Category Archives: Passion in Life

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Hustory of Women’s Tennis: Billy Jean King’s Legacy

Posted on 02/25/2025 by wdkealy

From Court to Court: The Evolution of Women’s Tennis Post-Margaret Court Introduction The world of women’s tennis underwent a significant transformation following the illustrious career of Margaret Court. While Court set the stage for female athletes with her record-breaking achievements … Continue reading →

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History of Women’s Tennis: Margaret Court’s Legacy

Posted on 02/04/2025 by wdkealy

https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/margaret-smith-courtIntroduction Women’s tennis has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades, evolving from a niche sport into a global phenomenon. At the forefront of this evolution stands Margaret Court, a legendary figure whose accomplishments and influence have left an indelible … Continue reading →

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The Pioneers of Women’s Tennis:Margaret Courts Legacy

Posted on 01/29/2025 by wdkealy

IntroductionWomen’s tennis has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades, evolving from a niche sport into a global phenomenon. At the forefront of this evolution stands Margaret Court, a legendary figure whose accomplishments and influence have left an indelible mark … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair Tennis-Part 2

Posted on 10/08/2017 by wdkealy

Wheelchair Tennis-Part 2 The aspect of wheelchair tennis at the PNW Sectional Tournament, held at the Salem Swim and Tennis Club, you don’t see, is how the players travel. Wheelchair Travel These wheelchair players are not just local. They come from … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair Tennis

Posted on 09/24/2017 by wdkealy

Wheelchair Tennis Have you ever considered what it would be like to play tennis from a wheelchair? PNW Sectional Wheelchair Tournament The PNW Sectional Wheelchair Tournament was recently held at the Salem Swim and Tennis Club in Salem, Oregon. I … Continue reading →

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Margaret Court-John McEnroe-Inner Peace

Posted on 09/17/2017 by wdkealy

Margaret Court-John McEnroe-Inner Peace Margaret Court and John McEnroe have a similar goal as most of us do – to find inner peace. Margaret Court In 1969 I was at the New South Wales Open tennis tournament held at the … Continue reading →

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Motor Neurone Disease(MND) and Peter Doohan

Posted on 09/10/2017 by wdkealy

Motor Neurone Disease(MND) and Peter Doohan Peter Doohan, a former professional tennis player, with a career high singles ranking of 43 and 15 in doubles, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease(ALS). Peter suddenly passed away July 21st in Tulsa, Oklahoma. … Continue reading →

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Tennis Players Eclipse Experience

Posted on 08/20/2017 by wdkealy

A Tennis Players Eclipse Experience All tennis players have an eclipse experience every time they play a match. They either experience the umbra (the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object, especially the area on … Continue reading →

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Ilie Nastase-Ion Tiriac

Posted on 05/17/2017 by wdkealy

Ilie Nastase-Ion Tiriac Romanians are known as passionate people. None seem to show more passion than Ilie Nastasie and Ion Tiriac. Both are more than willing to speak their mind, with no regard for the repercussions. Ion Tiriac was born … Continue reading →

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Tennis-Fed Cup-Ilie Nastase

Posted on 04/30/2017 by wdkealy

Tennis – Federation Cup – Ilie Nastase Ilie Nastase, captain of the Rumanian Fed Cup tennis team, held true to his status as tennis’s ‘bad boy’. The Fed Cup is the premier international team competition in women’s tennis, launched in … Continue reading →

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