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Tennis History Tuesday: Bagels at Wimbledon
Bagels – in addition to strawberries and cream – were served on the opening day of Wimbledon Monday as Marion Bartoli registered a “double bagel” – a 6-0, 6-0 win over Yung-Jan Chan in the first round of women’s singles.
Mondays With Bob Greene: For me Roger is the greatest player ever who played the tennis game
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 Aegon International and the Ordina Open.
Part 3 – Cycling to Tennis – The Attack – More about Tennis Fitness
All of the pros are diligently working hard on the court and even harder off it. Many of them see this as a new opportunity to up their levels of fitness and start the year ahead of the rest.
Federer Ties Nastase; Soderling and Murray Also Win Tourney Titles
Roger Federer drew level with Ilie Nastase on 57 career titles after beating 6-3 6-4 David Nalbandian in the final between the Top two seeded players. Federer never faced a break point and won in Basel third straight year.
Mondays With Bob Greene: Naturally We Are Annoyed
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 Davidoff Swiss Indoor and the Generali Ladies Linz.
Andy Murray Cruises Into Second Straight Final
Andy Murray has won 17 of his last 18 matches. In the Satursday’s semifinal British No. 1 demolished Fernando Verdasco 6-0 6-3. Last year in the final Murray playing against Verdasco lost only two games more.
Voo’s ATP Round-Up From Basel, Lyon and St. Pete
Roger Federer after two difficult matches in early rounds, won easily his quarterfinal match against Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-2 6-3. “I’m very satisfied by how it went,” Federer said. “I tried to step up the pressure and so far that’s worked well.”
Second Round Round-Up – Basel, Lyon, St. Pete!
Roger Federer hasn’t lost a set in 10 meetings against Jarkko Nieminen. The Finn was very close to win a set against former No. 1 this time. Nieminen had two set points at 5:3 in the first set, led 30-0 on serve in the next game and was 5:4 up on serve in the tie-break.
Gilles Simon: An Inspiration
Before this, his breakout 2008 campaign, Simon was a virtual unknown outside of die-hard tennis fan circles. Even now he has to be the least-known player inside the top 20. It goes without saying that he is far from a fan favorite.
Rafael Nadal And Roger Federer Reach Madrid Quarters
Two best players in the world, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have been playing first tournament since US Open. They both won comfortably their third round matches against the French opponents
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