Kevin Ware
I'm a tennis-obsessed web designer living in the San Francisco Bay area. I am also a member of the GLTF (Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation of San Francisco), playing in club events and USTA league teams (4.0). I'm currently exploring the world of tennis blogging in order to become more involved with this sport I love so much. My blog can be found at www.sftennisfreak.com.
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SAP Open 2012: How a Match Can Turn on a Dime ... Or AnkleCall it "the pride of a champion" or whatever, but Andy stood up for himself as he was being bundled out the door by the younger Kudla. I'm sure he didn't want to go out that way: outplayed, frustrated, injured.
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Mary Jo Fernandez and Venus Williams: An Olympic Dilemma?Does Venus deserve a spot on the Olympic squad even if she doesn't legitimately qualify for it AND someone who does qualify gets bumped so she can take their spot?
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Novak, Rafa and a Historic Men’s Final at the Australian OpenIncreasingly, matches between Novak, Rafa, Roger and Andy are becoming superhuman feats of tennis brilliance combined with superhuman levels of physical endurance to a degree that defies description. That is a troubling trend.
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Australian Open Champion Victoria Azarenka and the WTA “Pandora’s Box”I think we're at another crossroads for the WTA, with a new Slam champion and number one who is unapologetic and doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her behavior on or off the court, yet is poised to be a slam challenger for the remainder of 2012.
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Why I Am Boycotting the Women's Final at the Australian Open Between Sharapova and AzarenkaThey are unapologetic and could care less about changing though they are well aware that fans and ticket-buyers are also put off by their noise. This is a horrible attitude for them to have at a time when the WTA desperately needs stars to market.
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Isner, Nalbandian, Nouni and the Issue of Timely ChallengesThis was a great match that should not have been decided by this type of bad call and subsequent controversy. But, if we know the ball was out anyway via replay, he should still have won the point, right?
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A Tale of 2 Petra Kvitovas: Her Perplexing Semifinal Loss Against Li NaPetra Kvitova could easily be the star of the 2012 WTA season if she plays with confidence. If she doesn’t, it could be a long season that will look very much like her semifinal loss to Lin Na at the Sydney International.
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Aga Beats Woza in a Marathon Down Under!Caroline’s defense is a great thing. Though it was ultimately a losing battle, it saved her several set points at the tail end of the second set. But that defense, no matter how great, is never going to “win” her a major title.
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More of the Same for the ATP in 2012?For the top three men on the ATP tour, the exhibition in Abu Dhabi seems to suggest more of the same for the 2012 season: Novak winning, Rafa struggling, and Roger fighting to stay motivated.
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'Raising Hope' on Fox is a Great Show About a Zany but Caring Family … and Oh Yeah, a Baby!The Chance family (Hope, Jimmy, Virginia, Burt and Maw Maw) and their shenanigans are over-the-top, but still believable. And in the end they really care about one another. I guess that’s why I keep coming back to the Chance household every week.
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On the Eve of the Aussie Open, is it Too Soon to Worry About Rafa?Rafael Nadal's loss to Gael Monfils in Qatar doesn't bode well for the strategic mindset Rafa will surely need to succeed at the year’s first major.
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Is 2012 the Year of Petra Kvitova?Watching Petra play is very much like watching elites like Lindsay or Serena at their prime. Elite women like that believe in their shots, and they believe in their games. She is now in that class and has the same sense of self-belief.
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2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Wrap-UpIn the end, I guess it was fitting that the final title of the year was decided between a player who is finally delivering on his early promise (Tsonga) AND a player who has had a career of historic proportions (Federer).
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Strike 1 (Andy Murray), Strike 2 (Rafa Nadal), and Strike 3 (Novak Djokovic)Maybe next year they will finally find a solution to the ongoing issue of late season injury and burnout on the tour. If not, we'll continue to have year-end events that let us down in terms of showing who is the true top dog on the ATP tour.
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The Price of Winning on the ATP TourAfter four days of play at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals, the number one and two ranked players in the world are on the bubble for making the semifinals, and the number three ranked player is out of the tournament after only one match...
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Andy Murray's Loss to David Ferrer Perfectly Illustrates the Beauty of TennisOne competitor might have more talent than the other, but it all comes down to what happens on the day, and who has the body and mind to prevail on that day. Just showing up is clearly not enough!
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At the End of 2011, the Greatness of Roger Federer in ContextThe stats that Roger has put up tell a story of overwhelming greatness even on this "downside" of his illustrious career. His Basel and Paris wins add some nice perspective and context to his overall career accomplishments.
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Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Preview: Why Roger Federer Will Win #6I don't think there's going to be much intrigue at this year's Barclays ATP World Tour Finals as Roger Federer is the clear favorite to take the top honors over Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Andy Murray.
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Petra Kvitova Versus Victoria Azarenka: the Underwhelming Battle for #2The only way this event (and the 2011 WTA season) can end on the best possible note is with a Kvitova win. That will give us all something positive to end this year on the WTA tour.
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WTA Championships in Istanbul Day 3, Match 3: Vera Zvonareva Versus Agnieszka RadwanskaEvery now and then, a special match or match-up of two particular players comes along and leaves you on the edge of your seat for every shot. Such was the case today between Vera Zvonareva and Agnieszka Radwanska!
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Rafa: An Intimate and Uncomfortable Look at Rafael NadalRather than diminishing this great champion in the eyes of his legion of fans, Rafa helps us all to better understand this remarkable and sensitive Grand Slam champion! -
Basic Concepts to Help You Remember What's Most Important to Help You Reach Your Website GoalsIt's easy to get caught up in the nuts and bolts of good web design. But I've found it's best to remember the basic principles of that will help inform your decision-making, make building/maintenance easier, and help you achieve your website goals.
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Rafa in Cordoba and Novak in BelgradeAt the end of their US Open final, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal seemed to be on two distinctly different trajectories. By the end of Davis Cup, Rafa had redemption as Novak's fortunes fell dramatically to the court with his bad back. -
A Year Later and I Still Love My Samsung Vibrant!My Vibrant has more than lived up to the hype of its' release. Even with the newer Galaxy S II variants, the original Vibrant more than holds its' own against the challengers. Let me list the reasons why I still love my Vibrant after over a year of use. -
My 2011 US Open Hangover, Part 2: Novak's Triumph, Rafa's Misery!Even with my pre-match analysis hanging like a cloud over my hopes for a Rafa victory, I still had hope he could win this match. But it was not meant to be in one of the most brutal men's matches every played at the US Open. -
My 2011 US Open Hangover, Part 1: Sam's Slam, Serena's Classless ActIt was an unsettling women's US Open final match. There was a palpable sense that Serena was going to lose this match in spectacular fashion. We just didn't know how spectacular it was about to become. Thoughts on Sam's victory and Serena's legacy. -
Rafa Versus Novak: My Take on the 2011 US Open Men's FinalNovak Djokovic could easily be regarded as the favorite in this match, but there is much that Rafael Nadal can and must do if he wants to defend his title at the US Open. -
Maybe it was Really Sam's Destiny All Along!Someone forgot to tell Sam Stosur that Serena Williams was the prohibitive favorite for the women's US Open championship. A good thing, I think, as Sam proved all of us wrong in dominating Serena for a straight sets 6-2 6-3 win for her first major title. -
Andy Roddick's Career Shows Signs of Life at This Year's US OpenI had written off Andy Roddick as a contender for this year's US Open. But there he was in the round of 16, playing (and winning) against David Ferrer of Spain. It would seem that the rumors of Andy's demise have been greatly exaggerated. -
Best 4 Out of 5: So What is "Fair" for the Men?Is it fair to ask the round of 16 men, specifically, to play4 straight days of potential 5 set matches when there opponents on the other side will have only 3 days of play? -
A Fan's Perspective on the US Open's Crappy SchedulingRain is only a small part of what is causing yet another crappy scheduling year for matches at the US Open. One Men's finalist is going to get the very short end of the stick for Sunday's final for no good reason... other than TV money! -
Tennis and Community: City Racquet Shop Opens in San FranciscoMarla Reid and Sheila Mackay have opened City Raquet Shop, San Francisco's only neighborhood tennis shop, offering high quality gear and stringing services, expert advice, and a place to connect with others who are passionate about the sport! -
Finally... Donald Young's Coming Out PartyDonald Young has slowly realized that just because he was able to turn pro at such a young age doesn't mean that he had any idea what it meant to be "professional". It took a lot of years and missteps, but hopefully the lessons he is learning will stick. -
A Fan's Take: Nadal Will Struggle If He Stays Behind the BaselineRafa can play great defensive tennis, and often turn that defense to offense. That might work for him at the French Open, but that's not how he will defend his US Open title against Novak Djokovic. -
Maria, the Scream Queen, Wins LoudlyIn this open letter to Maria Sharapova, US Open officials, the WTA, and the ITF, I question the need for such a great and admirable athlete to engage in what amounts to high-decibel gamesmanship in order to get the win. -
What Can Petra Kvitova Learn from Her US Open Loss? a Fan's PerspectivePetra's loss, and those of many other first-slam winners in their next slam, helps to bring focus on (and appreciation to) the remarkable abilities of the players who win when they are expected to win. -
The US Open Women's Semis and Finals: Who Will Be the Losing Finalist to Serena? (Pt 2)It seems pretty clear that this year's semi-finalists will be Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, and Vera Zvonareva. Assuming Serena will win the title, who will she beat in the finals? -
The US Open Women's Report: Who Will Be the Losing Finalist to Serena? (Pt 1)This year's US Open is Serena's to win or to lose. The rest of the women are just battling for a place as the losing finalist. Who will be the losing finalist? And will it be one of the top 8 seeds -
Semis and Final... The US Open Men: Who Will Win (Pt 2)Now that we have our predictions up to the quarterfinals, it's time to do the hard work and figure out who will be lifting the US Open trophy at the end of the year's last grand slam event! Will it be Novak, Rafa, Roger, or Andy? -
The Top Three... Maybe Murray...Finally Fish? the US Open Men: Who's Gonna Win? (Pt.1)Barring more rain from Irene, the US Open starts tomorrow in Flushing Meadow. The seeds have been announced and the draws have been set. Let's break them down to see how the top 8 seeds will fare this year. -
The Draws Are Out: Let the Tennis-"Gnashing" Begin!The US Open Draw ceremony was held on Thursday the 25th in New York. There is much to chew on in this year's US Open draws: at least for the men. -
Maria Sharapova, and the Will to Win "Ugly"Maria won her second title of the year in Cincinnati at the Western and Southern Open with a 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over Jelena Jankovic. It was an exquisitely ugly match to watch. What does this mean for the US Open? -
Serena and Novak: Brilliant!Serena and Novak continued their dominant play en route to their Rogers Cup titles this past weekend. Can anyone stop these record-breaking champs heading into the final stretch of the US Open Series? -
What's the Deal with Aggie Radwanska?!Agnieszka Radwanska at times appears to show little of the passion that we have come to expect from the best players. But her skills and determination provide the best evidence of the competitive spirit that lies within. -
No Marissa, Marion Bartoli in NOT a Gay Tennis Icon!While reporting at the Bank of the West Classic, I was asked about Marion Bartoli's status as a gay tennis icon for her gay fans. It was the first I had ever heard of such a thing; but it made good fodder for a humorous tournament posting. -
Serena Williams: What Fuels a ChampionSerena Williams completed a strong week of tennis by winning her first title since coming back from her foot surgeries and subsequent health scares. Comments made in her press conferences made me wonder what is the fuel that drives her to be the best. -
A Tale of Two Tennis PlayersA picture is worth a thousand words. And the difference between these two competitors in post-match pictures says a lot about the trajectory for each as they try to get back to the number one spot on the WTA tour. -
How the West was Won: Serena Wins Stanford for First Title in Comeback!In the span of one hell of an impressive week of tennis, Serena has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the pretenders (to her throne, that is) on the WTA tour. -
Something About CibulkovaAfter dealing with some abdominal injuries this spring, Dominika Cibulkova looks poised to make a run during the US Open Series summer hardcourt season. -
Sometimes, Tennis is Just a Game! - a Fan's PerspectiveSometimes we all need to be reminded that professional athletes are just human like the rest of us, and that there are more important aspects to life than playing or winning a game. -
It's Gonna Take More Than Sex Appeal to Help the Declining Popularity of Women's Tennis - a Fan's PerspectiveAs the elder superstars of women's tennis begin to fade, there is a distinct lack of players able to step in and fill the void. "Pretty" with a good forehand is not enough to make someone the next tennis superstar. -
New #1 Novak Djokovic Convincingly Beats Rafael Nadal for Wimbledon TitleWhat one word could I possibly use to describe the comprehensive display of tennis that Novak Djokovic displayed in beating Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon mens' singles final? I guess I'll settle on "brilliant". -
The Keys to a Nadal Victory on Sunday in the Wimbledon Final: A Fan's PerspectiveIn this match of men's tennis two top stars, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, there are a couple of key themes Rafa will have to focus on to take his third Wimbledon title. -
All Grunts Are Not Created Equal: A Fan's PerspectiveWomen's grunting in tennis has reached a new level at this year's Wimbledon, and now the WTA is finally listening to fan's complaints -
Men's Predictions for Wimbledon 2011A bit of study on the draws for the Wimbledon Men's Singles championships only confirms what we all already know: the top for seeds of Rafa, Novak, Roger and Andy are the men to beat! -
My Women's Wimbledon Predictions? You Gotta Be Kidding!Picking a Wimbledon Women's champion this year is about as easy as picking a set of lotto winning numbers. Hopefully I can bring some clarity to the chaos of the WTA heading into the next Grand Slam event. -
Lessons Learned from the Williams Sisters Two Rounds at EastbourneHaving both come back from injury layoffs, there was much to see in their first and second round Eastbourne matches.
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French Open 2011 Women's Final: Francesca Vs. NaSo here we are with our unlikely finalists. They are the oldest grand slam finals pairing since Wimbledon 1998 at 60 years and 79 days. But they are playing some pretty great tennis.
