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Their Just Deserts: The Mega WTA Indian Wells Draw Preview

March 6, 2013 By 1 Comment

Read about what to expect from the first Premier Mandatory tournament of 2013 as we break down each quarter of the WTA Indian Wells draw in detail! First quarter:  For the second straight year, Azarenka arrives in the desert with a perfect season record that includes titles at the Australian Open and the Premier Five [...]

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What to Watch in the WTA This Week: Previews of Dubai, Memphis, and Bogota

February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Shifting down the Persian Gulf, eight of the top ten women move from Doha to Dubai for the only Premier tournament this week.  In North and South America are two International tournaments on dramatically different surfaces.  Here is the weekly look at what to expect in the WTA. Dubai:  Still the top seed despite her [...]

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Fill Their Cups: Fed Cup World Group Quarterfinal Preview

February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

One week after the 2013 Davis Cup began, Fed Cup starts with four ties hosted by European nations.  We look ahead to what viewers can expect from the women’s national team competition.  Having gone 7-1 in Davis Cup predictions, will our hot streak continue? Czech Republic vs. Australia:  The first of the ties features the [...]

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Photos: Australian Open Doubles with Hlavackova, Schiavone, Mirza and more

January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Our esteemed tennis photographer is currently at Melbourne Park and will be providing daily tennis galleries from the 2013 Australian Open. Make sure to check back each day for a new gallery and don’t miss the fun from down under! January 15, 2013 — Our Tennis Grandstand photographer has today’s featured gallery which includes a unique [...]

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Wizards of Oz (I): Australian Open Day 1 Preview

January 13, 2013 By 1 Comment

While some of the stars opening play in Melbourne should encounter little resistance, others might want to tread carefully.  We look at some of the most notable matches on Day 1 from Rod Laver Arena to the outer courts. Chang vs. Stosur (Rod Laver Arena):  A flustered bundle of nerves on home soil, Stosur has [...]

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Quarters for Our Thoughts (II): Australian Open Women’s Draw Preview

January 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

After the mega-preview of the Australian Open men’s draw appeared yesterday, we take the same type of look at the women’s draw. First quarter:  Like fellow defending champion Djokovic, Azarenka cruised through the first week of last year’s tournament.  Also like Djokovic, she should do so again this year against an early slate of opponents [...]

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Azarenka and Williams set up final clash at the Madrid Open

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Lisa-Marie Burrows Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid – World No.1 Victoria Azarenka recorded her sixth victory this year against Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 to progress to her sixth final this year where she will meet Serena Williams after she defeated qualifier Lucie Hradecka 7-6, 6-0. The Belarusian has reached the final for the second year [...]

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Tennis Stars’ New Year’s Resolutions

January 10, 2011 By 1 Comment

So like any good tennis fan I like to keep up with their offcourt activities as well. And when I found this video on YouTube, it just made my heart pound a little harder. Why, u ask?  Well it means that the tennis season 2011 is really underway and that we have our first Grand [...]

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Mondays With Bob Greene: Venus is one of the greatest champions ever

August 3, 2009 By 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 Bank of the West Classic and the Countrywide Classic LA Tennis Open.

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

July 27, 2009 By 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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