July 2008 Articles (124)

Gimelstob apologizes

Shamed former player Justin Gimelstob, newly elected to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) board, was forced into an embarrassing retreat after threatening to leave ex-star Anna Kournikova "in tears" during a World Team Tennis match.

He and Kournikova are to play World Team Tennis this month. Gimelstob will play for the new Washington (D.C.) Kastles team and… Continue

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Mardy Fish Throws First Pitch at Fenway Park

Mardy Fish showed he's just as comfortable on a baseball field as he is on a tennis court by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, just before the World Series champion Boston Red Sox took on the Minnesota Twins.

A die-hard Twins fan, Fish threw the ball perfectly to… Continue

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Made up conversation at Wimbledon Final. LOL.

Check out this made up conversation [which I believe isn't true] on DISGRASIAN between Mirka, Gavin Rossdale, and Gwen Stefani, when they had to witness Roger's lost at Wimbly Final. It's quite entertaining, tho I felt really sorry for them! LOL.

MIRKA: O-kay. Time to regroup.

GAVIN: Bummer. I can't believe my boy lost.

GWEN: Dude. I thought… Continue

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Rafa relaxes with his girlfriend Xisca in Mallorca

After wining Wimbledon and a magnificent welcome in his hometown Mallorca , Rafa enjoys in his much-deserved time off.

Rafa was spotted splashing in the beautiful Spanish seaside yesterday accompanied by his… Continue

Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 2:31pm — 4 Comments

Nadal, Federer and Djokovic First To Qualify For Shanghai

Rafael Nadal is among a star trio announced as the first qualifiers for the 2008 Tennis Masters Cup. The Spaniard will join four-time champion Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the prestigious circuit finale.

“I have just been informed that I have qualified for the Masters in Shanghai,” said Nadal, a semifinalist in… Continue

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Ana's adidias campaign

Ana will be the face of an adidas training campaign in retail outlets throughout North America.

She was photographed going through some fitness routines earlier this year.…

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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

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Sharapova hits Valentino Fashion Show

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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