Arrive early, stay hydrated (refill your water bottle at the drinking fountains rather than keep paying $6 for an Evian), cheer on the players you discover on the outer courts, and at lunch, try the Momofuku chicken sandwich. And bring sunscreen. Most of all, fall in love with tennis up close and personal all over … Continue reading
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Wimbledon 2018: American Jack Sock in Double Doubles in Week Two
Jack Sock is still hard at work at the All England Club. The American sensation is still winning matches (n men’s and mixed doubles) in the second week at Wimbledon. Sock, of course, is a Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medalist in doubles, and is proving to be one of the greatest doubles players around. Sock, … Continue reading
Tennis This Week: Davis Cup (USA vs Belgium) in Nashville
Tennis This Week: Davis Cup (USA vs Belgium) in Nashville It’s the world’s largest annual international tennis competition… and it’s coming to Music City. Expect a lot of home team love, Southern-style when Team USA and Team Belgium meet in the Davis Cup in Nashville this weekend… especially after John Isner’s victory at the Miami Open yesterday—the … Continue reading
Jack Sock Ready To Roll At Roland Garros
Jack Sock, who has won 35 of his past 47 matches, is in the best shape of his career. Physically, mentally and emotionally he keeps setting his own personal bar higher and higher. At Roland Garros, which begins today, Sock hopes to make it to the quarterfinals (and beyond) at a Grand Slam for the … Continue reading
With the Doubles Win, Jack Sock And Steve Johnson Advance Team USA To The Davis Cup Quarters
Americans Jack Sock and Steve Johnson won their doubles match in three sets Saturday, sending the United States to the Davis Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Switzerland. Sock and Johnson were the bronze medalists in men’s doubles at the Rio Olympics. The American duo beat Henri Laaksonen and Adrien Bossel 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-6 … Continue reading
Jack Sock, John Isner Win Davis Cup First-Round (vs Switzerland)
It happened in Birmingham, Alabama. And during Black History Month, no less. American exceptionalism knows no color lines. Jack Sock and John Isner, of the United States, swept Friday’s singles matches in a first-round Davis Cup tie against Switzerland. Sock, currently ranked number 20 in the world, defeated 146th-ranked Marco Chiudinellli 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 in the … Continue reading
Jack Sock to lead US against Switzerland in Davis Cup
The United States will be without the Bryan brothers, who announced their retirement from Davis Cup action… but count on Jack Sock and John Isner. Jack Sock, John Isner, Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey have been named to the U.S. Davis Cup roster that will face a Switzerland team minus Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka next … Continue reading
Jack Sock Starting Strong in 2017
At the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, No. 4 seed (and last year’s finalist) American Jack Sock has moved on to the quarter-finals. Sock, No. 2 seed John Isner (USA), No. 7 seed Steve Johnson (USA) and France’s Jeremy Chardy will battle it out for the finals slot in the bottom half of the … Continue reading
CAL RIPKEN JR., JACK SOCK and Others: 2016’s Most Inspiring Sportsmanship Moments To Be Honored On Nov. 19
CAL RIPKEN JR., JACK SOCK and Others Involved In 2016’s Most Inspiring Sportsmanship Moments To Be Honored On Nov. 19 The stars of sportsmanship will be out at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on Saturday, Nov. 19. That night, the Musial Awards will celebrate the class acts in sports. Honorees include baseball hall … Continue reading
Number 1 American Jack Sock Moves On To Quarterfinal In Stockholm
I expect we’ll be seeing Jack Sock on the cover of Tennis magazine sometime soon. Just this week, Sock jumped two places to become the No.1 American male player for the first time in his career. Turning 24 years old a month ago, Sock is currently ranked number 23 in the world. Sock has had a strong … Continue reading