BBC presenters for Wimbledon, John McEnroe, and Sue Barker were criticized on Monday for showing support to Boris Becker on-air. The duo was part of the coverage for the grand slam when they exchanged sympathizing comments regarding the 54-year-old former German Tennis player who is currently serving his sentence of two and a half years in Huntercombe prison. Read More
Jordan Evans is hoping to brave the weather and play through the day and night tomorrow, raising money for Prostate Cancer UK when he takes to the courts at Bridgnorth Tennis Club. The 20-year-old is a member of the county men’s team and said the disease is one his family has been directly affected by. Currently studying a degree in sports management at the Shrewsbury campus of the University of Chester, Jordan also hopes to drum up additional sponsorship support when he embarks on the 26-mile London Marathon in April. The 24-hour Tennisathon will begin at the club, where Jordan coaches, at 4.30 pm and he is appealing for supporters to go along to help keep him going. Part two of his fundraising campaign will see Jordan and his mum Sharon running the streets of the capital as they take part in the London Marathon. Jordan said: “As a charity, Prostate Cancer UK means a lot to me and my family because it’s been with us for generations. It’s a disease that has been passed down within my family tree. “One in eight males will be diagnosed within their lifetime and the charity can help…
North Shore tennis legend Grant Connell is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke last week. Grant’s father Jim Connell confirmed to the North Shore News that Grant, age 54, suffered a stroke Wednesday, Feb. 19, while jogging in Stanley Park. When the former pro tennis player began experiencing adverse symptoms on his jog, he gave his phone to a passerby and asked him to call 911, said, Jim. He was taken to Vancouver General Hospital where he remains today. “Cognitively he’s great,” said Jim about his son’s recovery. “His sight is OK, his left side is paralyzed at the moment but it’s just too early to see how that is going to go. He’s going to need a lot of rehabilitation.” Grant Connell is regarded as one of the best tennis players in Canadian history. Born in Regina and raised in North Vancouver, Connell played professionally for 12 years from 1986-97, reaching No. 67 in the world in men’s singles. The left-hander made his biggest mark in doubles, reaching the world No. 1 overall ranking for doubles players in 1993. He won 22 tour doubles titles in his career and reached at least the…