The USTA announced today that actor Benjamin Bratt will host a tribute to former U.S. Championships winner Pancho Gonzalez on-court in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the Night Session on Saturday, September 5.
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Posted by Randy Walker on June 18, 2009 · 1 Comment
Here’s an early look at the upcoming Serena Williams book called “ON THE LINE.” Originally called “Queen of the Court,” to book will debut on September 1, 2009.
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