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Nike Air Zoom Tennis Trainer - McEnroe redux

I wore the originals back in the 80's, they looked a little different and weren't the most durable, but they were super comfortable and I loved the look. The next gen of these came out in 2004 and retailed for $110. These will be at $80 (nice) and it has Johnny Mac's face embroider on the tongue.

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Added by Bob Wallace on May 21, 2008 at 6:02pm — 5 Comments

VIDEO VAULT: What will tennis look like in 2083? Lacoste has a (brilliant) idea...

Lacoste is taking us back to the future.

The sportswear brand is continuing its 75th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a new… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

FASHION FIX: Federer really loves himself and he's not afraid to show it!

Roger Federer, who lost his Hamburg crown to Rafael Nadal, joined… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 9:37am — 2 Comments

A-Rod laying low in Manhattan - will we get some street sightings now?

Andy Roddick is laying low in his new Manhattan pad since he was advised by his doctor to pull out of… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

VIDEO VAULT: Nole visits Eurovision 2008, gets the party started

Novak Djokovic always has a backup plan if this tennis thing doesn't work out. The singing Serb, who got all gussied up in a peak-lapel grey suit, took part in the semifinal round of Eurovision 2008 where Belgrade is the host… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 7:26am — 2 Comments

Hantuchova handcuffed by foot injury, may miss Roland Garros

Daniela Hantuchova is still dealing with the nagging stress fracture in her foot which forced her to pull out of recent tournaments. Now it seems the injury may force her to skip… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 7:24am — No Comments

Bracket Pick 'em Challenge - French Open

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Hi Tennis Fans,

It's time for some dirtballin'! If you are into following the pros, come play this bracket challenge game with us. You pick the winners of all the French Open matches to the final, before the first point is ever played. Each correct pick gets you points. The person with the most points wins. Wins what? *bragging rights*.

Here's an… Continue

Added by Mark / The Mayor on May 20, 2008 at 10:00pm — 29 Comments

SIGHTING: Mauresmo + Gasquet practicing something for French Open...hopefully it's tennis

They were supposed to be two of France's best bets for a homegrown French Open champion but they had other plans. And both were spotted today getting in practice for their native Grand Slam next week.

Amelie Mauresmo, who hasn't played a match since losing in the… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 2:50pm — No Comments

May Rain

Ugh. Too much rain this week. I'm itching to play some tennis.
When the weather breaks, I would love to play with anyone who's free during the work day.

Let me know Tennis dudes!

Added by Andy O on May 20, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments

SIGHTING: Petrova in Istanbul, t-shirt reveals her inner workings

Total headcase Nadia Petrova was spotted hitting with kids at Kalyon Shopping Mall in Instanbul where the Russian is the no. 3 seed at this week's tourney. She defeated American Lilia Osterloh 6-1, 6-2 to reach… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 12:28pm — No Comments

THE LOW DOWN: Evert publicly responds to Richard Williams' controversial comments

Chris Evert recently spoke with ESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford about the tennis season so far and her predictions for Roland Garros. The 18-time Grand Slammer also publicly… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

Davydenko shows off his modest size...I mean 'side'!

Nikolay Davydenko is the top seed at this week's Hypo Group Tennis International 2008 in Pörtschach, Austria and has offered his blogging skills to the… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 8:59am — No Comments

PHOTO OP: Sharapova arrives in Paris, practices on Philippe Chatrier

Maria Sharapova is getting a head start on the competition. The new world no. 1 looked recovered from the calf injury that forced her out of… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 11:28am — No Comments

Gasquet looks to revive career, dumps coach Deblicker

You'd have to be deaf, dumb, and blind not to see this one coming: Richard Gasquet, who I've been none-too-kind towards for his failings this season, has decided to… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 11:26am — No Comments

THE LOW DOWN: Henin's retirement not completely what it seems, door open for return

Is Justine Henin just taking a long-deserved break and not a permanent retirement as was reported? Quite possibly.…

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Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 10:20am — No Comments

WEEKEND WINNERS: Rafa, Jelena

Hamburg - Rafael Nadal

So Rafa defeats Roger Federer 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3 in an epic… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 7:20am — No Comments

Is it REALLY a rivalry?

As Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal get ready to play their quadrillionth (actually 16th) match against each other, this time in Hamburg, something kind of came to mind: Is Rafa a true rival or just a roadblock? You're probably thinking, "Van, what are you talking about? Look, Rafa's won more than he's lost against Federer. What else do you want?" Well, let me tell you! And since I'm all about democracy, have your vote here on the… Continue

Added by Van Sias on May 18, 2008 at 12:00am — 2 Comments