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SIGHTING: Relaxed Rafa hits the practice court

A relaxed-looking Rafael Nadal was spotted practicing at Roland Garros today. The Spaniard is, of course, the 3-time defending champion and is perfectly primed to make it four.



Can he hold off all the… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 22, 2008 at 12:48pm — No Comments

FRENCH OPEN 2008 PREVIEW: The boys



(DtL! contributor Jimmy takes a look at the year's second major and offers insight into the big stories to watch out for on the men's side. I'll be taking a peak at the ladies so check back tomorrow for that preview. Take it away… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 22, 2008 at 8:39am — 3 Comments

THE LOW DOWN: WTA Tour exacts revenge, gives Sharapova no-star treatment on photoshoot



Note to Maria "Shriek"apova: be careful what you ask for...



The Russian blogged about her 90-minute experience on the infamous… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 22, 2008 at 7:16am — No Comments

VIDEO VAULT: What will tennis look like in 2083? Lacoste has a (brilliant) idea...



Lacoste is taking us back to the future.



The sportswear brand is continuing its 75th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a new… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

FASHION FIX: Federer really loves himself and he's not afraid to show it!

Roger Federer, who lost his Hamburg crown to Rafael Nadal, joined… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 9:37am — 2 Comments

A-Rod laying low in Manhattan - will we get some street sightings now?



Andy Roddick is laying low in his new Manhattan pad since he was advised by his doctor to pull out of… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

VIDEO VAULT: Nole visits Eurovision 2008, gets the party started



Novak Djokovic always has a backup plan if this tennis thing doesn't work out. The singing Serb, who got all gussied up in a peak-lapel grey suit, took part in the semifinal round of Eurovision 2008 where Belgrade is the host… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 7:26am — 2 Comments

Hantuchova handcuffed by foot injury, may miss Roland Garros



Daniela Hantuchova is still dealing with the nagging stress fracture in her foot which forced her to pull out of recent tournaments. Now it seems the injury may force her to skip… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 21, 2008 at 7:24am — No Comments

SIGHTING: Mauresmo + Gasquet practicing something for French Open...hopefully it's tennis



They were supposed to be two of France's best bets for a homegrown French Open champion but they had other plans. And both were spotted today getting in practice for their native Grand Slam next week.



Amelie Mauresmo, who hasn't played a match since losing in the… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 2:50pm — No Comments

SIGHTING: Petrova in Istanbul, t-shirt reveals her inner workings



Total headcase Nadia Petrova was spotted hitting with kids at Kalyon Shopping Mall in Instanbul where the Russian is the no. 3 seed at this week's tourney. She defeated American Lilia Osterloh 6-1, 6-2 to reach… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 12:28pm — No Comments

THE LOW DOWN: Evert publicly responds to Richard Williams' controversial comments



Chris Evert recently spoke with ESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford about the tennis season so far and her predictions for Roland Garros. The 18-time Grand Slammer also publicly… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

Davydenko shows off his modest size...I mean 'side'!



Nikolay Davydenko is the top seed at this week's Hypo Group Tennis International 2008 in Pörtschach, Austria and has offered his blogging skills to the… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 20, 2008 at 8:59am — No Comments

PHOTO OP: Sharapova arrives in Paris, practices on Philippe Chatrier



Maria Sharapova is getting a head start on the competition. The new world no. 1 looked recovered from the calf injury that forced her out of… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 11:28am — No Comments

Gasquet looks to revive career, dumps coach Deblicker



You'd have to be deaf, dumb, and blind not to see this one coming: Richard Gasquet, who I've been none-too-kind towards for his failings this season, has decided to… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 11:26am — No Comments

THE LOW DOWN: Henin's retirement not completely what it seems, door open for return



Is Justine Henin just taking a long-deserved break and not a permanent retirement as was reported? Quite possibly.…



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Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 10:20am — No Comments

WEEKEND WINNERS: Rafa, Jelena



Hamburg - Rafael Nadal



So Rafa defeats Roger Federer 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3 in an epic… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 19, 2008 at 7:20am — No Comments

THE LOW DOWN: Rafa + Nole to battle for no. 2 ranking - who wants it more?



Okay tennis heads, the stage is set for a blockbuster showdown in Hamburg! Rafael Nadal will face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals with nothing on the line but the… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 16, 2008 at 2:18pm — 4 Comments

FASHION FIX: Fun in the sun for Tipsarevic + Men's Vogue



The fashionistas are really soaking up the Serbians these days.



We all know their love for Ana Ivanovic and … Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 16, 2008 at 11:18am — 1 Comment

VIDEO VAULT: Has Serena lost her mind? You be the judge.

Serena Williams sent a video message from Rome - more evidence, clearly, that ReRe has lost her marbles:







*VIA DOWNTHELINETENNIS.COM



(via… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 16, 2008 at 6:30am — 6 Comments

PHOTO OP: Kiefer returns to form, shares joy (and abs) with the world



Nicolas Kiefer continued his renaissance (not to mention his disrobing) in Hamburg today.



The German giant-killer earned his second top-10 scalp of the week… Continue

Added by tennis baller on May 15, 2008 at 3:02pm — 2 Comments

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