Archive for September, 2008

Nishikori, Levine win openers

Japanese phenom Kei Nishikori won his opening round match today in front of his home fans at the AIG Open in tokyo. Nishikori, who trains at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, defeated American Robbie Kendrick 7-6(3), 6-7(5), …

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Larcher de Brito advances to Round 2

Fifteen-year old Michelle Larcher de Brito won her first round match at the Tashkent Open in Uzbekistan. She beat Andreja Klepac of Slovenia 6-0, 6-7, 6-2 and will now face Tatiana

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Metz YC - Ya Gotta Believe!

It’s hard to be a New Yorker these days and say the world “Metz” without wincing, because it’s phonetically the same as the name of a certain baseball team that just lost failed to make the post-season …

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The Net Post: All Hail Andy Roddick, The Nice Guy of the ATP

It is about time that Andy Roddick’s contribution to men’s tennis in the past nine years on the ATP Tour received full and unequivocal respect and the Net Post does not mean it should happen now just …

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bjorn phau: I’d like to happa some of that

Bjorn Phau made it all the way to the semifinals of last week’s China Open before falling to Andy Roddick 2-6, 6-7 (4), 1-6. This is the same guy who gave Rafa Nadal some …

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peta can suck on a dead bird

After they’re done wiping the breastmilk coming out their noses, I’m sure the folks at PETA are going to have a field day with Alessandra Meyer-Wolden’s Oktoberfest hat.
The fiancee of legend Boris Becker donned a traditional costume to festivities in …

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More Kei Nishikori photos and videos from Japan

Just in from Japan, we have some more photos and videos of Kei at a press conference as well as his introduction to the AIG Open crowd. You can also see that Kei’s needs security wherever he travels. I’m sure …

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trophy watch: the post-Open asian swing

Trophy watch: The men and the women stopped by Asia this week to contest titles in Beijing, Bangkok, Korea. We saw rematches and familiar faces from last week and last year. A roundup of …

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Ricardas Berankis in Lithuania

Last week former world #1 junior Ricardas Berankis, who trains at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, was in his home country of Lithuania for the opening of the new SEB Arena. The new facility is the largest indoor tennis center …

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Stepping Over the Lines: Who’s Minding the Kids?

So you say your little terror has a bright future in tennis, but how do you introduce him/her to the world stage while avoiding the pitfalls?
Ana Ivanovic in some respects has had a wonderful year. And then …

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More Kei Nishikori photos and videos from Japan

Just in from Japan, we have some more photos and videos of Kei at a press conference as well as his introduction to the AIG Open crowd. You can also see that Kei’s needs security wherever he travels. I’m sure …

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Andy Donates 25K To China Earthquake Relief

In an unprecedented act, Andy contributed US $25,000 to support the CTA in assisting and helping those who suffered in the catastrophes earthquake in Sichuan Province. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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big bad janko

Thanks to Alisa for this photo of Janko Tipsarevic’s shoes from sponsor Fila, and to malimeda for the clarification: Jankela means(ish) “Big Bad Janko” and is what the tatted tennis player is called by family and friends. …

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Tea Ceremony Exclusive

Check out Andy having some tea in China before his win. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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celebrity bites. sometimes, it just takes a picture

Ahh, the perils of celebrity! One day you’re tanning naked on your yacht, and the next day you’re tanning naked on your yacht while a papparazo takes your picture.
See the full (NSFW?) photo of Rafael Nadal

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Tsonga Gets Back at Djokovic in Australian Open Final Rematch

If you are a Jo-Wilfried Tsonga fan you have to like what you are seeing from your guy. Earlier today in Bangkok, Tsonga avenged an Australian Open final loss to …

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'AIG SUNDAY' packed with 10,000 tennis fans

The pre-tournament event at the AIG Sunday saw an attendance of about 10,000 tennis fans.The event saw the practice sessions of Kei Nishikori vs Go Soeda and Kimiko Date vs Ayumi

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Andy Holds Off Sela To Capture Title

Andy fought off spirited resistance and some stunning shot making from Dudi Sela on Sunday to capture the China Open title in Beijing by a 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3 scoreline. Click Here To

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Andy Sees Sela in Beijing Open Finals

Taking the semifinal??s ??W? has earned Andy a spot in the China Open finals against Isreal??s Dudi Sela on Sunday not before 3pm (3am EST). Click Here To Read the Full Post

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Sela makes his first ATP final, and meets Roddick in the final

Following the excitement and drama of Davis Cup last week, it was back to business as usual on the ATP tour as some of the players made their way to Asia to play in either Beijing or …

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