Featured Articles – August 2008 Archive (28)

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

Olympic Tennis Day 4 Photos - 13. August

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Added by Svetlana on August 14, 2008 at 5:16am — No Comments

Spirit of Tennis

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Maria Sha..

myspace.com/msharapova1

Date:

Mar 31, 2008

RE: Poem For You "Spirit Of Tennis" revised

by David Koller Palm Springs, Ca

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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.

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Added by David on August 14, 2008 at 12:27am — No Comments

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

Jelena Jankovic officially became No.1

Jelena Jankovic officially took over the world No. 1 ranking in women's tennis after several missed chances. She takes over top spot from fellow Serb Ana Ivanovic, who had led the rankings since June 9, after her victory at the French Open, where she defeated Jankovic in the semifinals.

"Since I was a young girl, it has been my… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 13, 2008 at 7:08am — No Comments

THE LOW DOWN: Could we be headed for a Wimbledon sequel? Maybe so...

Are we headed for a repeat of this year's historic Wimbledon at the Olympics?

It's sure looking good especially if the champs and finalists from that fortnight - Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams, Serena Williams - keep… Continue

Added by tennis baller on August 12, 2008 at 2:57pm — No Comments

In a Perfect World: The Tennis Talk, Anyone? Top 10 (Men's Edition)

Just imagine a world where flakiness didn't exist, where injuries didn't derail progress and your talent reflects where you should be in the rankings. Determination also pays off for any technical shortcomings you might have to help you climb up the rankings.

Well, that's what I'm doing at Tennis Talk, Anyone?: imagining!

Andy Murray's great win in the Cincy Masters yesterday got me thinking: If you were really to look at… Continue

Added by Van Sias on August 4, 2008 at 4:00pm — 8 Comments