As you know by now, French player Richard Gasquet has been suspended for testing positive for cocaine back in Miami this spring. I am by no means suggesting drug use is appropriate, only that this punishment seems a little harsh for him.
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Posted by Bob Greene on September 9, 2008 · 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 second week of the US Open.
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Posted by Bill Mountford on August 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment
In honor of the 18 medals that were awarded to tennis players over the weekend in Beijing, I offer 18 quick- and final- thoughts on the Games that exceeded expectations.
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