10 Things About The 2013 Tennis Season You’ve Already Missed
So, I’m a little late getting started on the tennis season. Sorry. I was home for the holidays and family is distracting, then there was New Year’s Eve and I was drunk/hungover for a couple of days, then I was traveling and then I was sleeping. But now I’m back in my tiny New York apartment and in-between naps and meetings I’ve gotten somewhat caught up on the happenings. If you’re a bit slow like I am, here are 10 things you need to know:
The Picks for January 5th, 2013
In this episode of The Picks, Amy, Juan José and Lindsay pick winners for the ATP Doha final, and the WTA finals in Brisbane, Shenzhen and Auckland.
Changeover Music: Killing It Live
As 2013 rolls in, Changeover Music will change its format a bit. It will return to its Tuesday slot starting next week, but instead of focusing on one song, I’ll be picking a new batch of tunes every week. Also, the last Changeover Music of the month will be focused on an entire album. I’ll keep an eye on new releases, but I’ll also be picking old favorites.
For this week’s edition, here are five songs performed live in pretty spectacular fashion and in no particular order:
VIDEO: Sloane Stephens Calls Serena Williams’ “Come Ons” Disrespectful
After dropping the first set, 6-4, to Serena Williams in Brisbane, Sloane Stephens was frustrated by Williams’ shouts, calling them “disrespectful” during an on-court coaching session.
Changeover Chat: What to Expect from Andy Murray in 2013?
Andy Murray had his best career year in 2012, winning the Olympic gold and his first Slam at the US Open. We discuss what to expect from the World No. 3 in this week’s Changeover Chat, a quick back-and-forth exchange between the writing staff at The Changeover.
Best Tennis Writing of 2012
I have pretty much spend the entire year reading (and writing) about tennis, and so as the year draws to an end I thought I’d pay homage to the writers and bloggers who have kept me entertained, emotional, and informed. I begin this look back with a countdown of my twenty favorite tennis articles from 2012, and then I feature 10 blogs that have been staples in my life this year.
VIDEO: Piotr Wozniacki’s On-Court Coaching
In between sets of Caroline Wozniacki’s first round match against Ksenia Pervak in Brisbane, her father Piotr provided some on-court coaching.
Quick Take: Nadal pulls out of the Australian Open, Del Potro pulls out of Davis Cup for 2013
Amy, Juan José and Lindsay take on the recent news of Nadal withdrawing from the 2013 Australian Open and Juan Martín Del Potro deciding to opt out of Davis Cup for the entire 2013 season.