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USA-Brazil Davis Cup Reflections

February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

If the USA wins a hotly contested, live, fifth rubber against Brazil, and no one’s there to see it, did it still happen? This past weekend’s first round Davis Cup tie is a fine example of why you can never count on anything in tennis. On paper, the USA should’ve had no trouble dispatching the Brazilians. Not [...]

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

February 3, 2013 By 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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Isner and Querrey give USA 2-0 lead against Brazil

February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The USA Davis Cup squad got off to a quick start on Friday in their first round tie against Brazil. Sam Querrey easily overcame Brazil’s No. 1 player, Thomaz Bellucci, in straight sets. Sam Querrey served very well, but Bellucci definitely handed him a few games. He admitted to being a bit nervous in the [...]

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Pittsburgh Penguins Crosby Surprises Federer With Birthday Cake

August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Sidney Crosby greets Roger Federer with a cake on his 29th birthday Sunday. Roger Federer and Sidney Crosby have missed out on their chance to play tennis together but can still share a birthday cake.The two sports stars met for the first time at the Rogers Cup on Sunday. They were set to play together [...]

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Roger Federer And The Ghost Of Bill Tilden

September 14, 2009 By 3 Comments

Roger Federer is looking to join Bill Tilden as the only player to win six straight U.S. men’s singles titles when he plays Juan Martin del Potro in the 2009 US Open final Monday.

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Federer’s First of Five US Open Titles

August 28, 2009 By 2 Comments

Roger Federer is no doubt the King of the US Open. He will be seeking his sixth straight men’s singles title in 2009, equaling the effort by Bill Tilden, who won six straight titles from 1920-1925.

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Pat Cash Discusses Grass, Hall of Fame Status And The “Goat” Prior To Defense Of Newport Title

August 4, 2009 By 7 Comments

Pat Cash is gearing up his grass-court game on the lawns of Great Britain in anticipation of his title defense at this month’s $150,000 Hall of Fame Champions Cup in Newport, R.I.

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40 Years Ago In Tennis – Bud Collins Summarizes The Epic Year

July 31, 2009 By 1 Comment

The second year of Open tennis was one of continued progress but lingering confusion on the political front—and towering on-court performances by Margaret Smith Court and most notably Rod Laver, who netted an unprecedented second Grand Slam.

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Waterville Valley Resort’s World Ranked Tennis Center Offers Affordable Play amid Mountain Views

May 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

For 125 years people have been playing tennis in Waterville Valley Resort. But, what many people don’t know is that the18 red clay outdoor tennis courts in Waterville Valley have been consistently ranks as some of the best in the world.

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