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Wimbledon Survivors Recognized in New “Bud Collins History of Tennis” Book

September 2, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand 1 Comment

NEW YORK – Bud Collins, the man who many call the walking encyclopedia of tennis, has released a second edition of his famous tennis encyclopedia and record book THE BUD COLLINS HISTORY OF TENNIS. The 816-page second-edition volume – the most authoritative compilation of records, biographies and information on the sport of tennis – is [...]

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French Davis Cup Celebrations, New ITHF inductees and Serena to Miss WTT Season

July 15, 2010 By Leigh Sanders Leave a Comment

*French Davis Cup captain Guy Forget was full of praise for his players following their shock win over Spain in the Davis Cup quaterfinals last weekend. Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau defeated Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez in the doubles rubber to give France an unassailable 3-0 lead in the tie. The win is the [...]

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Blooming in to Life Once Again

July 9, 2010 By Leigh Sanders Leave a Comment

All we have been hearing over recent months is negativity surrounding British tennis. Tales of rotten apples in the barrel, failed youngsters, squandered millions and a country lost in a downward spiral of tennis faux pas which shows no signs of halting but for the increasingly confident performances of lone star Andy Murray. Yet this [...]

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TENNIS PEOPLE: FEDERER PLEDGES TO PLAY AFTER 2012 OLYMPICS

May 20, 2010 By Leigh Sanders Leave a Comment

By Leigh Sanders * Roger Federer has told BBC Sport he intends to play on after the 2012 Olympics despite recent rumors he was growing tired of the sport he has dominated for years. The 28-year-old world No. 1 also believes his best tennis is around the corner. “I don’t have a problem saying this [...]

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WILL SAFINA’S BACK FORCE HER TO HANG IT UP? THE FRIDAY FIVE

March 5, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand 4 Comments

By Maud Watson The Back Saga Continues – Once again, Dinara Safina’s back has forced her to withdraw from a tournament. This time, it is the prestigious BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Safina has stated that her back is still causing her too much pain to even consider competing next week in California, and [...]

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Roger Federer, Rod Laver And Tennis History Books For The Holidays

December 1, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand 2 Comments

Roger Federer, Rod Laver and Tennis History are on sale as New Chapter Press recommends all four of its tennis titles as Holiday gifts for tennis fans.

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40 Years Ago Tuesday – Rod Laver Wins Historic Second Grand Slam

September 8, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Rod Laver winning his historic second Grand Slam by defeating Tony Roche 7-9, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the 1969 U.S. Open.

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USTA Pays Tribute To Pancho Gonzalez

September 2, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand 3 Comments

The USTA announced today that actor Benjamin Bratt will host a tribute to former U.S. Championships winner Pancho Gonzalez on-court in Arthur Ashe Stadium during the Night Session on Saturday, September 5.

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Brothers And Sisters At The US Open – The Richeys And Dinara And Marat

September 1, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

The best brother and sister combinations in the history of tennis – Dinara Safina and Marat Safin of Russia and Nancy and Cliff Richey of San Angelo, Texas – are all in attendance at the 2009 U.S. Open.

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Cash Repeats As Newport Champion; Denies Courier First Grass Title

August 24, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Pat Cash successfully defended his singles title at the $150,000 Hall of Fame Champions Cup defeating Jim Courier 6-3, 6-4 Sunday in the championship match at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

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