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All Top Seeds Ousted from the Australian Open

It’s been since 2008 that a grand slam final didn’t feature either Federer or Nadal.  But that is what’s going to happen in the 2011 Australian Open this weekend.    Nadal suffered a hamstring tear in his quarter final match … Continue reading

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History is Made: Serbia Wins the Davis Cup

After 3 days of matches, Serbia is triumphant in taking home the coveted Davis Cup.  Led by world number 3 Dovak Djokovic the Serbian team rose to the occasion to defeat France, a country that has won the Davis Cup nine times.  … Continue reading

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Nadal, Federer Advance to ATP Year-End Championship Finals

After a year without a Nadal/Federer major final, it’s only fitting that the two champions meet at the ATP Year-end Championships.     Yesterday, in a nail biting 3rdset tie break, Nadal was able to defeat Andy Murray.  The three set … Continue reading

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French Champion Denied Title at Paris Open

By Stacey Anderson, Nassau Tennis Club It’s the second year in a row that the French sensation, Gaël Monfils, was denied a victory at the Paris Open.  Not even the packed house of Parisian fans could get in the way … Continue reading

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Melanie Oudin is MVP for US Fed Cup Team

Melanie Oudin took care of business and led the US Fed Cup to its only win in the Fed Cup Finals against Italy.  Melanie quick footwork and aggressive style was too much for Francesca Schiavone.  Melanie upset the number 6 tennis … Continue reading

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US Woman – Tough Day at FED CUP

By Stacey Anderson, Programming Director It was a tough day for the US woman at the Fed Cup finals without Serena and Venus (both out with injuries).   Coco Vendeweighe and Bethany Mattek Sands were no match for the more experienced Italian … Continue reading

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