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Fed Cup Canada vs Serbia: Remembering Novi Sad
Jelena Jankovic
Fed Cup Canada vs Serbia: Remembering Novi Sad
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin | @earthstroke
(February 7, 2014) MONTREAL – Three years ago almost to the day, I was getting off an overcrowded plane, with a backpack full of red and white memorabilia, eager to explore the country of Novak, Ana and Jelena. For the first time in over four years, Canada had managed to...
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27 days ago
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Eric Babolat on the Babolat Play plus new ITF rule allowing the new stick's capabilities in competition.
In August, Babolat announced the new Babolat Play. I've since had the chance to chat with Eric Babolat, Babolat President and CEO, about the new stick: TennisIDENTITY: Have any of your top sponsored athletes (male and female) used the Babolat Play and analysis or is this more of a learner's/recreational player's racquet? Eric Babolat: As is the case for all Babolat products...
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September 15, 2013
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The Li Na Conundrum
Li Na’s inconsistency is one of the WTA’s greatest mysteries.
Li Na? Or Na Li?
The western world’s difficulty with the naming order of the former Roland Garros winner is sometimes the least of her problems. She (basically) carries the burden of an entire nation, becoming the first Asian woman to win a major title in singles. She graced the cover of TIME Magazine, and was named...
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May 16, 2013
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Australian Open Schedule of Play for January 26, 2013
Australian Open 2013
Schedule for Day 13: Saturday 26 January 2013
Rod Laver Arena 12:30 PM Start Time
1. Junior Girls’ Singles – Final
Ana Konjuh (CRO)[3] v. Katerina Siniakova (CZE)[2]
Not Before:2:30 PM
2. Junior Boys’ Singles – Final
Nick Kyrgios (AUS)[3] v. Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS)
Not Before:7:30 PM
3. Women’s Singles – Final
Victoria Azarenka (BLR)[1] v. Na...
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January 25, 2013
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The Elite Eight: Previewing the Women's Quarters
Four great rounds of tennis are already in the books down in Melbourne, Australia. However, there is still a long way to go before a Men's Singles Champion and Women's Singles Champion are crowned. Let's a take a quick look at the four matches which make up the Women's Quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open.
Women's Quarterfinals
Na Li [6] vs. Agnieszka...
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January 21, 2013
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2013 Australian Open Women’s Contender Profiles
Profiles of the top Women’s Singles contenders for the 2013 Australian Open. Note: Grand Slam records for main draw matches only. – by Jack Cunniff http://twitter.com/jrcunniff
1. Victoria Azarenka
2012 Record: 69-12
Grand Slam Record: 73-27
Australian Open Record: 21-6
Australian Open Best Result: W (2012)
Fast Fact: Azarenka has won 13 of her 14 titles...
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January 13, 2013
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US Open Tennis Fashion. Day 5: Na Li
Day five of the 2012 U.S. Open finished with the loss of number 9 seed Na Li to Laura Robson (who already had a won over another favorite, Kim Clijsters). Let's have a look at Na Li's outfit prepared for her by Nike.
Create Na Li's 2012 U.S. Open Look
Na Li, U.S. Open 2012
Nike Women's Na Li US Open 2012 Autumn Jersey Top - $55
Nike Women&...
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September 03, 2012
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Notes and Quotes from Day 3 of the 2012 US Open
Li Na
Q. Her weapon seemed to be the slice backhand. What did you do to counter that?VICTORIA AZARENKA: I practiced yesterday. (Laughter.)
I practiced yesterday for that. She has a really, you know, deep slice and it’s a little bit tricky. It took me first few shots to kind of adjust and feel her ball, but, you know, I had to stay aggressive and not to let her...
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August 30, 2012
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Serena back to her old self on court
It's said of the Williams sisters, when they play, they win. Not always true but the idea is holding up at the Sony Ericsson Open where, under cloudless skies Monday, Serena produced more than the occasional puff of smoke with her serve as she battled past Australia's Sam Stosur, 7-5, 6-3.
Creating a record for the women's game for aces in two sets, Serena cranked out...
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March 26, 2012
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Sampras, Moya, Lisicki Join Li Na for Exhibition Tournament in China
2011 Roland Garros champion Li Na received a hero’s welcome in her hometown of Wuhan, kicking off a two-day exhibition tournament on December 17, 2011 called “Li Na and Friends.” The festivities also feature 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras and former world number number 1 Carlos Moya, as well as 2011 Wimbledon semifinalist and WTA Comeback Player of the Year Sabine...
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December 17, 2011
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