Posted by Mike McIntyre on December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Another calendar year about to come to a close means that we can officially turn the page on another exciting year of professional tennis. Truly 2009 was not just an ordinary year in the history of the sport, but one that had fans and media alike talking tennis at great lengths over the past twelve [...]
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By Leigh Sanders
Great Britain’s top star Andy Murray has reiterated his intention to break his Grand Slam duck in 2010. Speaking to BBC Scotland, he said that he feels he improved throughout 2009 and firmly believes next year will be his best yet. “I always said I’d play my best tennis between 23 and 27 [...]
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Posted by Manfred Wenas on December 2, 2009 · 2 Comments
Amelie Mauresmo will likely announce her retirement tomorrow at a press conference in Paris, France according to French sportsmagazine L’Équipe.
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Posted by Bob Greene on September 7, 2009 · 8 Comments
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the first week of the US Open.
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Posted by Bob Greene on August 31, 2009 · 5 Comments
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Pilot Penn and the EmblemHealth Bronx Open.
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Posted by Bob Greene on July 6, 2009 · 3 Comments
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the second week of Wimbledon.
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Posted by Randy Walker on June 30, 2009 · 1 Comment
It was an historic day at Wimbledon Monday when the $225 million retractable roof was used for the first time, when it was closed for the conclusion of the women’s round of 16 match between No. 1 seed Dinara Safina and 2006 Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo.
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Posted by Bob Greene on June 22, 2009 · 1 Comment
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Aegon International and the Ordina Open.
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Posted by Bob Greene on March 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Sony Ericsson Open.
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Posted by Manfred Wenas on March 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I got these photos from Chris Rogers who is currently attending the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Another two weeks of riveting and exciting tennis. Many of the top seeded players and comeback kids are attending and this is one event you seriously can’t miss out on.
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