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Rafael Nadal’s Mixed Bag; WTA Re-evaluates Rule — The Friday Five

February 15, 2013 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

By Maud Watson Mixed Bag Rafael Nadal made his return to tennis last week in Chile, and his comeback left mixed results as to where exactly he is with his game. He moved relatively well, tracking down drop shots and hustling to chase lobs, but he also got wrong-footed more than we’re used to seeing. [...]

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“Strength and Vulnerability”: Esther Vergeer and her Emotional Decision to Retire from Tennis

February 12, 2013 By Tennis Grandstand 3 Comments

By Rick Gleijm ROTTERDAM (Feb. 12, 2013) — After a ten year winning streak that included 42 Grand Slams and 7 Paralympic titles, 31-year-old Esther Vergeer has retired from the sport of wheelchair tennis, ending one of the most prestigious careers in all of sports. The Woerden, Netherland native conducted am emotional book presentation and [...]

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Roger Federer at Rotterdam Opening Ceremony; Tsonga, Mathieu Ousted

February 11, 2013 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

ROTTERDAM (Feb. 11, 2013) — World No. 2 Roger Federer and Dutch wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer took part in the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament opening ceremony in Rotterdam today. All suited and dressed up, the two hit some balls on court amid pyrotechnics on center court. Earlier in the day, defending champion Federer paid [...]

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Mondays With Bob Greene: I can’t believe this happened

September 15, 2009 By Bob Greene 2 Comments

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 second week of the US Open.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: Mirka and I became proud parents of twin girls

July 27, 2009 By Bob Greene 3 Comments

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 Indianapolis Tennis Championships and the International German Open.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: Roger Federer sets historic record

July 6, 2009 By Bob Greene 3 Comments

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 second week of Wimbledon.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: Roger, sorry for today

February 2, 2009 By Bob Greene 5 Comments

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 second week of the Australian Open.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: Nadal And Ivanovic Win Roland Garros

June 9, 2008 By Bob Greene Leave a Comment

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 second week of the French Open.

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