Tennis rebel returns

January 6th, 2009

With a name as unwieldy as her disposition, Bulgarian Sesil Karatantcheva was once considered the wild child of tennis.

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Novak happy to become the hunted

January 5th, 2009

NOVAK Djokovic knows he has returned to Australia as a marked man, and he loves it.

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‘Star time’ coming for FCC

January 4th, 2009

Who will be first? Justine Henin is soaking up her early Bjorn Borg-like retirement and is unavailable this time.

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Azarenka plots against Ivanovic

January 3rd, 2009

FIERY Belarusian Victoria Azarenka has never played Ana Ivanovic but that isn’t stopping her plotting an ambush of the glamour girl at this week’s Brisbane International.

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Jon Wertheim: Five things to watch in 2009

January 1st, 2009

Where does the Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer passion play go from here? Who will fill the WTA Tour star vacuum created by Justine Henin’s departure? 1. Where does the Nadal-Federer passion play go from here? You’d …

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SPORTS BRIEFING | TENNIS; Serena Williams Wins

January 1st, 2009

Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova to advance to semifinals at Family Circle Cup

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Nadia Petrova, A Player to Watcha “Again

December 30th, 2008

This article is part of On the Baseline’s 2009 Players to Watch Series . Please join us for a special look at several rising and resurgent stars on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.

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Palmetto State receives makeover during 2008

December 28th, 2008

Tommy not a Tiger? Spurrier a defensive master? Boo times two at Harbour Town? All were some of the unexpected developments during the Palmetto State’s year in sports, which brought fans a mix of unmet …

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Serb stunner enjoys racket on, off court

December 26th, 2008

ANA Ivanovic made half of her earnings to date in just one year, 2008, and she will take some valuable lessons learned from last season into the New Year, along with her healthy bank account.

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A ‘not to be ridiculous’ awards list

December 24th, 2008

The 2008 Palmetto State sports awards, a holiday tradition more fun than spiked eggnog: College Basketball Game of the Year: Clemson ’s double-overtime loss to North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Sharapova eyes return to the top

December 24th, 2008

Maria Sharapova hopes that a nagging right shoulder injury is behind her now so she can concentrate on returning to the top of women’s tennis.

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Don’t let their youthful appearance fool you

December 23rd, 2008

At first glance, most of the players at the Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship don’t even seem developed enough to handle a racket, let alone consistently return shots with two-handed …

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Worst Dressed of 2008

December 21st, 2008

So…why can’t she buy a decent outfit? Andrew H. Walker, Getty Images 9. Paris Hilton Paris is perfectly capable of looking cute — so it’s shameful that she spends so much time dressed like a tacky …

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2008 Tennis Christmas Wish List

December 19th, 2008

Partner Sites Market Place Tuesday, December 16, 2008 By Tom Kosinski Yes, it’s that time of year again.

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SPORTS BRIEFING | TENNIS; Davenport vs. Sharapova

December 19th, 2008

Lindsay Davenport defeats Agnes Szavay and Maria Sharapova defeats Alona Bondarenko to advance to Bausch & Lomb Championships final

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