For a change, I thought I’d offer up a nice plate overflowing with images. It’s tennis time around here, and I dug through some of my best memories, and found some cool shots of tennis stars – at work and at play. Or is that at play and at play?
As Day 3 of the US Open kicks off, hope you enjoy!
Who do you remember? Who got your adrenaline pushing on the court, or in those hot shots taken at social events? I can imagine a few…
The ladies at work include a few faves from days (not long) gone by
One red hot player on the circuit was Sabatini. She could draw a crowd wherever she went.
Jennifer Capriati was the teenage sweetheart who was one to watch, for a few years anyway.
She had her problems – too much too soon? A few years later, she attempted a shortlived comeback.
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That didn’t go too far, but she’s looking well in this New York Times online pic, from earlier this year.
Andre and Steffi
A pretty dynamic duo if ever there was one. Talent, talent talent. And maturing with so much grace and class.. Honored as the US Open opened, just 3 nights ago, Andre Agassi gives back to the game and the world of education, in a very personal way.
Andre and Brooke? Never made sense. Andre and Steffi? Class and quality, all the way.
He’s come a long way from that flying hair and attitude! Ain’t growing up grand?
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Williams sisters at work and at play. Hot, hot, hot at both!
Can’t help it. Some of the greats are also great to look at! Whatever they’re up to – wild athletics, or taking a moment.
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Rafa – you sure do move!
And Andy, you’re a cutie. I do love watching you play!
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And who still gets looked at? Yep. She does.
And I can’t really imagine that’s going to change any time soon. Can you?
I had loads of pictures to choose from when it came to Anna Kournikova. But I know you guys know how to find them as easily as I do…
But there are a few others on the tour worthy of admiration of all sorts. And we’ll be seeing one of them play with gusto – Maria Sharipova.
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I think you’ll agree – Maria is certainly no slouch – on or off the hard court.
SO many more I’d like to put here – as examples of giving the game enormous energy, style, and professionalism. Borg, Becker, Connors, McEnroe (what fireworks!), Ashe, Edberg, of course Billie Jean King, Navratalova… but this will have to do – for now!
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