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INDIAN WELLS RANDOM NOTES

The 2018 BNP Paribas Open gave us dynamic debuts, revitalized returns and an all-time champions box of Rod Laver, Pete Sampras and Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Taylor Fritz Finding Form, Advances to Indian Wells Second Round Tennis

Fritz faced friendly fire today from buddy Reilly Opelka fighting off a match point in the second-set tie break to reach the BNP Paribas Open second round with a 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 victory.
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BNP PARIBAS OPEN – MCENROE CHALLENGE FOR CHARITY PLAYERS ANNOUNCED; SAMPRAS RETURNS TO THE INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDENS

The McEnroe Challenge for Charity presented by Masimo, a one-day, free admission special event scheduled for Saturday, March 5, ahead of the BNP Paribas Open, the largest ATP World Tour and WTA combined two-week event in the world...
GOLDEN MEMORIES MOTIVATE RAFAEL NADAL IN BEIJING TENNIS, HE PLAYED THE OLYMPICS THERE IN 2008 thumbnail

GOLDEN MEMORIES MOTIVATE RAFAEL NADAL IN BEIJING TENNIS, HE PLAYED THE OLYMPICS THERE IN 2008

It’s no wonder that Rafael Nadal feels at home on the courts of Beijing’s National Tennis Center, site of the October 5-11 China Open.
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The 2015 U.S. Open Tennis Is About To Begin. Christopher Chaffee Shares His Love Of The Game With 10sballs _com.

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ATP TENNIS CHAMPIONS TOUR KNOKKE – XAVIER “X-MAN” MALISSE BEATS PETE SAMPRAS; AND PETE SAMPRAS SAYS FEDERER WILL WIN AN 18TH SLAM & PETE TALKS TO DAVID LAW ABOUT ALL THE TOP PLAYERS & HOW HE WOULD COACH thumbnail

ATP TENNIS CHAMPIONS TOUR KNOKKE – XAVIER “X-MAN” MALISSE BEATS PETE SAMPRAS; AND PETE SAMPRAS SAYS FEDERER WILL WIN AN 18TH SLAM & PETE TALKS TO DAVID LAW ABOUT ALL THE TOP PLAYERS & HOW HE WOULD COACH

Belgium’s Xavier Malisse retained his Optima Open title with a hard-fought victory after saving one match point in a thrilling final against Pete Sampras at the Royal Zoute Tennis Club in Knokke-Heist.
PETE SAMPRAS VS. XAVIER “X-MAN” MALISSE IN FINALS IN ATP TENNIS IN BELGIUM; SAMPRAS SAYS HE IS OPEN TO COACHING IN LOS ANGELES, AND “X” SAYS BELGIUM CAN GET THRU DAVIS CUP thumbnail

PETE SAMPRAS VS. XAVIER “X-MAN” MALISSE IN FINALS IN ATP TENNIS IN BELGIUM; SAMPRAS SAYS HE IS OPEN TO COACHING IN LOS ANGELES, AND “X” SAYS BELGIUM CAN GET THRU DAVIS CUP

Pete Sampras will go up against local favourite Xavier Malisse in a mouthwatering Optima Open final on Sunday at the Royal Zoute Tennis Club in Knokke-Heist.
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LLEYTON HEWITT GUARANTEED A WILD CARD FOR FINAL BOW AT THE QUEEN’S CLUB FOR THE 2015 AEGON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Four-time champion Lleyton Hewitt has been guaranteed a wild card into the Aegon Championships after confirming that he would like to play the tournament at The Queen’s Club one more time before retiring.
PETE SAMPRAS & ROGER FEDERER ARRIVE IN NEW DELHI FOR IPTL , MAHESH BHUPATHI PRODUCED A GREAT NEW FORMAT thumbnail

PETE SAMPRAS & ROGER FEDERER ARRIVE IN NEW DELHI FOR IPTL , MAHESH BHUPATHI PRODUCED A GREAT NEW FORMAT

Roger Federer landed in New Delhi early Sunday morning in advance of his participation in the International Premier Tennis League. Federer will contest the last two matches during the India segment of the IPTL for the Micromax India Aces on Saturday and Sunday, set for a packed schedule complete with men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles.
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Stefan Edberg by Richard Evans

One of the best things about watching the galaxy of stars inter-act at the ATP Heritage dinner at the Waldorf Astoria just before the US Open was the degree to which the world No 1’s were in awe of each other.
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NIKE UNVEILS LI NA BUILDING IN SHANGHAI

Nike has unveiled its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai, and in those headquarters is a brand new building bearing the name of Li Na. See all the pics here!
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HONOR GODFREY CURATOR OF THE WIMBLEDON MUSEUM TO BE HONORED BY THE QUEEN. THE REAL GUARDIAN OF THE GAME. BY FRANCISCO RESENDIZ

I had the honor of meeting Honor Godfrey in 2010. We were in London in November for the men's end of the year championships at the 02 arena. She is always a very , very , busy and focused lady.
THE AUSSIE WARRIOR LLEYTON HEWITT  BY CHRISTOPHER CHAFFEE thumbnail

THE AUSSIE WARRIOR LLEYTON HEWITT BY CHRISTOPHER CHAFFEE

The first time I saw Austrailian’s Lleyton Hewitt was during the 2000 US Open semi-finals where he played the great Pete Sampras. It was the ultimate underdog versus the great champion match up. Sampras had been proudly wearing the mantle of American tennis and was already seen as one of the greatest players of all time.
TENNIS IS TRULY A GLOBAL SPORT. DOUBLE TEAMS ARE DIVERSIFIED. GENE AND HIS CRYSTAL TENNIS BALL. thumbnail

TENNIS IS TRULY A GLOBAL SPORT. DOUBLE TEAMS ARE DIVERSIFIED. GENE AND HIS CRYSTAL TENNIS BALL.

When we were teenagers, perspective was always defined in terms of railroad tracks retreating into the distance. Now that we are adults, there are no tracks. None related to any discussion of perspective.
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Chang Beats Philippoussis To Win 2014 PowerShares Series Finale In Surprise

Michael Chang won his second career title on the PowerShares Series Friday night, defeating Mark Philippoussis 6-2 in the one-set final of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships, the 12th and final event this year on the U.S. circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30.

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