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A page on which to interact with and get to know fellow “Grandstand” users.
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Ricky’s Facebook Chats deserve being mentioned. They’re great. And here’s a FAQ about favstar. Who knew? http://favstar.fm/help/faq
I don’t want to compliment Ricky too much on his style of writing and originality. Otherwise he is going to get delusions of grandeur! 🙂
Nelson Mandela.
RIP.
very well said, RITB.
https://tenngrand.com/2013/12/06/tennis-players-react-to-the-death-of-nelson-mandela/
RIP Nelson Mandela. The world has lost an extraordinary human being, a true hero and a role model for us all now and those who come after us.
Nelson Mandela showed the world how to come back from true hardship and adversity, after twenty seven years in prison. He did not give in to bitterness. Rather he made the most of his freedom. He lived his life to the fullest.
This man was an inspiration to me throughout his life. A man of uncommon courage, class, grace, dignity and wisdom.
I am just thankful that there was a Nelson Mandela. Now he has gone to his rest and we are all the poorer for it.
RIP, Nelson Mandela.
With the passing of Nelson Mandela a light in the world has gone out.
Lol ed, that’s just what Cameron said! Eek!
#ToryAlert
^^^^
Really? Well it’s hard to be original. Momentous moments like this tend to generate a spate of clichés.
Interesting comments from JMac on doubles: http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Tennis—John-McEnroe-says-tennis-officials-should-abandon-doubles-format-articolo15095.html
A tennis quizz! I think this is such a good idea Tenngrand should have one of its own. What say you Ricky? Posters can suggest 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes (eg, 1st prize could be the winning poster’s favourite player as wallpaper to Tenngrand for a limited time period).
Here is the Tennis Canada quizz, posters, name your scores (no cheating of course!):
http://www.tenniscanada.com/index.php?title=TEBBUTT:-GENIUS/JOKER-TENNIS-QUIZ&pid=5206
fun stuff
Lest we forget…………………:
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/The-10-craziest-moments-of-tennis-in-2013-articolo15136.html
From Tennistopic, in Spanish: A chart showing who 28 “experts” think will win the 4 Grand Slams, who will end up as # 1 at the end of 2014, which Country will win Davis Cup, and which player will make a surprise entry into the top 10. You don’t need to know Spanish to read the chart. http://www.tennistopic.com/rod-laver-arena/historias/las-predicciones-de-2014/
Not a big deal for a lot of you who live closer to ATP tournaments, but I got my tickets to the Power Series tournament Feb 27th, in Portland. Agassi, Johnny Mac, Courier, and Blake are playing: 2 semis and one final, all one set apiece. I’m looking forward to it.
I don’t “do God” very often but right now I am compelled to. Please God, give Schumi a second chance. Thank you.
#F1GOAT
Wishing one and all of the great gang who hang out here
H A P P Y N E W Y E A R
To Ricky and everyone who comes here and makes this such a great place to talk all things tennis and more, here’s wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone!
Happy New Year to everyone and thanks again, Ricky, for this site you’ve created.
Happy New Year to all Grandstanders!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/tennis/news/20140114/roger-federer-australian-open-mailbag/
” What are the perks of having a media accreditation in covering tennis tournaments? Do you get free seating/tickets or whatnot? Or do you also get other perks as well? Thank you!
— Nathan, Philippines
• Perks? Where to begin?! The stock option plan. The use of the corporate jet. The on-site masseuse. The driver on call. All the instant coffee you can drink and Saltines you can eat.
Seriously. most tournaments do a fine — and appreciated — job making the working conditions as pleasant as possible. There’s usually a media seating section in the stands. (Though I wouldn’t term this a perk — it can essential to the job.) There’s usually transportation from hotels to the venue. There’s often a food allowance. Again, if you’re getting into sports media for the perks — and the thinking you’re getting the equivalent of free tickets — you’re in trouble. ”
So @nadline, did you get free nosh in Abu Dhabi? Tell all!
are the main-page articles (the recent ones at the top in the middle under the tabs) showing up for people who are not logged into wordpress? They are showing up for me only when I am logged in, but not when I am not.
let me know, thanks!
I think I must have joined up for this site through wordpress so I’m not having any problems but as i don’t know how to log out there’s no way of testing your theory.