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Family Emergency Forces Billie Jean King To Miss Sochi Olympics
President Barack Obama intended the appointment of tennis legend Billie Jean King as one of two United States delegates for the Winter Olympics in Sochi as a clear message of contempt for Russia’s anti-gay legislation. Now sadly King will not be able to attend...
Tennis Legend Louise Brough Goes To The Big Grass Court in Heaven
Louise Brough Clapp, the United States tennis star who was unquestionably one of the sport’s true legends, winning 35 Grand Slam titles in the 1940’s and ‘50’s, has died at the age of 90.
Tennis Hall of Famer Louise Brough Clapp Passes Away @ 90 years old
Tennis Hall of Famer Louise Brough Clapp, a former world No. 1 player and the winner of 35 major titles, has died. Brough Clapp, who was 90 years old, passed away at home with her family in Vista, Calif. on February 3, following a brief illness.
The LTA Writers Lunch Review
The tennis family from all over the world of tennis attended the prestigious Lawn Tennis Writers' Annual Awards lunch on December 3rd
WTA Honors Azarenka
The Women’s Tennis Association announced that World No. 2 Victoria Azarenka is the recipient of the 2013 Diamond ACES Award for the second consecutive year.
King Celebrates Birthday With John And Other Tennis Friends
Billie Jean King celebrated her 70th birthday last weekend at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with her close friend Elton John, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf among the 200 attendees.
Billie Jean King Didn’t form the WTA
On this day 40 years ago Billie Jean King played Bobby Riggs. It was sold as the battle of the sexes. It was quite an extravaganza. Elton John couldn't haves staged BJK better if he had produced the show himself.
Isner And Bartoli Sign On For WTT Smash Hits
Top-ranked American John Isner, 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and rising U.S. stars Vicky Duval and Taylor Townsend have been added to the lineup for Mylan WTT Smash Hits.
Djokovic And Li To Play Battle Of The Sexes
Novak Djokovic and Li Na will compete in a friendly "battle of the sexes" in the run-up to next week's the China Open for bragging rights during the autumn Asian tennis season on the ATP and WTA Tours.
Tennis Canada To Honor Pete Sampras, Billie Jean King and Derek Strang
Tennis Canada announced that Billie Jean King, Pete Sampras and Tennis Canada chief operating officer Derek Strang will be inducted into the Rogers Cup Hall of Fame
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Have A Bromance / Gladys Heldman formed the WTA
Roger Federer loves to compete. He loves the roar of the crowd. He loves that he and Rafa share a respectful rivalry.
Andy Murray Is Interested In A Charity Event Fighting Cancer
Wimbledon champion Murray is beginning to think more seriously about prospects that could be used as a platform to raise even more money for charity.
Wimbledon Weekend Tid Bits … and Gladys Heldman Formed The W.T.A.
First off huge congrats to our buddies Bob and Mike Bryan and their family and team,even head babysitter auntie Elena of Apple.
King And Vegosen To Be Honored By USTA Midwest Section
Both will formally be inducted into the USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame in a ceremony to take place December 6, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Andy Roddick Foundation To Open New Facility
The Andy Roddick Foundation has announced plans for a 10,600 square-foot sport and learning center in East Austin10sBalls Top Stories
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EUGENIE BOUCHARD NAMED 2018 TENNIS CANADA FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR / EUGENIE BOUCHARD NOMMÉE JOUEUSE DE L’ANNÉE 2018 DE TENNIS CANADA
Tennis Canada announced on Wednesday that Eugenie Bouchard is the winner of the 2018 Excellence Awards in the Female Player of the Year and Singles Player of the Year categories.
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TENNIS NEWS • RAFA NADAL CONFIRMS RETURN TO PRACTICE, EYES ABU DHABI EXHIBITION AND AUSTRALIAN SUMMER
According to Uncle Toni, Rafael Nadal was supposed to be back at practice on either Dec. 4 or 5. Well, better late than never!
Conchita Martínez prepara la temporada 2019 de Karolina Pliskova en Tenerife
Española y checa ya trabajaron juntas durante el pasado Open de Estados Unidos