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Brazilians Melo/Soares stun the Bryans in day 2 Davis Cup action

February 3, 2013 By Andrea Lubinsky Leave a Comment

With an impeccable 22-2 record in Davis Cup doubles going into today’s match, most people had penned in a US victory for the Bryan brothers in yesterday’s doubles rubber against Brazil. But in tennis it’s never safe to count on the better team on paper. Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares have had success playing the [...]

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

February 1, 2013 By Chris Skelton 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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London Showcase Set For Kick-Off: Tennis in the Commonwealth

November 19, 2009 By Leigh Sanders 1 Comment

The final line-up for the ATP World Finals Championship in London, England, next week has been confirmed following the conclusion of the Paris Masters.

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Tennis in the Commonwealth – Katie O’Brien New British No. 1; Alicia Molik Ends Retirement

November 12, 2009 By Leigh Sanders 1 Comment

Andy Murray of Great Britain has picked up his sixth title in 2009 after he defeated Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Valencia Open. The top seed was playing his first tournament for six weeks after recovering from a wrist injury and he will be delighted to have returned to the court in such style.

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Tennis In The Commonwealth – Stosur on Verge of Top 10

November 5, 2009 By Leigh Sanders 2 Comments

Britain’s Andy Murray has offered his support to Andre Agassi after the former star’s revelations about crystal methamphetamine use in his autobiography.

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Tennis In The Commonwealth: Stosur Wins, Birmingham Restored

October 22, 2009 By Manfred Wenas 2 Comments

The following is Leigh Sanders’ weekly look at tennis headlines in “The Commonwealth” or the traditional tennis powerhouses that were former members of the British Empire, most notably Australia, South Africa, India, Canada and, of course, Great Britain.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: I think that Justine’s comeback is good news for women’s tennis

September 28, 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 Open de Moselle and Hansol Korea 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: I’ve had good times and bad times

June 15, 2009 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 Aegon Classic and the Gerry Weber Open.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: It might be the greatest victory of my career

June 8, 2009 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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