Unless a player goes in for intensive play and tournament competition, two racquets are sufficient.

Four times out of five the linesman gets a better view of the ball near him than the player himself.

The seeded draw came into being. This means that the two best players of the tournament are placed in opposite halves in the draw, and cannot possibly meet until the finals, if they come through successfully against all the rest of the participants.

The 1927 Wimbledon finals were almost put off because of the rain, which threatened every moment.

Not many countries establish a prize for peace. The Seoul Peace Prize has its roots in the 1988 Summer Olympics when this country opened its doors to people and athletes from more than 160 countries. Korea did so in part because it believes in the power of sports for peace and development.

I'm a huge NBA fan and watch many games each year. Following any sport is kind of bringing us back to our tribal roots.

I grew up in youth programs in Chicago, so they are definitely close to my heart. It is all about helping kids and giving back to a sport that has given me so much.

I had my boy in Boston on Easter Sunday. That kills me, from a sports perspective. He's a Boston baby and I'm a New York guy.