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Is Nadal the Best Ever?
June 10, 2013
Category: Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT Those of you that have read my columns know how I really feel about Rafael Nadal – that has not changed. However, I’m putting the gossip and allegations aside to look at the raw numbers and on-court evidence. With that alone, one could very readily argue that he is the...
Once Again The French Screw It Up!
June 10, 2013
Category: Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT The French Open organizing committee should be ashamed of themselves. Year after year, they do a horrible job in so many areas that they do a massive disservice to the world of tennis. No Hawkeye, no lights, no roof, quarter finals being played simultaneously and no common sense. ...
Short-Court Tennis is a Tremendous Waste of Time
May 9, 2013
Category: East, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT Can someone please remind me why tennis players world-wide are still engaging in the silly practice of Short-Court for a warm-up? Warm-ups are meant to be quick, engaging and useful. After two minutes, we should be sweating. The way most amateur members stand on the service...
One-Hit Wonders
January 22, 2013
Category: Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT Since the Open Era began in 1968 there have been 41 one-time grand slam winners (24 males & 17 females). Many on this list have been dominant players in their career with multiple opportunities to capture a second grand slam title. These people (like Gabriela Sabatini, who...
Top 30 Players of All-Time Without a Grand Slam
January 7, 2013
Category: Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT For the better part of the last 5 years, the person most recognized as the best player without a major was unquestionably Andy Murray. With his dominating performance last September in New York, Murray squashed that moniker and joined an illustrious group of major championship...
HARA - His Heart Set on Becoming the Next Milos Raonic
January 2, 2013
Category: Tennis
Tegbir Hara, like most eager, competitive, high performance tennis players has been playing the sport since he was four years old. Now, at 15 years-of-age Hara already has 11 years experience under his belt and is in full steam ahead mode. Hara currently works with esteemed tennis professional, Casey...
WTA Ranking System Needs Overhaul
November 21, 2012
Category: Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT I’m not sure there is a bigger injustice in the world of sports than Serena Williams’ WTA ranking. How is it possible that the most dominant player on the tour is ranked #3? In one word – the WTA system is ‘embarrassing.’ The top two players on the WTA tour, Victoria...
Sportsnet Fumbles London Event
November 14, 2012
Category: Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Sports Talk, Sports Talk by Michael Emmett, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT From what I hear, the match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, in the last ATP event of the year, was one for the ages. I say that because I didn’t see a point – the match didn’t come onto local airways until 10:27pm. But it could have been shown live at 3pm Toronto...
What About Wood?
October 9, 2012
Category: Sports Talk, Tennis
BY MICHAEL EMMETT The title of this article would suggest I’m going to talk about bringing back wood racquets to the great game we all love. Well, to be blunt – not even close. I will explain shortly. All of a sudden, Canada has become a world group regular on the Davis Cup scene after...
Fat Loss and Healthy Eating When You Have A Family
October 1, 2012
Category: Health & Fitness, Lakeshore, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Mayfair Blog, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips
I don’t know about you but I eat differently on the weekends then I do during the week. Weekends are reserved birthday parties, extra circular activities, running errands and spending time with family. One of our dedicated clients emailed this past week with a really good question. We wanted to...