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The Secret Behind Bobby Reynolds’ Win Streak

January 11, 2012 By 3 Comments

The chances that Jesse Levine gets his racquet back are looking slim. After an inauspicious start in Brisbane, losing in the first round of qualifiers, Bobby Reynolds asked Levine for one of his racquets. Since then, Reynolds has gone undefeated, winning five matches in a row at the Sydney International, including an upset over second [...]

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Soderling lifts first title of year, Clijsters back on form and Wozniacki laughs off criticism

January 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

*Swedish star Robin Soderling has paid tribute to new coach Claudio Pistolesi after overcoming Andy Roddick to win the Brisbane International 6-3, 7-5. The victory means that the Swedish No. 1 will climb above Andy Murray to No. 4 in the world and secures him the fourth seeding at the upcoming Australian Open. “We’ve only [...]

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G’DAY FOR THE AUSSIES IN SYDNEY

January 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Wednesday was a “G’Day” for the home Aussies at the Sydney International. Lleyton Hewitt needed just 55 minutes to beat Andreas Seppi 6-0, 6-2 to advance into the quarterfinals. The win avenged a loss to Seppi in Sydney’s quarterfinals four years ago after wasting two match points; Also 30-year-old Aussie Peter Luczak reached first ATP-quarterfinal [...]

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FUNDING CUTS, COMEBACKS, WITHDRAWALS: TENNIS IN THE COMMONWEALTH

December 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

By Leigh Sanders British No. 2 Alex Bogdanovic’s career looks in jeopardy after the 25-year-old was told he is one of eleven players cut from the list to receive the highest level of support from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) next year. He is ranked No. 164 in the world, 97 places above British No. [...]

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Tennis History Tuesday – MCENROE ROUTS LENDL

January 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Today is Tuesday so that means another edition of “Tennis History Tuesday” where we bring you another excerpt from my book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY with events that happened on January 13.While the tennis world is gearing up for the Australian Open, this time of the year used to be devoted to the men’s tournament known as the year-end Masters Championships played at Madison Square Garden.

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