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Mondays With Bob Greene:  I shocked myself with some of the winners I played, was near perfect tennis

Mondays With Bob Greene: I shocked myself with some of the winners I played, was near perfect tennis

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 Davis Cup and the Toray Pan Pacific Open

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m like on cloud nine right now

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m like on cloud nine right now

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 the US Open.

US Open Day 12: Number one is not my goal right now

US Open Day 12: Number one is not my goal right now

There will be a little something extra on the line when Jelena Jankovic and Serena Williams battle for the US Open women’s singles title. Like, the world number one ranking.

US Open Day 10: Serena Williams Roared From Behind

US Open Day 10: Serena Williams Roared From Behind

NEW YORK - Aided by a passel of errors by her sister, Serena Williams roared from behind in both sets Wednesday night to edge Venus Williams and grab a spot in the semifinals of the US Open.

US Open Day 8: Rafael Nadal Battles Past Sam Querrey

US Open Day 8: Rafael Nadal Battles Past Sam Querrey

As expected, sisters Venus and Serena Williams have booked a match against each other. But instead of a title being on the line, as it usually has been when these two face each other on a court, a spot in the semifinals will be the prize this time.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m me. I love to show my emotion.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m me. I love to show my emotion.

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.

An Unexpected Summer Vacation For Local Girl Ahn

An Unexpected Summer Vacation For Local Girl Ahn

Kristie Ahn lost her first round match at the US Open, but gained a whole new fan base on Tuesday at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

World No.1’s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

World No.1’s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

The USTA today announced that reigning Frech Open and Wimbledon champion and new world No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain and reigning French Open champion and world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic of Serbia will be the top seeds at the 2008 US Open in men’s and women’s singles

Mondays With Bob Greene: All That Glitter Is Gold

Mondays With Bob Greene: All That Glitter Is Gold

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 Olympics and the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.

Bill Mountford: Olympic Tennis - Citius, Altius, Fortius!

Bill Mountford: Olympic Tennis - Citius, Altius, Fortius!

The Russian women have their 3rd, 4th, and 6th ranked players in the semi-final round (Safina, Dementieva, and Zvonareva respectively). This is unprecedented since the Olympics were reinstated in 1988.