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On This Day In Tennis History Is Latest Book Release From New Chapter Press

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.

Mondays With Bob Greene: Thanks to your Royal Highness for coming

Mondays With Bob Greene: Thanks to your Royal Highness for coming

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 Sony Ericsson Championships and the Salwator Cup.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m going to Shanghai really to represent France and all my family and my friends.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m going to Shanghai really to represent France and all my family and my friends.

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 BNP Paribas Masters and the Bell Challenge.

Fitting End to a Wild Year

Fitting End to a Wild Year

Well, it all comes down to this.

It’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. David Nalbandian not only for the Masters Series Paris title, but also for the last spot in the year-end Masters Cup. The winner is in. The loser is out. It’s as simple as that.

Voo’s Semi Final Round Up - Paris

Voo’s Semi Final Round Up - Paris

David Nalbandian advanced to the second straight Paris final after 6-1 5-7 6-4 win over former-champion Nikolay Davydenko. Nalbandian started the match very well and after winning first set easily, had a break up at the beginning of the second set.

Voo’s Paris Quarterfinals Round Up

Voo’s Paris Quarterfinals Round Up

It was a nightmarish day for the Parisian crowd because the two best players in the world, weren’t able to play their quarterfinal matches.

Robbie Koenig: The New Mr. October

Robbie Koenig: The New Mr. October

Well, it has all been happening here in Paris! Andy Murray was finally defeated by an impressive David Nalbandian, but I had a chat with Murray’s coach, Miles Maclagen, after the match and he tells me Andy’s fatigued.

Voo’s Third Round Paris Wrap Up

Voo’s Third Round Paris Wrap Up

No. 1 in the world Rafael Nadal has overcome second Frenchman in a row - after dropping 6 games to Serra, Nadal lost only five games to Gael Monfils (6-3 6-2) but the scoreline would have indicated much more one-sided match.

Voo’s Paris Second Round Wrap Up

Voo’s Paris Second Round Wrap Up

Before the tournament 10 players had their chances to take three remaining spots for Masters Cup. After the second round three players dropped out from this competition, among them last year’s Masters Cup finalist David Ferrer who has completely lost his form in the second half of the year.

Robbie Koenig: Bercy Beckons!

Robbie Koenig: Bercy Beckons!

It’s already the final Masters Series event of the regular season - can you believe it. I guess the talking point at this time of the year is “who is going to make the final spots in Shanghai?”