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You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed for Using a Fly on Your Spinning Rod
Some time back, we asked April Vokey what her biggest fishing pet peeve was. Her thoughts went like this: “The dramas between gear anglers and fly anglers. It’s unnecessary. Plus, some of the best fly anglers started by being great gear anglers.” That, from one of the premier fly fishing ambassadors in the world, rings […]
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The Chadwick Ram: Boone and Crockett’s “Holy Grail” of Big Game Records
They say records are made to be broken, but in the cases of some North American big game animals, that statement may not be true. If only because some of the animals holding high spots in the Boone and Crockett Club record books are of a size that almost classifies them in a whole other […]
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WTA Rankings: Jabeur Rises to Career-High No.3
The Tunisian continues to blaze a trail on tour. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur has cracked the WTA’s Top 3.
Jabeur, who won the Berlin title on Sunday, nudges past Spain's Paula Badosa to claim her career-high ranking. While Iga Swiatek remains at No.1, with Anett Kontaveit at No.2.
See the full WTA rankings table here
Jabeur has put up a 30-9 record in 2022, winning titles at Madrid and Berlin. She has won 16 of her last 18 matches and will head to Wimbledon as one of the players favored to make a deep run, but not until after she plays doubles this week at Eastbourne with Serena Williams.
Serena Williams and Ons Jabeur have finally united in Eastbourne.
This is Serena’s first on-site practice. pic.twitter.com/DCoISA9gFE
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) June 21, 2022
Career-High 12 for Coco Gauff
18-year-old Coco Gauff was one victory away from reaching the Top-10 but the American fell to Ons Jabeur in the semis at Berlin and thus comes in at No.12 – still a career-high – in Monday’s rankings. Gauff is the second highest-ranked teenager on tour at the moment – Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu is one tick higher at No.11.
Saville Back in Top 100!
After making her return from Achilles surgery earlier this season, Australia’s Daria Saville has achieved an impressive rankings milestone.
The former World No.20 is back inside the Top-100 at 96, an enormous achievement, given that Saville was outside the top 600 for a spell in February.
Top 100 in 5 months since being back on tour😁 Next stop: Wimby! pic.twitter.com/1qCdeTB36z
— Daria Saville (@Daria_gav) June 16, 2022
Saville reached the round of 16 at Indian Wells and the quarterfinals at Miami. At Roland-Garros she ticked on into the third round. Last week she qualified and reached the round of 16 at Berlin.
Andreescu up an other 5
Bianca Andreescu keeps nudging her way back to the top 50. The Canadian picks up another five spots this week after reaching the round of 16 in Berlin to rise to 65. The former World No.4 was at 121 when she began her comeback from a six-month hiatus in Stuttgart in April.
ATP Rankings: Hurkacz Back Inside Top 10, Kyrgios Rises 20
Poland's top man is back in the top 10 ahead of Wimbledon. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Hubert Hurkacz is back in the top ten after his run to the title in Halle, while Nick Kyrgios, Filip Krajinovic and Oscar Otte are on the rise.
Here’s a peek at this week’s ATP rankings, after events in Halle and Queen’s, which also helped determine seedings at Wimbledon.
See the full rankings table here
Hurkacz Top 10
The Pole, who impressively stormed to his first grass court title in Halle last week by taking out Felix Auger-Aliassime, Nick Kyrgios and Daniil Medvedev, returns to the top 10 at No.10 in the rankings. The 25-year-old Pole is the only mover inside the Top 10 of this week’s ATP rankings.
At 28-11 on the season, Hurkacz is one spot off his career-high ranking of nine.
Kyrgios jumps 20
Not quite high enough to be seeded at Wimbledon, but Nick Kyrgios jumps 20 spots to No.45 to enter the Top-50 once again, thanks to a semifinal run at Halle.
Remember the Aussie was outside the Top-100 as recently as April 3. Kyrgios has reached semifinals in his last three events and comes in at 15-6 in 2022 as of this week. He is currently in Mallorca, where he will face Laslo Djere in first-round action at the Mallorca Championships.
Krajinovic to 31
What a difference a week makes for Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic. The 30-year-old entered the week with an 0-4 lifetime record on grass before shooting to the final in Queen’s. He lost to virtually unbeatable Matteo Berrettini on Sunday but still rose 17 spots in the rankings to 31. Krajinovic is five spots shy of his career-high ranking of 26.
Top 50 for Oscar Otte
Reaching his biggest career semi-final on home soil in Halle, Oscar Otte marks a career milestone with a Top-50 debut. The 28-year-old German comes in at 37 this week (up 14 spots) – Otte was outside of the Top-100 when the 2022 season began.
He has never finished an ATP season inside the Top-100 before.
Federer down to 96
We have had some good news recently from Roger Federer regarding his plans to return to the tour in 2023, but for the moment, his ranking is sinking. The Swiss drops 28 spot to No.96 and will fall outside of the Top-100 after Wimbledon.
Querrey Biggest Riser
American Sam Querrey made the biggest jump inside the ATP’s Top-100, rising 22 spots to No.99. He reached the round of 16 at Queen’s before falling to Krajinovic in three sets. Querrey, a former World No.11, is back inside the Top-100 for the first time since October of last year.
How to Determine When It’s Time to Move on From a Deer Hunting Spot
Whenever deer season starts to wind down, it’s crucial for hunters to take some time to reflect on the season, addressing what worked well, what strategies failed, and how you can improve for next year. But perhaps the most important thing to focus on is where you saw deer sign. If you spent the whole […]
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Hunting Lessons I Can Take Into My Fishing Boat
It’s not a coincidence that many hunters also love to fish. To be successful, fishing and hunting both require many similar traits: patience, ingenuity, high motivation, along with many others. I consider myself a dedicated hunter, though while not always successful, I put a lot of time and effort into my endeavors. Once summer hits, […]
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Angler Finds School of Giant Crappie Hiding Under a Dock
Almost every angler loves crappies. These panfish are fun to catch, great eating, and they just have a cool look that almost everyone can appreciate. There’s just something special about a crappie that weighs more than two pounds. Catching those giants is easier said than done, especially in clear water. Crappies have a reputation for […]
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Storm Light In Landscape Photography
As my photography evolved, it became more and more obvious that the most critical piece that dictates the success of…
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3 Deer Tracking Scenarios, How to Approach Them
So, you just made the shot on that mature buck you’ve been pursuing all season. Now what? Well, that all depends on a wealth of different factors, which begin with what kind of weapon you chose to hunt with and end with where your shot actually landed. But there are plenty of variables in between […]
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6 Best Children’s Books About Hunting Picked By an Experienced Hunter
Parents, uncles, grandmas, or really any loved ones who appreciate the values of hunting and enjoying the great outdoors have an important tool in their tool belt when it comes time to help introduce kids to the idea of ethical harvests and good stewardship. Each one of these children’s book about hunting helps shine it […]
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Sling, Vest or Backpack: The Best Fit for Each Fishing Style
Growing up watching my old man, the classic fly fishing vest just seemed like a staple to his appearance, I never saw him on a stream without it. It was like seeing a carpenter without his toolbelt, he would have felt naked otherwise. I didn’t completely inherit his love of vests. Instead, I tend to […]
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Damascus Steel: The Properties That Make This Metal Great for Knives
When it comes to blades, steel quality is everything when it comes to selecting a good one. Knives and any other blades made of Damascus steel are always in our wheelhouse. For good reason too. Primarily because the best part is that knives made from this fabled steel maintain their edge and their value for […]
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Shotgun Shell Reloading 101: How To Get Started and Save Money
Shotgun shell reloading is one of the tried and true ways to fill your scattergun with the load you’ve always wanted, and to save some money doing it. While you are waiting in line for the gun shop’s meager weekly haul of new ammunition, other enterprising shooting enthusiasts are already filling their cart with wads, […]
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Macro Photography Assignment Winner Tim Nicol
Congratulations to Tim Nicol for winning the recent Macro Photography Assignment with the image, “Calliope Portrait.” View the winning image…
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Visit William Neill’s “Passages of Light” Exhibit At The Ansel Adams Gallery
Outdoor Photographer “On Landscape” columnist William Neill is presenting a collection of his work that spans his career in an…
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375 Ruger: The New Dangerous Game Cartridge and 5 Rifles Chambered For It
When you are hunting for the world’s most dangerous game, you are going to need a powerful cartridge capable of penetrating through thick hide and bone. We are talking animals like brown bears here in the states, and animals like the Cape Buffalo in Africa. In the past, shooters liked to use huge rounds like […]
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5 of the Best Backpack Coolers for Summertime
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. A cooler you can take to the beach, your campsite, or the park is a summer essential, but hauling it around can be the biggest hassle. Of course, […]
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3 Arguments For and 3 Arguments Against Bed Fishing
If you’ve ever watched a pro B.A.S.S, FLW, or MLF Tour event televised in the Spring in the southern part of the United States, you’ve probably watched professional anglers bed fish. There’s good reason for it. This is the time of year that you get to see big fish pulled from their nests, and pro […]
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