August 2008 Articles (128)

Olympic tennis medalists photos

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Added by Svetlana on August 17, 2008 at 4:53pm — No Comments

Williams sisters won Gold medal!

Venus and Serena Williams have won the Olympic gold medal in women's doubles!

The Williamses beat the Spanish duo Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual, 6-2, 6-0 in Sunday's final.…

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Golden Rafa!

Rafael Nadal has won a gold medal in Olympic tennis by beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the final of men's singles!…

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Added by Svetlana on August 17, 2008 at 4:51pm — 1 Comment

Elena Dementieva wins Gold medal!

Elena Dementieva beat Dinara Safina 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 to win the Olympic Games women's singles gold medal!

The 2000 silver-medallist overcame an error-strewn first set to lead a Russian podium sweep after Vera Zvonareva claimed the bronze medal earlier.

“I never… Continue

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Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka win Gold in doubles!

Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka beat Simon Aspelin and Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-3 and won Gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games!

Before Olympics they played only 4 times together and won only one match!…

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Added by Svetlana on August 17, 2008 at 4:50pm — 1 Comment

Maria plays hard at Arizona...

She's still training in Arizona, but a girl like Maria works hard, plays hard. On her official website forum, there are new 16 photos of her 'playing' in Lake Arrowhead, Arizona, and on rehab.

Ouch, flat tire.... Poor Maria....…

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Added by Alberta on August 14, 2008 at 8:36am — No Comments

Rain in Beijing....

It's raining in Beijing and all matches are postponed....

(photo/AFP/Getty… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 14, 2008 at 5:20am — No Comments

Olympic Tennis Interesting Photos

Thanks to the photographers of Reuters, Getty, AP, AFP and other agencies we can enjoy in photos from Beijing. I chose some of the most interesting photos where players were caught in emotional moments. You will see some happy faces, mad, disappointed, you will see sadness, worrying, frustrates, celebrating and lot more.

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For the beginning just some while playing...or maybe dancing, or flying?!?…

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Added by Svetlana on August 14, 2008 at 5:18am — No Comments

Olympic Tennis Day 4 Photos - 13. August

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Serena's new tattoo

We have to add one new tattoo in our collection. Serena Williams was spotted with a new tattoo, heart on the back of her neck!

Hmmmmm very nice, somebody is in love....…

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Added by Svetlana on August 14, 2008 at 5:15am — No Comments

Video - Ana and Novak with Serbian Olympic team at the Opening Ceremony

We already showed you photos of Ana and Novak at the opening ceremony. Now here is the video of the Serbian Olympic team and close up look at the Ana Ivanovic and Novak Djokovic at the Opening Ceremony at the Beijing Olympic Games.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 14, 2008 at 5:14am — No Comments

Spirit of Tennis

From:

Maria Sha..

myspace.com/msharapova1

Date:

Mar 31, 2008

RE: Poem For You "Spirit Of Tennis" revised

by David Koller Palm Springs, Ca

Body:

Hi, Thanks for the poem, if you do not mind, I will see if I can post it on my site (either a blog, or on my profile). Alright, Thanks again for the poem. I was very lovely. Love, Maria.

----------------- Original Message -----------------

From: David

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More to the Boris Becker saga

He's engaged to his late manager's 24-year-old daughter. Some juicy pics here.

Added by mikeindo on August 13, 2008 at 7:52pm — 2 Comments

When your opponent falls...

In a recent match my opponent fell when trying to return my shot. Her fall was not a result of stepping on a ball, she was just running to the net and tripped and fell. I asked her if she was all right and she was. I gave her a few minutes to recover and then she asked to take the point over. I agreed because I didn't want to appear cold, but I felt that I should have got the point as she was unable to return the shot. Does anyone know the official rule on this? Is there a rule or is it just… Continue

Added by Becky on August 13, 2008 at 2:32pm — 4 Comments

Get Great Tennis Photos news right to your phone!

You can now subscribe to Great Tennis Photos on your mobile phone via Plusmo and read the all latest news!

Just click here to register (it's free)… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 13, 2008 at 7:57am — No Comments

Serena's US Open Dress

Here’s a sneak peak of the new outfit Serena Williams will wear at the US Open this month. Serena will be wearing Nike Court Day Women's… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 13, 2008 at 7:14am — No Comments

Olympic Tennis Day 3 Photos - 12. August

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Ana Ivanovic - the way she was supposed to look at Olympics....

I was really sad because of Ana Ivanovic and her withdrawal from the Olympics, I guess we were all sad, but I was even more sad when I saw the dress Ana was suppose to wear at the Olympic… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 13, 2008 at 7:12am — No Comments

Serena Williams in Men’s Fitness Magazine

Serena Williams is featured in the latest edition of Men’s Fitness Magazine, and was named one of the sexiest athletes in the world by the men’s mag.

She says that she doesn’t think twice about being given this title. She’s a tennis athlete first and foremost. “I have large boobs and a sizable a**, so I… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 13, 2008 at 7:11am — No Comments

Jelena Jankovic attended UNICEF "Champions for Children" gala

Jelena Jankovic, UNICEF National Ambassador for Serbia, attended UNICEF “Champions for Children” reception on 9 August to advocate for the most vulnerable children in China, including those affected by the Sichuan earthquake and by HIV/AIDS, and to express appreciation for the support of partners, supporters, and friends.

There were present high-level… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 13, 2008 at 7:10am — No Comments