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Standings in the “Mythical” Olympic Team Competition
After three days of play in the tennis competition at the 2008 Olympic tennis competition, it is the French men and the Russian women who leading in the team competition in Beijing. Both nations are seeking their nation’s first gold medal in the team competition in tennis….eerrr….uh…wait…a minute. Team competition? Is there one?
Rogers Cup Qualies Day 1
Just got back from day one of the qualifying draw at the Rogers Cup and it was a great day to be a tennis fan. It has been almost a year now since I’ve been able to catch some live tennis action and it was a nice way to ease back into things and get reacquainted with the game up close.
Mondays With Bob Greene: Ana Ivanovic May Even Be Better Than Maria Sharapova
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 Hypo Group Tennis International 2008 and Ashley Harkleroad posing for Playboy.
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.
Tattoo Watch: “S” is for…?
Simone Bolelli gave us a little peek into the gigantic gothic “S” inked on his upper right arm — just enough to make us want to see the whole thing!
Richard Gasquet Critisicized for not facing Andy Roddick
French tennis federation president Christian Bimes criticised Richard Gasquet on Wednesday for refusing to face Andy Roddick in a 4-1 Davis Cup quarter-final defeat by the United States at the weekend.
Blake pips Mathieu at the finishing line
This match will be closely contested and I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw a five setter here. Both men have not been in the greatest form as of late and Kohlschrieber has a brilliant chance of using his shot making skills to cause a minor upset.
The Journeyman’s Column: Player Spotlight on Yves Allegro
Yves Allegro, the Swiss doubles specialist, grew up in the small town of Grone, Switzerland. His father built a tennis club, and that’s where Allegro was introduced to the sport as a toddler.
Weeks 11 & 12 Preview: Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells
The first ATP Masters Series event of the year kicks off in the California Desert.
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