Paul Rivard, Author at Tennis Canada

Novak Djokovic kisses the Wimbledon trophy

In Play

July 5, 2023

Ever notice that the winner of the gentlemen’s singles draw at Wimbledon gets a trophy with a pineapple on it? Ever wonder why? Wimbledon’s official website reads: “When The...

Canadian Events

Rivard: Break Point – the final five episodes

June 28, 2023

On the June solstice, after Roland-Garros and before Wimbledon during one of the most frenetic stages on the tours, Netflix dropped the second instalment of the first season of...

Sam Aliassime speaks to a group of students at his academy.

Community

The Aliassime method

June 22, 2023

Sam Aliassime was first a father and then a coach to his son Félix. In either case, considering what an exceptional human and professional tennis player the 22-year-old has...

Felix Auger-Aliassime tosses the ball up to serve.

Experts Corner

Rivard: Felix Excelling Off the Court

June 21, 2023

Results come and go. In many ways, that sums up Félix Auger-Aliassime’s season thus far. At this time last year, he was coming off a record 15 wins and 10 losses....

News

Rivard: Layne Sleeth and Cleeve Harper shine in the NCAA

June 14, 2023

What do Danielle Collins, Cameron Norrie, Jennifer Brady, John Isner, Carol Zhao, Maxime Cressy, Brandon Nakashima and Ben Shelton have in common? For one thing, they all came up...