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“Financial Debacle” For Australian Open
In today’s troubled economic times, this is a headline that is quite believable. However, this was the description of the Australian Open 40 years ago today on January 27, 1969 – the day that Rod Laver of Australia won the national title of his homeland and the first leg of his historic second Grand Slam campaign.
Rod Laver Anniversary Is Next Tuesday, January 27
“On This Day In Tennis History” ($19.95, New Chapter Press, 528-pages, www.tennishistorybook.com) is the new tennis book written by Randy Walker, that is a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and happenings from the world of tennis through the years.
On This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press
New Chapter Press has announced the publication of its latest book – On This Day In Tennis History -a calendar-like compilation of historical and unique anniversaries, events and happenings from the world of tennis through the years – written by Randy Walker, the sports marketing and media specialist, tennis historian and former U.S. Tennis Association press officer.
“Mom” Bammer Makes Tennis History; Seeks More
Sybille Bammer of Austria became a part of tennis history Sunday when she defeated Marion Bartoli of France 7-6 (3), 0-6, 6-4 to advance into the quarterfinals of the US Open.
USTA To Celebrate The 40th Anniversary Of The Open Era At The 2008 US Open
The US Open’s Opening Night on August 25 will launch the celebration with an on-court ceremony highlighting the 40 US Open singles champions in the 40 years since 1968. Throughout the tournament, the US Open will feature additional celebrations and special tributes to past champions.
Weekly Links: Roger Federer Is Enjoying Himself
Hello heroes,
I hope you are all well enjoying Wimbledon 2008 which for me held a lot of surprises this week. Most notably the loss of Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic. I had high expectations from both hoping at least one of them would reach the final of the green green grass of [...]
“Mommy” Lindsay Returns to Wimbledon
Lindsay Davenport, the former world No. 1, is back in the Wimbledon draw this year – her first appearance as a mother and her first appearance since losing the epic 2005 final to Venus Williams. With one-year-old Jagger Leach now in tow, Davenport will look to join a very exclusive club of five moms to win a major singles title. Does Davenport have a shot to join this exclusive group? Odds are against her, but if she does achieve the feat, here are the women whose club she would join.
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.
Random Ramblings…Aussie Open dates, Wimbledon, Vegas, etc.
Imagine that the tennis world was focused not on Indian Wells and Key Biscayne but on The Australian Open at this time of year. Is this a novel concept? Not really.
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