Archive for August, 2007

Djokovic Assesses Federer v Isner US Open Match-Up

It will be interesting to see, but it could go either way. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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Chakvetadze, my basement is at its cleanest right now.

That’s my best pick-up line. Hey, it worked for the ‘ones’ I am with now!!!!!!!
Why do you thing I have the carpet in there? Cleaning what’s under that, is an annual affair. But for you, I can change. I have …

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Djokovic Assesses Federer v Isner US Open Match-Up

It will be interesting to see, but it could go either way. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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djoky in 5

Djoky occupied most of the day and most of the people winning in the 5th set tiebreaker against Stepanek— very high level both players entertaining the crowd– just under 5 hours–djoky was crampoing at the end stepanek was prancing— the …

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DRAW GAME: Matches of the Day for September 1

Thank you for participating in On the Baseline’s 2007 US Open Draw Game!
If you are just joining us, please make sure that you understand the rules and instructions, because you only have one …

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Gracie on how the draw is chosen. Great.

Gracie
TP, this is from: The NY Times special online section covering the US Open. I think itâ??s supposed to help us understand something about how the draw is chosen, but Iâ??m still left scratching my head …

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Djokovic’s five set maybe just what he wanted.

These kind of come-from-behind five-set victories, are what really makes you take the quantum jump in your career, in many ways including maturity, at any event. But getting it done at a Grand Slam is pure ecstasy.
This has got to …

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US Open and NYC Scores An Ace with Tennis’ Biggest Stars

One of the reasons why the US Open remains the biggest tournament in tennis is its prime location in America’s most famous locale, New York City.
The Big Apple has all the glitz and glam that tennis’ …

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fashion focus: rafa nadal makes nike his own

While everyone else in the Nike stable seems to be getting lost in the crazy stripes of this fall’s Global Power collection at this year’s U.S. Open (blogs and forums are all complaining about them), Rafa Nadal was fortunate enough …

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Kournikova wonâ??t do reality show

Wait ’til I post what product endorsement her boyfriend was recently offered , though!
Anna Kournikova, asked if she’d consider doing a reality show like fellow tennis star Mark Philippoussis’ “Age of Love”: “No, I wouldn’t be …

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ATPTennis.com: ATP Unveils New Top Tier Of Events For 2009

The ATP, governing body of the menâ??s professional tennis circuit, announced today eight additional venues that have been awarded â??1000â? status for the new-look 2009 ATP Tour. The eight are Indian Wells, Miami, …

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$800 hair cut. Is there a more pathetic rip off than that?

What? Is the comb made of gold? Or the pair of scissors drips diamonds?
It is freaking HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How much freaking expertise do you need to cut hair? Are barbers now, the new ‘professionals’, competing with doctors, lawyers etc.? How many freaking …

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fashion: peeling bethanie mattek’s layers

Like with an onion, I’m crying as I peel off the layers of Bethanie Mattek’s gold U.S. Open outfit by Bebe Sport. The pictures I’d posted a few days ago didn’t show the mesh detail on the …

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US OPEN 07- The First In Line

Justine became the first to enter the round of 16 by defeating Russian Ekaterina Makarova 6-0 6-2 in 50 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was an efficient, yet thoughtful and mature performance by Justine on Friday …

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short balls: connors, berdych, tracy austin is a smurf, etc.

Jimmy does Vogue: As if to remind the tennis public of the generation who first made tennis glam, this month’s Men’s Vogue does a piece on Jimmy Connors (now back in the fray as Andy Roddick’s coach). …

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Justine -vs- Makarova Live From New York

Thank God It’s Friday! In the USA it’s the traditional last blast of summer with a 3-day extended weekend for the national holiday of Labor Day. On show today will be third round action at the US OPEN and …

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The draw, at least at the Grand Slams, should be an open secret.

What is it with the suspense and the lunatic speculation about the draw before each Grand Slam?
Cut out the freaking theatrics around it, and keep it simple and just. Is that too much to ask from these knuckleheads at ATP?
Take …

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guga watch + sa watch: u.s. open 2007

We’re sad we missed it: TSF faves Guga Kuerten played doubles with Robby Ginepri at this year’s U.S. Open. They faced Brazilians Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa in the first round, and lost 7-6 …

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Federer is NOT on the decline. Federer IS on the decline - Two sides.

Federer is NOT on the decline:
I mean, what more do these lunatics want from him?
Guy has won two out of the three Grand Slams this year, and reached the final in the third. He won one of them without even …

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fashion: agnes szavay + designer marta makany

At this year’s U.S. Open, Hungarian SEWTAer Agnes Szavay knocked off the hard-hitting Michaella Krajicek in the second round 7-6 (4), 6-3. She did so wearing the simple white dress she’s had all summer …

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