Andy Roddick auctioned off a naked tennis lesson over the weekend for $15,000 in order to raise money during Elton John's 16th annual Advanta World Team Tennis Smash Hits event. The 15K, the best money the lucky female fan has EVER spent, will be going to help those with AIDS in the South.
We applaud Andy for his commitment to raising money for such a great cause and for having a body that's worth 15 grand in the buff.
Seriously. Someone give me $15,000. I need to... buy something.
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Showing posts with label tennis. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 14
I Demand Someone Give me $15,000
Thursday, September 11
Serena is back on top!
Serena Williams' straight set victory over Jelena Jankovic in this year's U.S. Open Women's final was a marquee moment in her career. Not only is this Serena's 3rd U.S. Open title, but the win places her back in the #1 spot in the WTA Ranking. She is, once again, the #1 Women's Tennis player in the world.
And she's happy about it, if you couldn't tell from the picture taken moments after the Championship point :)
It has been 6 years since Serena's last U.S. Open title AND 5 years since she last held the #1 ranking. That is the longest span between #1 rankings of any professional tennis player in history, male or female. Only two years ago, due to injury and conditioning issues, Serena was down to #139 in the rankings! After an intense Quarterfinal match against her sister Venus Williams, one that felt like a Final to many, Serena is back on top. I couldn't be more proud.
I could go on and on about Venus and Serena and the amazing contributions they have made to professional tennis, professional WOMEN'S tennis, the sports world, the fashion industry, and to young black girls world-wide. I won't get all mushy or political on you, but I love these women. I really REALLY do. I think we will continue to see them make an impact on the world around us for years to come, and I can't wait.
Which sister is my favorite? Well, I must be honest. I love them both! When they face each other I usually root for whichever sister is ranked lower. I've always been a sucker for the underdog, what can I say? I always want their matches to go 3 sets, with a tie-breaker in each! They really do bring out the best athlete in each other.
This moment in time belongs to Serena alone. I'm sure her 9th Grand Slam title is just as sweet a victory as the first.
-boogie
Sunday, September 7
Can Roger Win 5 Straight?
Well, thanks to hurricane season, we have to wait until tomorrow to find out. What I know is all eyes tomorrow are going to be on Roger Federer as he attempts to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win 5 consecutive US tennis championships.
In a shocking turn of events, Andy Murray upset No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal to reach his first Grand Slam final. Murray took a match from Federer earlier this year at the Dubai Open, so this is anyone's title. Can the kid do it again or are we going to watch Federer continue his dominance? Time will tell!
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