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From Grassroots to Boardrooms: Ray Benton is a Statesman for the Game

March 2, 2012 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

by Steve Fogleman, Special for Tennis Grandstand When I arrived at the Tennis Center at College Park to speak with its CEO, Ray Benton, he was finishing up a lesson with former U.S. Congresswoman Jane Harman. He’d agreed to speak with me after the practice and he was still stretching when our conversation began. I [...]

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Novak Djokovic Wins Big; Questionable Rafael Nadal Skit — The Friday Five

February 10, 2012 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

by Maud Watson Trend Continues In a field that contained among others the fastest man in the world, an international soccer star, and a 7’0” German NBA power forward, it was Novak Djokovic who took home the top honor as he was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year. The award represented hard-earned recognition [...]

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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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Monica Seles – Head of the Class

July 11, 2009 By Randy Walker 2 Comments

Monica is “head of the class” of the 2009 group of inductees in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She won nine major singles titles in her career – including four titles at the Australian Open.

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Bill Mountford: Final Thoughts From Newport

July 16, 2008 By Bill Mountford 2 Comments

Some final thoughts from Newport, Rhode Island and the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Championships… It was a treat to see “The Magician”, Fabrice Santoro, defend a title for the first time in his long career. The Frenchman did not lose a set all week at the Hall of Fame Championships.

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Mark McCormack To Be Inducted In International Tennis Hall Of Fame

July 9, 2008 By Randy Walker 1 Comment

On Saturday, July 12, the International Tennis Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2008 – Michael Chang, Mark McCormack and Gene Scott – in ceremonies at the home of the Hall of Fame, The Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. Today, we present to you the profile of Mark McCormack, the founder of the International Management Group.

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Lived up to the hype!

July 8, 2008 By Bill Mountford 8 Comments

Sports Illustrated’s Jon Wertheim previewed the Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer Wimbledon final by suggesting that it was the most anticipated championship final in the history of our sport. High praise indeed, but when does the competition outdistance the hype in this day and age? Practically never is when.

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Mondays With Bob Greene – Rafael Nadal Wins Monte Carlo Masters Series

April 28, 2008 By Bob Greene Leave a Comment

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From Grassroots to Boardrooms: Ray Benton is a Statesman for the Game

Novak Djokovic Wins Big; Questionable Rafael Nadal Skit — The Friday Five

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

Monica Seles – Head of the Class

Bill Mountford: Final Thoughts From Newport

Mark McCormack To Be Inducted In International Tennis Hall Of Fame

Lived up to the hype!

Mondays With Bob Greene – Rafael Nadal Wins Monte Carlo Masters Series

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