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Roger Federer vs Andy Roddick…revisited
Swiss journalist and author Rene Stauffer chronicles in detail three of the most important matches between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick in his definitive Federer biography THE ROGER FEDERER STORY, QUEST FOR PERFECTION (New Chapter Press, $24.95, www.rogerfedererbook.com), the first U.S.-published book on the Swiss tennis champion.
World’s Biggest Loser
One of the many charms of Wimbledon is the numerous tabloid headlines and storylines during The Championships. Back on this day, June 26, in 2000, the U.K.’s Daily Mail labeled Vince Spadea as the “World’s Biggest Loser” after he finally broke his ATP record 20-match losing streak in the first round of Wimbledon, beating Britain’s Greg Rusedski in the first round.
Mondays With Bob Greene: Federer has the potential to win at Paris and at any site in the world
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 Interwetten Open and the Internationaux de Strasbourg.
Waterville Valley Resort’s World Ranked Tennis Center Offers Affordable Play amid Mountain Views
For 125 years people have been playing tennis in Waterville Valley Resort. But, what many people don’t know is that the18 red clay outdoor tennis courts in Waterville Valley have been consistently ranks as some of the best in the world.
Tennis Legends Billie Jean King and John McEnroe Rally on Hudson River Barge to Kick Off National Tennis Month
Tennis legends Billie Jean King and John McEnroe have played tennis all over the world and on all surfaces. Now they can add a new venue to the list: a barge floating on the Hudson River in New York City.
Mondays with Bob Greene: Five Straight for Rafa
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 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and the Family Circle Cup.
Tennis Night In America Serves Up a Winner For Youth Tennis Registration Efforts Nationwide
The USTA announced today that more than 700 tennis facilities, recreation departments and community centers across the U.S. took part in last night’s first-ever national youth registration initiative for spring and summer tennis programs—many in spite of unexpectedly heavy snow and winter weather—attracting tens of thousands of kids and parents to take part in the inaugural celebration of “Tennis Night in America.”
Semifinal Pairings Set for the “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup”
The pairings for the two semifinal matches of the inaugural “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup” have been set for the March 2 event at Madison Square Garden.
Hall-of-Famer Tracy Austin to Server as Special Consultant for USTA Player Development
The USTA announced today that tennis Hall-of-Famer and two-time US Open Champion Tracy Austin will serve as a special consultant for USTA Player Development. Austin will assist in the coaching of female players at the USTA’s West Coast Training Center in Carson, Calif., and will report to Patrick McEnroe, General Manager, USTA Player Development.
USTA Invests In World Team Tennis
White Plains, N.Y., January 20, 2009 – The USTA announced today that it will become a 25% owner of Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League, the unique gender-balanced team format co-founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King.
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