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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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It’s Del Potro In An Upset

September 15, 2009 By Bob Greene 7 Comments

Juan Martin del Potro, appearing in his first Grand Slam tournament final, overpowered five-time defending champion Roger Federer to capture the US Open on Monday 3-6 7-6 (5) 4-6 7-6 (4) 6-2.

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Clijsters Wins US Open Yet Again

September 14, 2009 By Bob Greene 5 Comments

In a strange way, the US Open women’s singles champion was no surprise. After all, Kim Clijsters was the defending champion.Yes, she shows up in New York City only every few years, but when she does she walks away with some of the top hardware.

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Tracy Austin rallies Team Lendl to victory in US Open Champions Invitational

September 13, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Team Lendl rallied behind the dominating play of two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin to defeat Team Cash 21-17 in the final day of the US Open Champions Invitational at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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Mary Joe Fernandez leads Team King to 21-17 win over Team Cash at US Open Champions Invitational

September 11, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand Leave a Comment

Mary Joe Fernandez is used to juggling a number of tasks at once. Mom. TV announcer. U.S. Fed Cup captain.

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Wozniacki Ends Melanie’s Dream

September 10, 2009 By Bob Greene 2 Comments

Although the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd was loudly pulling for her, Melanie Oudin’s dream run at the US Open ended Wednesday night when she was overwhelmed 6-2 6-2 by ninth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki.

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Team Lendl Tops Team King 24-16 In First Day Of US Open Champions Invitational

September 9, 2009 By Tennis Grandstand 2 Comments

Team Lendl defeated Team King 24-16 in Overtime to win the first match of the US Open Champions Invitational today at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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Clijsters Crashing Party at US Open

September 9, 2009 By Bob Greene Leave a Comment

Three months after giving birth to her daughter, Clijsters, then retired, went onto a tennis court to hit with a friend and former player, Caroline Maze.

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Oudin Mastering Russian at US Open

September 8, 2009 By Bob Greene 4 Comments

NEW YORK – Yes, it’s the US Open, but Melanie Oudin has used her exciting run to the quarterfinals to master Russian.

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Mondays With Bob Greene: The Summary Of The First Week Of The US Open

September 7, 2009 By Bob Greene 8 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 first week of the US Open.

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