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Roland Garros Day 7: Links Roundup with Haas, Federer, Sharapova, Schiavone and more

June 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Roland Garros Roundup takes you through the Slam’s hot stories of the day, both on and off the court. Shot of the Day: Rafael Nadal sets up for a serve on Philippe Chatrier court as the crowd cheers him on. It may have been a straight set 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-4 victory, but the Spaniard allowed his opponent Fabio [...]

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From Canucks to Kazakhs: Previewing the Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals

April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Balanced among four continents, the Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals illustrate the diversity of excellence in this sport.  From Vancouver, Canada to Astana, Kazakhstan, each of the ties contains multiple storylines that we discuss in a preview. Canada vs. Italy:  Choice of surface often plays a crucial role in handing the home team a Davis [...]

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Up for the Cup! First-Round Davis Cup World Group Preview

February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Eight first-round Davis Cup ties unfold around the world this weekend.  We discuss the key players and themes that might emerge from each of them. Canada vs. Spain:  Without any of their top three men, Davis Cup Goliath Spain finds itself at a surprising disadvantage when it travels to the western coast of North America.  [...]

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More Memories of Melbourne: Grading the Australian Open (ATP)

January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

  Having completed the recap of the WTA field at the Australian Open, we issue report cards for the ATP.  As before, grading reflects not just results but expectations, quality of opposition, and other factors.  Djokovic:  The master of Melbourne like none before him, the Serb became the first man in the Open era to [...]

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Wizards of Oz (XIII): Previewing the Australian Open Women’s Final and Men’s Doubles Final

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

On the penultimate day of the tournament, the 2013 Australian Open will crown its women’s singles and men’s doubles champions.  Read about what to expect from those matches. Azarenka vs. Li:  Meeting in a final on Australian soil for the fourth time, these two women of similar styles have battled to a very even record.  [...]

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The Necker Island Cup

November 22, 2012 By 2 Comments

by James A. Crabtree The definitive tennis getaway would be somewhere in the Caribbean, secluded on a beautiful island with perfect weather, gorgeous beaches and crystal blue water. You would want the prefect mixture of tennis, relaxation, spiritual growth and entertainment. So where exactly do you go? Paradise, or more accurately Necker Island for Richard [...]

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10 Reasons to be Excited for Davis Cup Weekend

February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The time has come!  While Andrea has done a great job breaking down the World Group match-ups, I thought I’d spell out for you the specific reasons why you should set your alarm for 5AM, skip work, cancel all of your social plans, and dedicate your entire Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to the wonder that [...]

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Djokovic a Hero in Belgrade, Bryans Equal Woodies’ Record and Federer to play Davis Cup Again

July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

heDjokovic Receives Hero’s Welcome in Belgrade: New Wimbledon Champion and world No.1 Novak Djokovic was treated like a rock star on his victorious return to Belgrade this week as his adoring fans took to the streets to welcome him home. Nearly 100,000 gathered in Parliament Square to see him with his trophy and Nole’s journey [...]

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ATP Tidbits: Djokovic and Starace Modeling, Isner and Wozniacki Flirting, Karlovic Gets Expert Car Advice

September 21, 2010 By 2 Comments

This week, the players were enjoying themselves after a busy U.S. Open. They not only flirted on Twitter but got expert advice about car shopping for giants. Two new men took on the art of sophisticated modeling, namely Novak Djokovic and Potito Starace. Let’s jump right into the action! Isner and Wozniacki, Sitting in a [...]

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MURRAY IS AEGON PLAYER OF THE YEAR: TENNIS IN THE COMMONWEALTH

December 17, 2009 By 1 Comment

By Leigh Sanders Last week saw the British Tennis Awards 2009 decided in an informal ceremony at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton. World No. 4 Andy Murray scooped the AEGON Player of the Year Award while US-Open Girls champion Heather Watson picked up the AEGON Junior Player of the Year gong. The formidable doubles [...]

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