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In Indy: This Week in Tennis Business
July 29, 2009 by
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The USTA will partner with T&S Events to host its 2010 Australian Open wild card playoffs at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, Ga., December 4-7. This event will include an exhibition match featuring the No. 1 doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan, as well as Mardy Fish and John Isner.
One Week On Top – 10 Years Ago This Week
July 28, 2009 by
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Ten years ago this week, Patrick Rafter was on top of the world. On July 26, 1999 the Aussie hunk and two-time U.S. Open champion reached the career pinnacle by earning the No. 1 ranking on the ATP computer. Rafter’s reign, however, last only one week and he never again attained...
Mondays With Bob Greene: Mirka and I became proud parents of twin girls
July 27, 2009 by
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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 Indianapolis Tennis Championships...
Believed to be first photo of Federer and parents at hospital
July 26, 2009 by
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Believed to be first photo of Federer and parents at hospital - Via FedererNews on Twitter
Washington defeats New York to win Eastern Conference, advance to Finals on Sunday
July 25, 2009 by
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The Washington Kastles upset the top-seeded New York Sportimes 22-19 in Overtime to win the Advanta WTT Eastern Conference Championship title on Friday night and advance to Sunday’s Advanta WTT Finals at Kastles Stadium in Washington, D.C.
Roger Federer Becomes A Father Of Twin Girls
July 24, 2009 by
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In a statement released on his personal Web site and Facebook page, tennis' world No. 1 said the girls have been named Charlene Riva and Myla Rose.
Advanta WTT Pro League announces fines for Sportimes and Kastles
July 23, 2009 by
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New York, N.Y. (July 23, 2009) -- The Advanta World TeamTennis Pro League has announced additional reprimands for the on-court incidents involving members of the Washington Kastles and the New York Sportimes during a match on July 16 in Washington, D.C.
World Team Tennis Final Results – Kastles Round Out The Playoff Field
July 23, 2009 by
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With their 21-14 win tonight over the Springfield Lasers, the Washington Kastles clinched the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and will face the New York Sportimes on July 24 in Washington, D.C.
You Have To Step On His Throat
July 23, 2009 by
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Seventeen years ago today, July 23, one of the great rivalries ever in tennis played out for the last time as Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe played for the 36th and final time in their careers.
Kim Clijsters concludes WTT Comeback en Route to U.S. Open
July 23, 2009 by
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Kim Clijsters completed her debut World TeamTennis season, leading the St. Louis Aces to a 21-17 victory over the Philadelphia Freedoms. Clijsters, the 2005 U.S.Open Champion, is making her return to professional tennis after a two year hiatus following the birth of her daughter.
Sampras, Courier And Wilander To Headline 2009 Breezeplay Championships
July 22, 2009 by
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InsideOut Sports & Entertainment today announced that Pete Sampras will lead the field of champions returning to The Palisades Country Club in Charlotte to compete in the $150,000 Breezeplay Championships at The Palisades, to be held September 24-27.
Navratilova leads Boston Lobsters to an overtime victory over Philadelphia Freedoms
July 21, 2009 by
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Playing in her 20th World TeamTennis season, tennis legend Martina Navratilova led the Boston Lobsters to a 23-18 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Freedoms.
InsideOut Turns to Amplify
July 20, 2009 by
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InsideOut Sports & Entertainment announced today it has retained Amplify Sports and Entertainment for sponsorship sales representation of InsideOut’s signature property, the Outback Champions Series.
Olympus US Open Series Sixth Season Launches Today With The Indianapolis Tennis Champion
July 20, 2009 by
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The USTA announced today the launch of the sixth season of the Olympus US Open Series, the six-week North American summer tennis season that links 10 ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour summer tournaments to the US Open.
Robbie Koenig: Checking in from Doha
January 07, 2009 by
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Hi tennis fans, I'm in Doha this week doing the commentating for the world TV feed. This tournament is insane!!! They have Nadal, Federer, Murray and Roddick (some serious cash been handed out right there for appearance fees!!!)
Voo de Mar?s Round Up Of Doha, Brisbane and Chennai
January 07, 2009 by
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The tournament has been moved from Adelaide to Brisbane and joined with the woman's tournament. Ernests Gulbis made the biggest upset defeating 6-4 6-4 Novawk Djokovic. 20 year-old Gulbis broke Djokovic's serve in the 5th game of the first set and held his serve to the end.
Tennis History Tuesday - ?RAFA ROUTED IN CHENNAI!?
January 06, 2009 by
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Today, January 6, 2009, provides us with another edition of "Tennis History Tuesday" where TennisGrandstand.com gives readers another exclusive excerpt from my book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY. (New Chapter Press, $19.95, www.tennishistorybook.com). With the ATP Tour in...
Mondays With Bob Greene: Andy Murray Fancies His Chances At The AusOpen
January 05, 2009 by
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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 exhibition in Dubai and previews the Hong Kong ...
It?s a wrap: Adidas? women?s competition line, s/s ?09
January 05, 2009 by
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Not a surprise, but the spring/summer 2009 adidas women?s competition line keeps low-key, staying with that bumblebee shade that we?ve been trying to expunge from the tennis palette for two years (Yonex is keeping adidas company during this sit-in).
ATP New Year?s Resolutions
January 03, 2009 by
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Happy New Year! That's another way of saying, "Yes! The 2009 ATP season is just days, hours, minutes away!" So let's the kick off the new year by taking a look at some of the men's new year's resolutions. Well, these are at least what their resolutions SHOULD be.
Tennis History Tuesday
December 23, 2008 by
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Bud Collins is perhaps the world's best authority on the history of tennis. In his new book THE BUD COLLINS HISTORY OF TENNIS, Bud summarizes the Australian Open, which on January 19 in Melbourne. THE BUD COLLINS HISTORY OF TENNIS book ($35.95, New Chapter Press) features a comprehensive...
Adidas On The Edge Of Something Good
December 22, 2008 by
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Adidas On The Edge Of Something Good
Mondays With Bob Greene: Thursday night , I think I am pregnant again
December 22, 2008 by
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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. Filling in while Bob Greene is on vacation is none other than Manfred Wenas, the ...
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