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A Dirty Deed, Indeed

Now that the grass-court season has (almost) come and gone—the men are playing in Newport this week—it's time for the players to start getting ready for ... the clay again?

There's three tournaments on the dirt this week that the men are playing in, and two for the women. The men are playing in Switzerland, Sweden and Stuttgart, while the women are in France and Palermo.

Something, though, has really stuck out to me on the… Continue

Added by Van Sias on July 9, 2008 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Sharapova hits Valentino Fashion Show

Maria Sharapova attended the Valentino Couture 2009 Fashion Show at Place Vendome, accompanied with besties Camilla… Continue

Added by Alberta on July 9, 2008 at 8:37am — No Comments

Ana and Rafa named tennis players of the year

Ana has been named Women's Tennis Player of the Year 2008, Rafael Nadal was named Men's Player of the Year, while Boris Becker won the Men’s Contribution to the Game of Tennis award by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), the organization that is made up of the world's leading sports writers.

"I feel very… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 5:39am — No Comments

Boris Becker with his sons attends Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart

Image details: Mercedes Cup 2008 - Day 2 served by picapp.com…

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Rafa was attacked by 8 paparazzi in London celebrating his semifinal victory

Rafael Nadal felt "attacked" by 8 paparazzi outside a restaurant in London.

In his blog he wrote :

"Most part of my family has arrived and therefore we just don't fit in the house for dinner. So we decided to go out. I have only gone out for dinner twice during these 16 days here at Wimbledon. I went out the first time for Albert Costa's birthday surprise dinner and last night. It was late (midnight) when I came back and I was…

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Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 5:34am — No Comments

Rafa withdraws from Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart

Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from this week's Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart with a knee injury.

Nadal received treatment on his knee during Sunday's breathtaking men's final against Roger Federer, after originally sustaining the injury during his… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 5:31am — No Comments

Video - Wimbledon Men's Final Highlights and Interviews

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Video - Wimbledon Day 12 Highlights and Interviews

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Maria Sharapova at Stella McCartney Private Dinner

Maria Sharapova attended the Stella McCartney Private Dinner along side her bestfriend, actress Camilla Belle.

Instead of appearing with her Muse, the not-even-top-10 Maria Kirilenko, McCartney in fact invited Sharapova.

Hmm, what does this… Continue

Added by Alberta on July 8, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

The Day After

Can any storylines the rest of the year possibly top what happened yesterday at the All-England Club?

Everyone knows how devastated Roger Federer is. I have a big question, though, in regard to his state of mind:

What's next? And here's another: Will he break Pete Sampras' Slam record? (Vote here… Continue

Added by Van Sias on July 7, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Maria Sharapova spotted arriving at Mahiki Club, London

Maria Sharapova is spotted hitting Mahiki Club, London, with besties Camilla Belle at 4th of July 2008.

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Rafa reigns in epic Wimbledon final

Rafael Nadal ended the reign of Roger Federer in the Wimbledon by beating the Swiss master in one of the most dramatic finals seen at the All England… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 3:45pm — 3 Comments

Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic win Wimbledon doubles title

Second seeds Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic defeated Jonas Bjorkman and Kevin Ullyett 7-6 6-7 6-3 6-3 to win their first Wimbledon doubles title on Saturday.

With his first Wimbledon trophy, the 35-year-old from Toronto Daniel Nestor completed a career Grand Slam in doubles, adding the title to the Australian… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Fifth singles and third doubles title at Wimbledon for Venus Villiams

Venus Williams captured her fifth Wimbledon singles title yesterday afternoon by defeating her sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 in a well-played match under tricky, windy conditions that seemed for the most part more of an exhibition of skill than a fierce contest.

Venus fought back from a break down in both sets to record her… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 3:43pm — No Comments

ITF Unveils "Journey to Beijing - Tennis Celebrates the Olympics" Book

The ITF has released a 140-page publication called "Journey to Beijing – Tennis celebrates the Olympics". Over 40 of the world’s leading tennis players took part in the ITF project and were photographed dressed as… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 12:04pm — 1 Comment

Ana Ivanovic nominated for two ESPY awards

Ana's great results in the last year and becoming No.1 at the WTA Sony Ericsson Rankings has prompted her to be recognised by the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) Awards, the prestigious North American prizes organised by ESPN television and voted for by fans.

Ana is nominated in the Best Female… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 6, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The Elite Eight

It's down to the quarterfinals at the All-England Club, and while many of the pre-tournament contenders (Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, David Nalbandian, etc.) got knocked out way early, there will still be some great matches on tap.

Personally, four out of eight of my original quarterfinal picks are still alive, which is about all you can hope for with the way this tournament has gone! Here's a preview of what I… Continue

Added by Van Sias on July 1, 2008 at 11:37pm — No Comments

Canas and Model Girlfriend Working It

Canas and Model Girlfriend Working It for Global Warming awareness. Canas claims he's not a "green expert" but happy to do his part. I love the hair pulling action: Stop Global Warming, Start Some Domestic Violence. No, it's all in good fun. From TennisServedFresh.

Added by Mark / The Mayor on July 1, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Ladies Sun ALTA players needed

Hello! I play out of the Cherokee Tennis Center in woodstock and our Ladies ALTA team is looking for a few players for fall 2008. We play at the C6 level and 3.0 for USTA. Please let me know if your interested.

Added by dms-design on June 30, 2008 at 6:09pm — No Comments

PHOTO OP: Elated Gasquet thinks he can dance - you be the judge!

My darkhorse of the men's draw, Richard Gasquet, is starting to make me look like I know what I'm talking about. The Frenchie headcase seems to be pulling his game together at Wimbledon, hitting 16 aces… Continue

Added by tennis baller on June 29, 2008 at 10:15am — 2 Comments