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If I Had to Do It All Over Again ...

I'd still pick the U.S. for the upset over Spain!

I mean, ya gotta believe, right? Isn't that how the saying goes? I believe in the points I made about the keys to the team winning, but I guess execution is always key!

Anyway, I'd like to say congratulations to the Spanish Davis Cup team, which made it to the finals by beating the U.S. squad 4-1. Despite the scoreline, I don't think… Continue

Added by Van Sias on September 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Who's Hot, Who's Not In Tennis Last Week

If you have been following my blog for awhile, you'll know I love Feliciano Lopez for his good looks. But I have to give him the thumbs down here for his, er, retarded look (sorry!).

Not everyone can look good wearing baseball cap backward. But Nicolas Lapentti can make it look so hot!…

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Added by HCFoo on September 22, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments

Juan Martin del Potro - Zachary Quinto (a.k.a Sylar): Separated at birth?

I'm not sure if you agree with me but I think Juan Martin del Potro resembles Zachary Quinto who is better known as Sylar, the main antagonist on the hit drama series Heroes.

This is Juan Martin Del Potro.…

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Added by HCFoo on September 20, 2008 at 7:23am — 4 Comments

Tennis This Weekend

Looking to play on the Mainline this weekend. Thanks

Added by Annie on September 18, 2008 at 6:13pm — No Comments

CUSTOMYZE IT - Letting Players Create their Own Racquet Cosmetics

The first product in the newly launched Prince Customyze It site is the O3 Speedport Black - Great for teams, leagues, or players who want to create any racquet in the O3 Speedport Black family in more than 2,400 color combinations.

Added by Prince on September 18, 2008 at 7:59am — 1 Comment

Tennis partner in New Hyde Park

Hi, I am a beginner looking for a partner. I have flexible schedule.

Added by Narayan Agrawal on September 18, 2008 at 5:14am — No Comments

just looking to play and learn

hey im fairly new and just bought a 170 racquet and i want to play as much as i can so i can get better i would say im about a 2.5 to a 3.0 but that's not official. so if interested email me at paths2glory@gmail.com and hit me up with a place u normally play at. later

Added by LOS on September 16, 2008 at 8:47pm — No Comments

Sinking the Spanish Armada

Here's probably one of the craziest statements you'll read tennis-wise for a while:

The U.S. team can, and will, pull off the upset this weekend in Davis Cup! (You can exercise your right to vote here if you agree or disagree.)

I know, I know: A rookie's on the squad and one-half of one of the greatest doubles ever is out. The other team is led by a 22-year-old, who's already a legend. Plus, the hosts are playing on their… Continue

Added by Van Sias on September 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Vogue Cocktail Party for the Maria Sharapova/Cole Haan Collaboration

On Monday night Vogue was hosting an intimate cocktail party in honor of the announcement that tennis ace Maria Sharapova has officially been crowned the new face of Cole Haan Sporting.

Anna Wintour, Jason Wu, Peter Som, Malin Akerman, Taylor Momsen, Nastia Liukin and Thakoon Panichgul attended the event too.…

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Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 7:54am — No Comments

Nikolay Davydenko cleared by ATP in tennis betting probe

Nikolay Davydenko has been cleared of any involvement in match-fixing after a year-long investigation by the governing body of men's tennis (ATP).

The Russian drew suspicion by the manner of his shock defeat to Martin Vassallo Arguello at the Sopot Open in August 2007.

"The ATP can confirm that it has concluded its… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 7:53am — 1 Comment

Rafa's embarrassing accident at awards ceremony

Rafa Nadal was on the verge of losing his pants during the awards ceremony which Mallorcan Government made as a tribute to the Balearic Islands' Olympic medal winners!

The world number one was honored along with other athletes for winning medals in Beijing, when he broke with protocol to note that his trousers had been cracked.

When he climb to the stage… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 6:34am — 1 Comment

Serena Williams attended Lebron’s cocktail party

Serena Williams were spotted among other athletes and entertainers who came out to support basketball star LeBron James as he hosted a cocktail party and shopping event at the Ralph Lauren Mansion on behalf of his charity,… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 6:33am — No Comments

Tennis stars at the New York Fashion Week

The US Open is over, but tennis stars are still in New York. Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams were spotted at the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 6:32am — No Comments

Federer and Wawrinka's welcome home party

Olympic gold medalists Roger Federer, Stanislas Wawrinka and two-time cycling champion Fabian Cancellara were warmly greeted by thousands of fans cheering the only Swiss athletes to receive gold in the Beijing Olympics.

The celebrations came just few days after Federer clinched the… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 6:31am — 1 Comment

Jelena Jankovic at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy

After reaching her first Grand Slam final, Jelena Jankovic didn't take a break, but she works even harder! She is currently at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy working with Nick, her coach Ricardo Sanchez and a strength and conditioning… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 6:31am — No Comments

Novak and Jelena's night out in Belgrade

Novak Djokovic was spotted on Tuesday night in Belgrade with his girlfriend Jelena and his teammate Viktor Troicki and his girlfriend Suncica on a "Fristajler" raft!

According to "Kurir" magazine our tennis… Continue

Added by Svetlana on September 13, 2008 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

All Bets Are Off

Well, it looks like things have finally come to a wrap on the whole Nikolay Davydenko gambling fiasco as the ATP has announced that he's in the clear.

It's been dragging on forever, but what a wild ride it was! Chair umpires accusing Nik of tanking, journeymen galore getting busted for betting on matches, players saying they were offered money but… Continue

Added by Van Sias on September 12, 2008 at 7:56pm — No Comments

about me

ok so im new to this thing. But i really like it so far. My little brother got me into tennis since he is a tennis player himself. Its funny how things work out. My brother was a crazy hyperactive kid and he went through a rebellious stage where he didnt care about anyone or anything, and he didnt like school or anything. During that time i was in high school and i joined the soccer team and well he went to a few of my games and he ended up liking soccer. He tried out for his high school… Continue

Added by Edna on September 8, 2008 at 8:49pm — 1 Comment

Increasing stamina

I often use most of my energy during the first set and feel that I don't have enough energy to get me through the second or sometimes third set. There have been times where I have one the first set and should have one the second set, but lose the match because I get too tired and make too many errors. What can I do to increase my stamina? What in between match training do you recommend? Other advice??

Added by Becky on September 8, 2008 at 8:07pm — 5 Comments