsson Open

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's Raquel Kops-Jones Sony Ericsson Open(l-r) Commentator Bud Colliins, Racquel Kops-Jones, USA and Abigail Spears, USA


American Raquel Kops-Jones joined Bud Collins and doubles partner Abigail Spears on stage at the Sony Ericsson Open on Wednesday.

Kops-Jones and Spears advanced to the doubles quarterfinal round after defeating Ukrainian sisters Alona and Kateryna Bondarenko 6-4, 6-4.


Black Tennis Pro's Raquel Kops-Jones Sony Ericsson Open Black Tennis Pro's Raquel Kops-Jones Sony Ericsson OpenBlack Tennis Pro's Raquel Kops-Jones Sony Ericsson Open

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Serena Continues Reign Over Chinese Women To Reach Semis In Miami

Serena Williams, USA

Na Li became the third successive Chinese woman to fall under the dominance of American Serena Williams at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

This victory places Serena into the semifinal round, but it hasn't come easy. The Chinese women have been formidable opponents. Getting past Shuai Peng and Jie Zheng was no easy feat.

Today Na Li nearly toppled the world no. 1 player, but made some costly errors in the second set allowing Serena to set up a third deciding set. The decision came down to Serena defeating Li 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-2.

Serena now awaits a potential opponent in sister Venus who is scheduled to play Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic.


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A Tale Of Two Frenchmen: Tsonga In... Monfils Out

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Sony Ericsson OpenJo-Wilfried Tsonga, France


Both Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France have become very captivating players on the ATP Tour. Knowing that they have an upcoming match always gives me great anticipation to see the power and flair that I know each of them will bring.

Today was a split decision on all fronts.

Up first, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's opponent was one of his very own, Frenchman Gilles Simon. Tsonga seemed to be a bit rocky at first. It is my understanding that he felt ill before the match. I thought he looked a bit ill during the changeovers in yesterday's match. Whatever the matter, after dropping the first set, Tsonga was able to pull himself together sufficiently to take the next two sets and defeat Simon 6-7(4-7), 6-3, 6-2.

Now in the quarterfinals, something no other Frenchman has done in Miami in the last ten years, Tsonga will face Serbian Novak Djokovic. Tsonga has had Djokovic's number over their last several meetings, we'll see if the trend continues.


Black Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils Sony Ericsson OpenGael Monfils, USA


Up next, Gael Monfils and American Andy Roddick. I am still so traumatized that it's difficult to speak on the match.

Monfils beautifully broke Andy Roddick at 5-5 in the first set to go up 6-5. He previously held serve relatively comfortably for every other game, but what does he do after breaking Roddick? He drops serve, gets into a tiebreak and forgets how to play tennis.

The balance of the match was an uphill battle for Monfils. A battle he lost to Roddick 7-6(2), 6-4.

I have a headache.



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The Power of Venus And Serena Sends Opponents Packing

Monday, March 30, 2009

Black Tennis Pro's Serena Williams Sony Ericsson OpenSerena Williams, USA


Don't tell me Serena doesn't take her tennis career seriously!

Three successive days of play may place wear and tear on the body, but not on the iron will of Americans Venus and Serena Williams. The sisters walked away winners on Monday, as well as quarterfinalists at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Up first was Venus against Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska, the two battled it out for over two hours. Radwanska was able to take advantage of Venus getting a slow start and took the first set. As she has done time and time again, Venus pulled it together and took the next two sets, defeating Radwanska 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Post match Venus said, "Every now and then everybody has those kinds of matches. I was hitting really well in the practice. Came out, and things weren't going the way I imagined they would, but that's tennis.

"I just had a lot of errors. Seemed like when I had the winner it became an error. On days like that, you just kind of have to let the errors go behind you and still continue to play aggressively and not pull back. Fortunately I've had experiences like that before, and thankfully I know how to get through it."

Venus will next face Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic.


Black Tennis Pro's Venus Williams Sony Ericsson Open

Venus Williams, USA

Serena hit the courts against an opponent that usually gives her a bit of trouble, China's Zheng Zie. As usual, the combination did not disappoint. Serena took a quick lead over Zie to reach 5-0 in the first set. However, very soon after Serena made some costly errors and Zie was level at 5-5 causing Serena all kinds of frustration.

After Serena eventually took the the first set, Zie was able to come back and secure the second. The drama-filled hard shot making match was eventually won in the third set by Serena. She defeated Zie 7-5, 5-7, 6-3.

Post match Serena said, "I don't think I played great. I thought she played probably her best tennis yet. I think I started out great and then maybe my focus lost. Next thing I know, I was in a 5-5 in the first set, which should have never been. Just happy to get through it."

Serena also talked about her current World No. 1 status. "Most of all I enjoy winning slams and the big tournaments. I obviously do enjoy being No. 1. I think it's great. I think it's the epitome of a great athlete. At the end of the day, I've been No. 1 and I'll be No. 1. It seems like I'll be remembered more for how many Grand Slams I'll win. But No. 1 I think is also equally as important."



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Monfils And Safin Take It To The Limit!

Black Tennis Pro's Gael Monfils Sony Ericsson OpenGael Monfils, France

On Sunday Frenchman Gael Monfils and Russian Marat Safin played the best match of the Sony Ericsson Open thus far hands down. Okay, of all the matches I've seen - which has been most.

Monfils and Safin took fans through damn near every emotion possible - joy, pain, anger, elation, anticipation, and on and on and on. I was so glad when it was over, I couldn't take any more.

To achieve the victory Monfils rallied from 2-5 down in the third set, and saved two match points on his way to a win that concluded the only way that it could have... in a tiebreak. Fortunately for Monfils and very unfortunately for Safin, Safin's serve went way south during the tiebreak.

After nearly three hours Monfils defeated Safin 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(3).

Of his performance, Monfils said, “It wasn't a good match for me today, I played very badly. I mean, I just survived. I never give up on the court. I had luck because he missed two shots on his match point, but purely tennistically [sic] it was very empty today. Nothing. Maybe I have a good serve sometime.”

And you drove those of us watching nuts!! But congratulation nonetheless.

Next up for Monfils is American Andy Roddick in the round of 16.


Black Tennis Pro's Marat Safin Sony Ericsson OpenMarat Safin, Russia



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Blake! Blake? Blake...

Black Tennis Pro's James Blake Sony Ericsson OpenJames Blake, USA


American James Blake played a very competitive match and hit some of his usual amazing shots against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic at the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday, but it wasn't enough.

At the end of the impressive shot-making contest, Tomas Berdych walked away with the win defeating Blake 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3.

I have other thoughts on the matter, but the picture says it all.


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Venus, Serena And Tsonga Prevail

Black Tennis Pro's Venus Williams Sony Ericsson OpenVenus Williams, USA

Sunday was neither a day of rest or salvation for top players Dinara Safina, Ana Ivanovic, Vera Zvonareva or Nadia Petrova. Each player was knocked out in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Americans Venus and Serena Williams did not fall victim to the Sunday blues of the other ladies. Both Venus and Serena displayed convincing wins as they moved into the round of 16.

German Anna-Lena Groenefeld fell in straight sets to Venus 7-5, 6-3, and China's Shuai Peng did likewise to Serena 7-5, 6-2.

Black Tennis Pro's Serena Williams Sony Ericsson OpenSerena Williams, USA

Up next for Venus is Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska and Serena will play China's Jie Zheng.



Black Tennis Pro's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Sony Ericsson OpenJo-Wilfried Tsonga, France


In a fairly routine victory, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga knocked out American qualifier Robert Kendrick 7-5, 6-4.

Tsonga will confront fellow Frenchman Gilles Simon in the round of 16.


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For The Healthy Lifestyle Conscious Little Ones... New Jammies

Saturday, March 28, 2009

A Healthy Lifestyle And Love For Sports Begins With Baby Pajamas


~New Jammies Introduces Organic Clothing Designs with a Companion Bedtime Storybook that Inspires Little Athletes to Get Out and Play~




NEW YORK- - Today, as national attention on unhealthy childhood habits grows, New Jammies introduces a playful and sporty spring collection of certified organic pajamas that promote healthy living through teaching children about the importance of exercise.

New Jammies founder Nicole Weinberger is making a name for herself and her business in the childrenswear industry by creating signature designs that offer much more than simply being adorable and comfortable clothing that is also environmentally responsible.

The new collection of New Jammies infant and children’s pajamas, playtime rompers, and “onesie’s” are decorated in one of four whimsical sports-themed patterns featuring: soccer balls, tennis balls and rackets, swimmers and waves, and golf balls and golf clubs. Beyond the concept that children will associate these sports images with a healthy lifestyle, there is a powerful story behind the fabrics themselves.

Each garment comes with an educational book, authored and illustrated by Weinberger, introducing babies and children to sports through colorful pictures, stories, and fairytales. The book Tales From New Jammie-Land: Tale 2: I Dream of Sports features P.J. the rabbit who explores various sports that children play. The cartoon-like character and illustrations capture the attention of little ones and familiarize them with many different sports and types of exercise.

The book expands on the first Tales From New Jammie-Land Tale 1: The Best Fruit of All that explored healthy eating through colorful fruit and vegetable designs.

“Parents all over the country have commented about their children’s positive response to the colorful fruit and veggie jammies and matching books. Young children just learning to speak could point at shapes on their jammies, and in the books, and recognize them as one of the foods they loved eating (especially the bananas and blueberries!). As I heard these stories from parents, I thought if children could identify these images as tasty, fun foods, then perhaps they could also recognize these sports activities as being fun” said Weinberger.

New Jammies also recently released nature patterns and a special, fun holiday pattern with timeless images from the game of “jacks.” The “jacks” prints come in snug-fit, long sleeve shirt and pant sets.

New Jammies products are available in select U.S. boutiques across the country and online, in sizes newborn to age 6 and are designed and manufactured in compliance with all consumer safety products regulations.

More information can be found at www.newjammies.com


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