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May/11

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Novak Djokovic Is The Greatest Challenge Of Rafael Nadal’s Career

There's a simple explanation for why the all-time King of Clay's game and confidence are looking and sounding rather shaky this fortnight. Rafael Nadal is facing the greatest challenge of his career - Novak Djokovic. Never in his illustrious career has Nadal struggled so mightily to overcome one opponent. Continue to read full article...

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May/11

28

Del Potro is like a lion…

As astutely noted by Dan Markowitz in Delray Beach, Juan Martin Del Potro bears resemblance to a lion in by how he sometimes makes that fierce territorial grunting sound while striking the ball. Watching Delpo battle with Djokovic yesterday, the ferocious Argentine also showed the lion-like ease in how he lopes around the court so casually between points. But when the chase is on to win the point is on, Delpo instantly transforms into an aggressive, relentless hunter. Continue to read full article...

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May/11

27

Biofile: Fabio Fognini Interview

First Tennis Memory: "I have a lot of memories in my career. When I was young I was playing tennis and football too. When I was 14 I decide to play tennis because I play a lot on the courts, so I have the mentality, if I lose, I lose. And I win, I win." Tennis Inspirations: "I have to work all the time. I have to work. The highlight of my career we will see when I finish if I get closer to a good ranking, if I stay like this. I can't tell you now." Continue to read full article...

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May/11

26

Ballpersons Share Memories Of The Players

The best seat in the house for pro tennis is on the court where the ballpersons are the closest to players. Here a few ballkids share some of the memories of being on the court with the pros... * "My most memorable story was getting admonished by Agassi on court in Cincinnati because I gave him a bottle of water he asked for but I forgot to peel off the label - he wasn't sponsored by that brand." Continue to read full article...

May/11

25

Roland Garros Observations

Radek Stepanek is the only tennis player who still tucks in his shirt. Juan Martin Del Potro might be the nicest champion in tennis history. He said even if he doesn't beat Novak Djokovic in their third round match that he would like to see the Serbian win the tournament and become #1 because he likes him as a friend and that he's "doing everything perfectly to be #1." Continue to read full article...

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May/11

24

Biofile: Gilles Simon Interview

Status: ATP #18. Winner of 8 career ATP singles titles. Tennis Inspirations: "There was some players I liked to watch. It was Marat Safin. Michael Chang when I was young. Because I was a small guy like him and I really liked him as a player. My favorite French player was Cedric Pioline." Nickname: "Gilou." Hobbies/Interests: "I like to play video games, watch movies, rollerblading, and when I have some time I like to play golf." Musical Tastes: "Metallica, AC/DC, rock and roll." Continue to read full article...

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Rafael Nadal is in deep trouble in the first round match, down to sets to one to John Isner, having lost two straight sets in tiebreaks after taking the opener 6-4. Isner looks like he knows he can and will win this match. Nadal looks desperate now on his favorite court, one which he has only lost one match (to Soderling). Continue to read full article...

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May/11

24

Biofile Mats Wilander Interview

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Tennis Hall of Famer. Former ATP no. 1 ranked player in 1988 and winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles. Currently serves as a TV analyst for Eurosport. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 163 DOB: August 22, 1964 In: Vaxjo, Sweden Tennis Inspiration: “As in person? Just like the game. Just like the […] Continue to read full article...

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May/11

23

Djokovic is 3-0 vs. Del Potro

The first big showdown of the 2011 French Open will be in the third round, pitting tournament-favorite Novak Djokovic against the rebounding Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro. On paper, this match should be a thriller as everyone knows what Delpo is capable of doing when he's operating at full throttle and he is overdue to re-find his A-plus game after the year off due to injury. Delpo's results have been disappointing since winning Delray but Paris could be the spark he needs. Continue to read full article...

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May/11

23

Roland Garros 2011 Promises To Be An Adventure

There's something mesmerizing about watching the opening matches of the French Open on TV. Nothing against the concrete hard courts but tennis is so much more fun to play and watch on the red dirt. Unique things happen on red clay. Did you ever see a pro player fall on the court and draw a giant heart on the clay like Gustavo Kuerten did? Have you ever seen a female player besides Francesca Schiavone, who after winning her title last year, fell to the ground and kissed the dirt. Continue to read full article...

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