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Will They Ever Win…Again?

October 7, 2010 By 5 Comments

A tennis player’s career is defined by Grand Slam competition. Whether it’s fair or not, even players who win tons of titles or attain the world number one ranking will go down in history beneath those who are talented or lucky enough to win one of the coveted Slam titles. This means that an entire [...]

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Azarenka Collapses on Court: A Strange and Terrible Saga

September 1, 2010 By 1 Comment

So this article will be short today. I am in a foul mood.  I always had a thing for Victoria Azarenka ever since I watched her play at the Australian Open 2009. Watching YouTube videos and reading Fastscript interviews followed quickly after that to feed my infatuation. Every interview I could find of her, I [...]

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Roger Federer Makes Shocking Wimbledon Exit

June 30, 2010 By 2 Comments

Roger Federer has failed to advance past the quarter-finals for a second consecutive Grand Slam tournament. The defending champion and top-seeded Federer was beaten by Tomas Berdych 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday. The shocking upset improves Berdych to 3-8 against Federer all-time, including a recent victory in Miami in March. The growing trend of [...]

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BRYAN BROTHERS ROCK-AND-ROLL ON – AND OFF – THE COURT

May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Bryan Brothers equalled the Open Era doubles record of the Australian Woodies, Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodford on Sunday by securing their 61st victory of their careers in the Madrid Masters doubles final. The telepathic twins beat world No. 1 pair, Daniel Nestor and partner Nenad Zimonjic 6-3, 6-4 in a final lasting only [...]

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ROGER FEDERER ON TARGET IN MADRID

May 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Roger Federer made it the to semis at the Madrid Open beating Ernests Gulbis 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.  Last month Ernests Gulbis turned into Federer’s “bête noir” beating Federer in Rome and Gulbig was looking to repeat. However, Federer got himself together and ensured victory in Madrid. “I think it’s one of the toughest things in [...]

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Sampras Advances To Charlotte Final

September 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Pete Sampras overcame two rain delays and soggy and moist conditions Saturday to defeat Pat Cash 6-4, 6-3 to advance into the singles final of the $150,000 Breezeplay Championships at The Palisades at The Palisades Country Club in Charlotte, N.C.

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Isner Upsets Roddick In An Open Classic

September 6, 2009 By 1 Comment

With the crowd against him and Andy Roddick becoming more energized as the match progressed, John Isner dug deep to pull off the biggest upset of his career.

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Serena opens defense with 6-4, 6-1 win over Glatch

August 31, 2009 By 2 Comments

Williams entered Monday’s play ranked second in the world behind Dinara Safina, even though Williams has won the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year and Safina is without a Grand Slam title.

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Video Of Near Brawl At World Team Tennis

July 18, 2009 By 1 Comment

This is Must See TV as Comcast Sports Net shows the near brawl Thursday night as John McEnroe and New York Sportimes nearly go to blows with Leander Paes and the Washington Kastles.

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The Robbie Koenig Blog: Can Anyone Beat Rafa In Paris?

May 21, 2009 By 32 Comments

Anyway, the clay court season thus far, one word….” NADAL”….the kid is from another planet!!! Mentally and physically, on this surface, he’s the greatest I’ve ever seen, and probably the best of all time…and he’s only just 23 (in a few days)!!!

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