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The 2008 French Open draw is now available!
Birthday boy Novak Djokovic, the best player in the world in 2008, emerged the big winner after the French Open draw placed a succession of booby traps in the paths of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Federer’s bid to win a first Roland Garros title faces a testing start against big American Sam Querrey.
Ask Bill: Remembering Justine
Justine Henin was our sport’s Maggie Fitzgerald. Recall the academy award winning film “Million Dollar Baby?” Well, Maggie Fitzgerald was the undersized, high-achieving, hard luck protagonist.
Mondays with Bob Greene: Nadal Beats Federer in Hamburg
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 Italian Open, Hamburg and the retirement of Justine Henin.
Justine Henin profiled by Bud Collins
After Wednesday’s sudden retirement press conference, TennisGrandstand.com gives you a look at the career of Justine Henin.
Justine retires; adidas sticks by her side
I’m sure you all know by now that Justine Henin has announced her immediate retirement from the sport of tennis. I’ll leave the reminiscing and the obituaries about her career to my fellow writers, and instead I’ll leave you an e-mail I received from the folks at adidas Sport Performance, who has partnered with Justine [...]
Henin Retires From Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
Tributes are flowing in from around the world for Justine Henin, who on Wednesday announced her immediate retirement from the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.
Ask Bill - Novak Djokovic is the Best Tennis Player in the World
Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in the world. His movement is superior, his versatility allows him more tactical options than nearly anybody, and he is adept on all surfaces.
French Open Preparation Continues
As we begin the last big tournaments on the men’s and women’s tours this week before the French Open, both Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin appears to have hit a bump in the road as they prepare to defend their Roland Garros titles from a year ago.
Mondays with Bob Greene - Novak Djokovic Wins Rome
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 Rome Masters and the Qatar Telecom German Open.
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