Not even Bill Tilden's penchant for self-destruction was enough for anyone to challenge his place in tennis history. Through glorious triumph and inglorious tragedy, Tilden remained Big Bill.
In the Golden Age of Sport, Jones took his place alongside such giants as Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Red Grange and Bill Tilden. From 1923 to 1929, the Georgia gentleman dominated golf, birdieing ...
Since at least the 1920s, speed has been one of tennis’ major attractions. In that decade, Bill Tilden developed his “cannonball” serve, and legend has it that in 1931 he was clocked hitting ...
João Lucas Reis da Silva wished his boyfriend “happy birthday” on Instagram. And in turn, the tennis pro became an inspiration. Reis da Silva has been riding high since he revealed his orientation to ...