Brad Gilbert is one of the best tennis coaches of all time. Brad seems to be high up on social media (or he has someone doing it for him, but doubt it!).
Follow Brad on Twitter – http://twitter.com/bgtennisnation
Brad’s Official website – http://www.bradgilberttennis.com
It seems like the Adidas Tennis website really didnt do their research as they were showing Twitter messages from a Fernando Verdasco account that was a fake!
@darren_cahill @adidastennis Any idea why the adidas website is showing tweets by the ferverdasco twitter that Lopez has called a fake? : P
— Christy(@triplebagel) March 19, 2012
Andy Murray suddenly stopped using Twitter and he was asked in an Indian Wells press conference if he would ever start talking again. His answer:
Um, yeah I mean there is always a chance, but I don’t think it’s going to happen anytime soon.
(via – OnTheGoTennis.com)
Andy Roddick sat down to answer some Twitter questions from fans. Interesting but boring at the same time!
Is it just me or does he also come across as a douche?
Its about time! Rafael Nadal has just joined Twitter and they have even given him the official Twitter page: @RafaelNadal.
Some of the most recognized names in tennis had their say about recent tragedies such as Amy Winehouse’s unexpected death and the cold-hearted and grisly Norway Attacks, on their Twitter accounts.
Here are some messages that show that tennis players also have their opinions about world events and that they really want to comfort the people that are affected by these terrible events.
“Can’t believe what’s happened in norway, absolutely tragic, what is that meant to achieve, gets me so down:-(”
-Andy Murray“What is wrong with some people in this world? So tragic, so sad. Thoughts are with the people in Norway.”
-Anne Keothavong“Just read a detailed report on the #Oslo bombing/shooting. It amazes me that some people can have that much hatred in them. Scary world.”
-Amer Delic“Wow. Rest in peace Amy Winehouse. Very sad news. Such an amazingly talented lady.”
-Laura Robson“Just heard the news about Amy Winehouse…sad,but not sure why im not surprised…”
-Sorana Cirstea
David Nalbandian seems to be getting a lot more active on his Facebook page of late. David is posting on Facebook every couple of days with the latest information from tour, videos, photos and more.
Check out his Facebook here, his official website and Twitter account here.
There have been a lot of fun comments this Wimbledon about the love affair between Judy Murray (Andy Murray’s mum) and Feliciano Lopez. Judy just thinks Feliciano is the best looking guy on the planet (Fabio-esq).
Here is what Andy has to say about his mum’s twitter messages.
Q. If you get through on Monday and López keeps winning, I’m curious who you think your mum might be supporting if you meet Deliciano?
ANDY MURRAY: I think it’s about time she stopped with that nonsense. Makes me want to throw up. It’s disgusting. Yeah, it’s disgusting.
I was practising with him before the tournament. It’s quite funny because she’d been writing about it on, you know, Twitter like all the time. And I was practising with him before the tournament and my mom was on the side.
I said, when we were warming up, I shouted across the net, I said, Feli, if we sit down for a drink, if you could take a picture with my mom, because she thinks you’re beautiful.
She went bright red. I’m not doing it. I’m not doing it. Refused to take the picture. Quite funny. Not like her.
Yeah, I hope she’ll still be supporting me.
Serena Williams has been off the court since her run at Wimbledon but this week has made some headlines on the social network site Twitter. She reportedly put up the picture and took it down just after an hour because of some negative comments. Some say she put up the picture as a message to the man who stalked her a couple of months ago, but no one really gets why she would do that.
Anyway, here is the link on youtube.com if you want to see the picture:
Hope you come back to the court soon, Serena! (But not in lingerie)
It seems like Jarmila Gajdosova needs to get herself a diary and stop telling the world about her personal life on Twitter! We recently reported that Jarmila and Sam Groth were getting divorced, wbut we never expected it to get pushed into the public via Twitter.
Jarmila please just buy yourself a diary! You shouldnt really care about what the public is saying about the whole situation, you need to focus and get results on the tennis court and keep your private life.. well private!
It seems as though Donald Young isnt very happy with the USTA.
I’m not exactly sure on the final details, but it seems as though other players have also been getting involved. Now Amer Delic has commented.
It now seems as though Donald Young has now appologised for his outburst and has deleted his Twitter account.
p.s. If you know any more details make sure you drop them below in the comments.
Dunlop has just launched their updated website and it looks a lot better than previous versions. The new Dunlop site showcases their team and all the rackets, accessories, baggage that Dunlop has for tennis.
Im a really big fan of the full browser experience and its great to see that Dunlop has adopted social media with the inclusion of their Twitter, Facebook and YouTube profiles. Im also loving the new player profile, but they are going to have to change the design again when they add more players to their roster.
Its great to see Dunlop back and taking tennis more seriously. Maybe not they can drop me an email and sponsor our site!
Here at The Tennis Times we have put together an official Twitter List of Professional Tennis Players. A lot of the top players are on Twitter these days and here is what Serena and Andy have to say about the service.
Twitter is already a huge medium for players to reach their fans online. Twitter provides a little personal touch and allows players and the general public to communicate in a simple way. I have been wondering for a while now, which players are actually already using Twitter!
So here is our official WTA and ATP Tour players Twitter List! (if you know of any players we have missed please let us know via email) Follow The Tennis Times on Twitter!
Marcos Baghdatis: Twitter.com/marcosbaghdatis
Bob and Mike Bryan: Twitter.com/bryanbros
Pat Cash: Twitter.com/therealpatcash
Thiemo de Bakker: twitter.com/thiemodebakker
Amer Delic: Twitter.com/amerdelic
Juan del Potro: twitter.com/delpotrojuan
Taylor Dent: Twitter.com/taylordent81
Somdev Devvarman: Twitter.com/sdevvarman
Fernando Gonzalez: twitter.com/fergonchile
John Isner: twitter.com/johnisnertennis
Henri Kontinen: twitter.com/henrikontinen
Filip Krajinovic: twitter.com/filipkrajinovic
Jesse Levine: Twitter.com/jesselevine7
Patrick McEnroe: Twitter.com/patrickmcenroe
Juan Monaco: twitter.com/picomonaco
Gael Monfils: Twitter.com/monfilsgael
Andy Murray: Twitter.com/andy_murray
David Nalbandian: twitter.com/nalbandiandavid
Kei Nishikori: Twitter.com/keinishikori
Philipp Petzschner: twitter.com/petzsche
Sam Querrey: Twitter.com/samquerrey
Andy Roddick: Twitter.com/andyroddick
Robin Soderling: Twitter.com/rsoderling
Vince Spadea: Twitter.com/vincespadea
Donald Young: Twitter.com/dyplaya
Sofia Arvidsson: twitter.com/sofia_arvidsson
Victoria Azarenka: Twitter.com/vika7
Dominika Cibulkova: Twitter.com/Cibulkova
Kim Clijsters: Twitter.com/clijsterskim
Lindsay Davenport: Twitter.com/LDavenport76
Gisella Dulko: twitter.com/giseyfer
Anna-Lena Groenefeld: Twitter.com/annagroenefeld
Daniela Hantuchova: Twitter.com/dhantuchova
Justine Henin: Twitter.com/Justine_Henin
Jelena Jankovic: Twitter.com/Jelena_Jankovic
Anne Keothavong: twitter.com/annekeothavong
Maria Kirilenko: twitter.com/mkirilenko
Alisa Kleybanova: Twitter.com/akleybanova
Sabine Lisicki: Twitter.com/sabinelisicki
Michaella Krajicek: Twitter.com/MisaKrajicek
Svetlana Kuznetsova: Twitter.com/SvetlanaK27
Sania Mirza: Twitter.com/MirzaSania
Bethanie Mattek-Sands: Twitter.com/bmattek
Melanie Oudin: Twitter.com/melanie_oudin
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: Twitter.com/nastia_pav
Shahar Peer: Twitter.com/shaharpeer
Andrea Petkovic: twitter.com/andreapetkovic
Laura Robson: twitter.com/laurarobson5
Arina Rodionova: twitter.com/arinarodionova
Dinara Safina: Twitter.com/Dinarik27
Tamarine Tanasugarn: Twitter.com/TaMmyTaMarine
Heather Watson: twitter.com/mizwatson92
Serena Williams: Twitter.com/serenajwilliams
Venus Williams: Twitter.com/venuseswilliams
Caroline Wozniacki: Twitter.com/CaroWozniacki
Tournament officials have warned players not to broadcast “inside information” via Twitter at this years US Open. Naturally, players complain about it via Twitter. I find it very funny that the US Open has warned players to not broadcast inside information on Twitter, as if most players are stupid enough to do this in the first place. I think Andy Roddick sums it up the best.
Twitter is pretty much just texting online which allows people from all over the world to listen to what you have to say. I cant really see how tournaments can stop players from Twittering in their spare time and even on court to a degree. Tennis is a professional sport and if you are on tour then you know that giving away inside information or betting on tennis could see you hit with serious consequences.
Plus if you aren’t already following The Tennis Times on Twitter then why the hell not!
There seems to be a lot of celebrities heading over to SW19 and Wimbledon this year. Andy Murray mentioned on his Twitter that Justin Timberlake was wondering around the grounds, but he was still yet to see him. I love it when even the top players are really keen to meet other celebrities. Just really proves that even the top players are just normal people and they still admire people in other industries and areas.
Jim Courier provided fans and followers on Twitter with an insight into his in-match thought process (or lack of it) last Saturday May 2nd, at the grudge match against John McEnroe at the Turning Stone Resort in New York.
“I have been using Twitter for the last few months and find it an excellent way to communicate directly with fans,” said Courier, who can be found at www.twitter.com/jimcourier. “It will be quite a unique experience to use Twitter on change-overs and provide fans and followers some unique perspectives on in-match thought processes and perspectives.”
