Internazionali BNL d’Italia -2026

Internazionali BNL d’Italia ATP 1000, WTA 1000
Rome, Italy
May 5-17, 2026

The Five Villages of Cinque Terre are spread across the coastline of the Ligurian Riviera

Surface: Clay

Mutua Madrid Open ATP 1000 WTA 1000

 

Cibeles Fountain - The Palacio de Cibeles, formally known as the Palacio de Comunicaciones, served as the city's main post office and now houses the Madrid City Council. The fountain features the goddess Cybele and is an iconic landmark where fans celebrate Real Madrid soccer titles.

Indian Wells 2026

 

Sunrise in Indian Wells

Cincinnati Open 1000 - ATP and WTA

 

What an impressive looking stadium in Cincinnati

International BNL d’Italia ATP 1000, WTA 1000

 

International BNL d’Italia ATP 1000, WTA 1000
Rome, Italy
May 6-18, 2025

Pietrangeli Stadium

Miami Open 2025

 

Miami Open WTA 1000 and ATP 1000

Miami, USA

March 18-30, 2025

Indian Wells 2025

 

Indian Wells ATP 1000 and WTA 1000

Indian Wells, USA

March 5-16, 2025

Exhibit at the Indian Wells Arts Festival

Cincinnati - ATP/WTA 1000

  

                   

Roland Garros 2024 - ATP 1000, WTA 1000

Roland Garros
Stade Roland Garros
May 26-June 9, 2024
Paris, France

The Rose Window, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. 

One of the most renowned features of Notre Dame was its stunning collection of stained glass windows. These intricate works of art, dating back to the 13th century, depicted biblical narratives, saints, and symbolic motifs, illuminating the interior with a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. The Rose Window, a crowning jewel of Gothic artistry, mesmerized visitors with its intricate tracery and radiant portrayal of religious iconography.

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Italian Open 2024 - ATP/WTA 1000

“You may have the world if I may have Italy” — Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

C'è qualcosa nell'Italia -

The city of Verona is rich of Roman antiquities (the city is also known as little Rome), nevertheless it is mostly famous as the setting of the love story Romeo and Juliet. The symbol of the city is the great Roman Arena (Arena di Verona).

Miami Open 2024 - ATP 1000/WTA 1000

Miami Open ATP 1000, WTA 1000
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, Florida, USA

WTA March 19-30
 ATP March 20-31, 2024

Surface: Hard
Draw: Singles 96, Doubles 32

The tournament was first held in 1985 and is considered the second half of the Sunshine Double.

Indian Wells 2024 - ATP 1000, WTA 1000

 Indian Wells, California, USA

ATP 500 Rio de Janeiro, ATP 250 Qatar and Mexico, WTA 1000 Dubai

One of the Miracle Gardens of Dubai, UAE

ATP Rotterdam 500, Argentina 250, Delray Beach 250 and WTA Qatar 1000

 

Sunshine Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg, Florida

Theme for the thread - Bridges. Bridges serve to join and connect different people or things - just like  sports...  

With four tourneys this week we are humming along in 2024. Grigor Dimitrov is I think determined to create and sustain his revival.  Am keeping fingers crossed for him while hoping that Frances Tiafoe and FAA can really make their mark this year, without injuries.  Can Emma Radacanu have her own revival?  I hope so.  So far I don't see major story lines emerging in 2024 so will be patient.  

Congratulations to this past week's winners:

Abu Dahbi, UAE:

Singles - Elena Rybakina
Doubles - B. Mattek-Sands/S. Kenin

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Singles  - K. Pliskova
Doubles  - A. Muhammad/C. McNally

Cordoba, Argentina

Singles  - L. Daderi

Doubles  - A. Molteni/M. Gonzalez

Dallas, Texas

Singles  - T. Paul

Doubles  - M. Purcell/J. Thompson

Marseille, France

Singles  - U. Humbert

Doubles  - T. Machac/Z. Zhang

Who is playing and where?...

Asian Swing continues in China - ATP 1000, WTA 1000

 

Chinese actress Li Li-Hua was an opera-trained megastar at home when she became one of the first Chinese women to star in a Hollywood film. In 1958, she acted alongside Victor Mature in the romantic drama China Doll

We are reminded that China and indeed parts of the Asian diaspora were very much a part of movie productions in Hollywood's heyday.  Shanghai itself was central to quite a few movies.  The 1930s, considered the first "Golden Period" of Chinese cinema, saw the advent of the leftist cinematic movement. The civil war between Nationalists and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was reflected in the films produced. It would take years before  Asian actors belatedly received the accolades of the Hollywood movers and shakers.  

The Asian Swing; Guadalajara + The Laver Cup

 

The Asian Swing is in full swing this week with two 250s both tours, but the women are also competing in  a WTA 1000 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

This coming week's starts are a little off kilter for the ATP, while the women's 1000 in Guadalajara and the 250 in Guangzhou begin Sept 17 & 18, the men begin midweek on Wednesday in Chengdu and Zhuhai. And the Laver Cup begins Fri, September 22-24 in Vancouver, Canada.

Congratulations to last week's champions:

San Diego Open:

Singles -  Barbora Krejcikova d. Sofia Kenin

Doubles: B.Krejcikova/K. Siniakova d. D. Collins/C. Vandeweghe

Japan Open:

Singles: Ashlyn Krueger d. Lin Zhu

Doubles: A-L Friedsam/N. Kichenok d. A. Kalinskaya/Y Putintseva

If you already don't know you can check the results of Davis Cup finals here Davis Cup

HEAT'S ON IN CINCINNATI 2023

 

As they say - there's no rest for the wicked or for the players competing in the North  American Swing. From the rain in both Toronto and Montreal, we're back-to-back this week in Cincinnati for another combined Masters and WTA 1000 event.

Congratulations to this week's champions:

Toronto Men's Champ Jannik Sinner d. Alex de Minaur; Doubles Champs Arevalo/Rojer d. Ram/Salisbury.

Montreal Women's Champ Jessica Pegula d. Liudmila Samsonova; Doubles Champs Aoyama/Shibahara d. Krawczyk/Schuurs.

So let's play ball and see some Abstract Art👇

O Canada! ATP 1000 Toronto, WTA 1000 Montreal

 

           Canadian art for Hartt 

Bubbles by Canadian artist Kelly McNeil

ITALIAN OPEN - ROME ATP/WTA Masters 1000

 

Congratulations to the Mutua Madrid Champions, WTA  #2 Aryna Sabalenka and ATP #1 Carlos Alcaraz.  Razzie Award to Madrid's event organization for a slew of faux paus - from 'Cake-Gate' to not allowing the Women's Double Champions speak at their ceremony. If Feliciano Lopez is feeling the heat, well asi es la vida😕

However, Tennis moves on quickly.  Viva Italia for 12 days - the event is more than just tennis. It's an entertainment experience, high fashion, fine food, fabulous shopping and celebrity musical performances have made the tournament one of the most glamorous stops on the ATP/WTA Tours.  

Let's play ball!👇

Mutua Madrid Open ATP and WTA 1000

    For Foodies...... 

One of the most traditional and famous rice dishes in Spain, paella comes in several varieties, but if you can, try Valencia paella. Valencia is the region in which this dish originates