IN 2008 I did a cover story for a magazine about Roger Federer comprised of various memories and anecdotes about Roger intertwined around some quotes from Roger himself…
Henri Leconte: “I like to watch Federer, of course. Because he can do whatever he wants.”
Akiko Morigami: “I think he’s like the God of tennis.”
Wladimir Klitschko: “Roger Federer, [...]
Status: 2008 Olympic gold medalist retired this week at the WTA Tour Championships in Doha. She won 16 career ATP singles titles. Reached a career high #3 ranking in April 2009.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 141
DOB: October 15th, 1981 In: Moscow, Russia.
Tennis Inspiration: “My mom was the person that I admire all my life. (Who [...]
Artist LeRoy Neiman has traveled the globe to paint, sketch and draw. His creations have showcased nature, humanity or any subject that arrest his attention, including sport and tennis.
“Tennis is pure,” says the artist in his studio on a sunny summer day, less than a block from Central Park in New York City. “The players [...]
Biofile with Tomas Berdych
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 200
DOB: September 17, 1985 in Valasske Mezirici, Czech Republic
Tennis Heroes/Inspirations: “If I have some heroes in tennis? No I don’t have any heroes, not in tennis, not in other kind of sports, nothing. I’m trying to play and be myself.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Yeah, of course my hobbies — if you are in pro [...]
Status: #16 seed at the Sony Ericsson in Miami is in the semifinals after defeating Federer and Verdasco in three set thrillers.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 200
DOB: September 17, 1985 in Valasske Mezirici, Czech Republic
Tennis Heroes/Inspirations: “If I have some heroes in tennis? No I don’t have any heroes, not in tennis, not in other kind of [...]
Status: 2008 French Open champion and former world #1.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 150
DOB: November 6, 1987 In: Belgrade, Serbia
Tennis Inspiration: “Monica Seles. I was watching her on TV when I was four. During the break there was a commercial for a tennis school. I remembered the phone number and kept asking my mom there for [...]
Status: Former world ATP #3 tennis player. Member of Argentina’s Davis Cup team.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 175
DOB: January 1, 1982 in Unquillo, Cordoba, Argentina
First Tennis Memory: “Becker, Wimbledon.”
Tennis Inspirations: “My family.”
Hobbies/Leisure Activities: “Fishing, watching Rally races, futbol, big fan of River Plate.”
Favorite Movies: “Action.”
Musical Tastes: “Everything.”
Last Book Read: “I’m reading The Psychoanalyst.”
Pre-Match Feeling: “Well, always a [...]
Status: WTA tennis player.
Ht: 5-8 Wt: 127
DOB: January 25, 1987 In: Moscow, Russia
First Tennis Memory: “When I came to the club when I was seven-years-old and I came to one of the bigger clubs in Moscow – Dynamo. It was my first time. My father, he brought me there. We were expecting the coach would [...]
“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” — Shakespeare.
“There is no great genius without some touch of madness.” — Seneca.
No tennis player ever awed us with his beautiful talents quite like Marcelo Rios. Even his name flowed smoothly, like that of [...]
Status: ATP #3 ranked tennis player. Winner of 16 grand slam singles titles and 2008 Olympic doubles gold medal.
Tennis Inspiration: “Watching my idols play back at Wimbledon or at the U.S. Open, wanting to maybe be like them one day. Practice hard. Maybe when I was #1 junior in the world when I was 17 [...]
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Roger Federer: Portrait of the Champion | 
Biofile with Elena Dementieva | 
LeRoy Neiman: The Artist's view on tennis | 
Biofile with Tomas Berdych | 
Biofile with Ana Ivanovic | 
Biofile with David Nalbandian | ![MariaK[1]](http://thebiofile.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/272_190.jpg )
Biofile with Maria Kirilenko | ![McEnroeRios[1]](http://thebiofile.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/265_190.jpg )
Rios meets John McEnroe. | 
Federer on the practice court at the U.S. Open. | 
