Author Archives: David Regan

Fan after fan approached him following Saturday’s UCLA football scrimmage, even though he didn’t participate in one play. People spoke fondly of the things he’s done before, even though those stale memories are now over a year old. Alumni congratulated him on persevering and overcoming adversity, even though the adversity was arguably self-imposed. Despite all […]

The extraordinary Abraham Lincoln famously said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” That saying is beginning to ring oh so true in my house, and we have another extraordinary man to thank for that. That man has entered the hearts and minds of Americans everywhere. That man has done things others haven’t even dreamed […]

Tennis is a game of streaks, of rallies, of momentum. When you’re rolling, it’s easy to keep it up. When you’re doing poorly, it’s difficult to turn things around. Unless, of course, you’re Tommy Haas. Haas, who defeated Nicolas Kiefer 7-6 (6), 6-4, in the finals of yesterday’s Mercedes-Benz Cup at the Los Angeles Tennis […]

Who pays attention to seedings, anyway? At this point, it seems like no one playing in this week’s Mercedes-Benz Cup seems too concerned – especially those who were fortunate enough not to be seeded. When play began early this week at the Los Angeles Tennis Center, eight players were seeded. Of those eight, only two […]

There’s Andre Agassi, and there’s not exactly. On Thursday night at the Mercedes-Benz Cup, Agassi displayed some of the skills that have helped him to 801 career victories and 58 career singles titles. On the way, he showed 23-year-old Frenchman Julien Benneteau what it’s like to face a legend. Benneteau put up a valiant effort; […]

It seems to be something of a general rule in the sport of tennis ““ once players reach the age of 30, their years are numbered. Injuries take longer to rehabilitate; it’s more difficult to work into shape; the drive and desire start to wane. Unfortunately, many start to be forgotten. Greg Rusedski, who was […]

After the first full day of tennis at the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Cup, one thing is absolutely certain – a new champion will be crowned. Defending champion Wayne Ferreira fell in the first round to second-seeded Paradorn Srichaphan, 6-3, 7-6(4), signaling what is very nearly the end of the road for the 32-year-old South African. "I’m […]