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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

Added by Svetlana on July 9, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

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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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

Mercedes Cup 2008 - Day 2 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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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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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

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