Photo of the Week: Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis

Serena Williams in blue top and gray skirt on tennis court, completing the full motion of a serve with her right arm holding a racquet wrapping over her left shoulder.

With her announcement in early August 2022 that she’s moving on from playing tennis, Serena Williams’ legendary tennis career came to an end this week when she was defeated in the third round at the 2022 U.S. Open in New York. Like many fans, I’ve followed her career for years. Williams has been an inspiration… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis

Photo of the Week: Living Statue at Western & Southern Open

gold-covered actor dressed as a tennis player stands near Center Court entrance as people walk by

Wait, did you see that statue?

It moved!

I smiled as I heard someone say that to their friend as they walked by me at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament last week in Mason, Ohio.

For the past few years, I’ve been delighted to see members of the Cincinnati Circus entertain the crowds as gold-colored living statues.

I remember the first time I saw a living statue at the tournament; I did a double-take.

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Photo of the Week: 2016 Western & Southern Open Mural

Day 5 of the Western & Southern Open 2016 mural: Gabi Muguruza, Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, Angelique Kerber.

The man in front of me asked, “Can you tell me who the player is on the left?”  as I stopped to look at the mural.

“Hmmm,” I replied.

“I’m not sure. I recognize the other players, Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, and Angelique Kerber.

But I’m not sure who the fourth player is.”Continue reading Photo of the Week: 2016 Western & Southern Open Mural