US OPEN PREVIEW

ONLY THE BEST SURVIVE In the tennis world, the sign that the northern hemisphere’s summer is coming to end is the beginning of the final grand slam of the year, the United States Open. The first US Open was played in August of 1881 in Newport, Rhode Island on grass courts. Through the years many [...]

US OPEN PRACTICE PHOTOS

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US OPEN WARMUP: FEDERER DOMINATES … SURPRISED?

Roger Federer As We Knew Him This time last year every one around the tennis world was certain that we had begun to see the beginning of the end of Federer. People, including myself were questioning his training, coaching staff, entourage, style of play, etc. even those in the media like John McEnroe and Darren [...]

GEM TENNIS: REPORT FROM THE USTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (BOYS 14′s)

A Candid Report on the State of American Junior Tennis Many fans of American tennis crave the next dominant American champion. We all revere current American #1 Andy Roddick and his efforts, but what everyone wants to know is when we’ll have another multi Grand Slam champion. This past week I had the pleasure to [...]

GEM TENNIS: Quote of the Moment

“Get to a point you’ve set for yourself, then at that moment set the next goal, repeat until you reach your dream. Be patient and never quit.” – Parsa Samii, GEM Tennis Tweet

CORY PARR: RECAP

Hi everyone.  I know it has been a while but I have not always had an internet connection in the places I have been.  Right now I am at Wake Forest University.  I am relaxing here for a few days visiting my girlfriend and practicing.  It has been a pretty good summer. I’ve been on the road 5 out [...]

GEM TENNIS: QUOTE OF THE MOMENT

“There are very few days in life where you have absolutely no worries. Finding that balance between what’s important and what’s not is the priceless jewel in your life.” – Parsa Samii, GEM Tennis Tweet

GEM TENNIS: Attention Readers

This week updates will be scattered as I’m attending the USTA National Hard Courts in San Antonio, Texas. Please stay tuned for a report on the state of American junior tennis next week. I appreciate all of your support. Thanks! Tweet