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PHILIPPOUSSIS STICKS WITH FEDERER TO WIN AT WIMBLEDON

June 22, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

When Roger Federer won his first Wimbledon title in 2003, Mark Philippoussis was the man he beat in the final to break through and win his first of a now record 16 major singles title. Despite a shaky performance in the first round against Alejandro Falla on Monday, Federer is still the pick of Philippoussis [...]

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IS “B” FOR “BORG” OR FOR “BOSTON” OR PERHAPS FOR “BRUINS”?

April 30, 2010 By Stephane Carter Leave a Comment

Bjorn Borg played his first match in the United States in 10 years Thursday night at the $150,000 Staples Champions Cup, part of the global Champions Series tennis circuit. He beat fellow Swede Mikael Pernfors 6-2, 2-6, 10-8 (Champions Tie-breaker). It is interesting to see Bjorn playing tennis with a Dunlop tennis racquet – as [...]

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FRENCH HOPES IN MONTE CARLO

April 14, 2010 By Leigh Sanders 1 Comment

The 2010 Masters Circuit has landed on European soil with the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters this week. After Americans had home-grown superstar Andy Roddick to cheer on in both the finals of Indian Wells and Miami, the French will be hoping that one of their many young prodigies across the tennis circuit rises to the challenge [...]

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SAFIN, CHAMPIONS SERIES TENNIS A HIT IN RIO

March 15, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand 2 Comments

The 2010 Champions Series tennis circuit started Friday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Marat Safin made his tour debut only 17 weeks after last playing on the ATP World Tour. Safin said his appearance on the champion’s circuit so soon after leaving the main tour was “almost comical.” Perhaps even more startling is the [...]

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SAFIN ARRIVES IN RIO

March 11, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Marat Safin will make his debut on the Champions Series tennis circuit Friday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Safin, who retired from the ATP World Tour last fall, opens against Wayne Ferreira in the eight-player event. Safin, who turned 30 in February, is the favorite to win the event, titled the Banco Cruzeiro do Sul [...]

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SAMPRAS PUTS HOUSE ON THE MARKET

March 6, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Pete Sampras is looking for a new home. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sampras and his wife, actress Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, have listed their seven-bedroom, 11 ½ bathroom compound in Lake Sherwood for $25 million. According to the Times, “The gated contemporary north of Los Angeles sits on 20 hilltop acres with 360-degree views, a [...]

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TENNIS IDOL BORG OR EMPEROR BORG?

January 13, 2010 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Bjorn Borg, it was announced Tuesday, will be playing in his first tournament in the United States since 2000 at the Staples Champions Cup in Boston, April 29-May 2. The event is part of the Jim Courier-run Champions Cup tennis circuit. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Borg’s epic fifth straight Wimbledon title, which [...]

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FUNDING CUTS, COMEBACKS, WITHDRAWALS: TENNIS IN THE COMMONWEALTH

December 27, 2009 By Manfred Wenas 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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Agassi To Face Martin In Outback Champions Series Final In Surprise

October 11, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Andre Agassi advanced into the final of the $150,000 Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships at Surprise Saturday with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Wayne Ferreira of South Africa.

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Agassi Debuts On Outback Champions Series This Week

October 6, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand 1 Comment

Andre Agassi will make his highly anticipated Outback Champions Series debut when he takes on Mikael Pernfors of Sweden Friday night in the opening round of the 2009 Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships at Surprise, Ariz.

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