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Mahesh Bhupathi and his partners were very excited when they formally announced plans for an International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), last May, but now some ex and current players are expressing doubts about its potential.
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WTA organizers were dealt a body blow as seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams withdrew from the pre-Australian Open event to rest after losing a final in New Zealand at the weekend to Ana Ivanovic.
Despite helping France to a first-ever Hopman Cup title alongside Alize Cornet, with the tie decided by the mixed doubles rubber, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will still not be adding the event to his grand slam to-do list anytime soon.
This looked much too much like the Roger Federer of 2013 -- the one who couldn't find any answers. He said, "I didn't play great today, which is a bit unfortunate -- but also Lleyton was the best player I played this week. He made it toughest on me.
Sydney wasn't the only place hit with withdrawals on Sunday. Hobart didn't lose any seeds -- but, in an outcome that probably won't surprise anyone, it did lose Venus Williams. Venus pulled out after losing her final on Saturday, replaced by Lucky Loser Silvia Soler-Espinosa.
Yes, Boris stall was always walking to the chair to get a towel to wipe his forearm. No wristbands for him. A big stall. Maybe Novak will start bouncing more again?
The 2014 world of tennis started off with a Big Bang. Yes ,the marriage of Ryan Sweeting and Kaley Cuoco on New Year's Eve. We are thrilled for them. Lovebirds for sure. We got a Postcard from Sven and he was photo bombed and did a photobomb.
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Rafael Nadal seems to have forgotten how to win easily. But he certainly hasn't forgotten how to win...
Ana Ivanovic earns her first title since Bali 2011. Because it's an International event, it doesn't help her much -- but she does overtake Sabine Lisicki to earn the #15 ranking. And she will go into the Australian Open on a high note.
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Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt are both 32 years old, more or less grew up together on tour and once had a tremendous rivalry. Hewitt peaked earlier than the Swiss, winning his sole two majors at in 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon...
Serena Williams may not go down in history as the greatest player ever, but she continues to challenge for that claim and in Brisbane, she began the new season as ended the old one, showing the rest of the world’s elite that they are at least a step behind her.
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