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Tennis has been around since the 13th century and originated in France. It was initially called jeu de paume (“game of the palm”) and was later developed into the sport we know and love today: a complex ball-to-racket, outdoor game. Women’s tennis was introduced in 1884, with Billie Jean King becoming the first female to […] Continue to read full article...

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Which female tennis players have won the most titles? Read our article to find out. 10 Best Female Tennis Players of All Time There have been many great female tennis players over the years, but the best of the best stand head and shoulders above the rest. After years of practice perfecting their skills, the […] Continue to read full article...

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Aug/21

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Facing Monica Seles

Here is a sneak peak excerpt of my still in progress feature “Facing Monica Seles”, about one of the greatest champions in tennis history and the only woman to dominate Steffi Graf on a tennis court. Seles won eight Grand Slams in her first 14 attempts from 1989 to Australian Open 1993. After being stabbed […] Continue to read full article...

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Dec/17

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Heart of a Champion: Monica Seles

Monica Seles 1991.jpg   By Scoop Malinowski This new Heart of a Champion series will share and celebrate memories and anecdotes that show a tennis player's heart of a champion... Sarasota Herald Tribune sports columnist Mic Huber was asked by Ray Collins of PLAY SARASOTA Magazine who his favorite player of all time is? Continue to read full article...

Nov/12

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Kei Nishikori Biofile Interview

Status: ATP #19. Winner of two ATP singles titles including 2012 Rakuten Japen Open - the first Japanese player in history to win the historic event. Tennis Inspirations: "Roger Federer. (Why?) He was #1 and I had chance to hit with him in 2007. He's so nice and he's so talented." Nicknames: "They just call me Kei." Continue to read full article...

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May/11

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Biofile Marion Bartoli Interview

By Scoop Malinowski Status: Won Wimbledon in 2013. Winner of eight WTA singles titles. Highest ranking was no. 7 in the world in 2012. Also won three WTA doubles titles.   Ht: 5-6 3/4 Wt: 139 DOB: October 2, 1984 In: Le Puy en Velay, France Hobbies/Interests: “I love to shop. Love to paint. I love […] Continue to read full article...

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