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SERBS SURGE THROUGH QUARTER FINALS

SERBS SURGE THROUGH QUARTER FINALS

Feb. 25 | Dubai, UAE, February 24th, 2010 -  Andy Murray was upset by Janko Tipsarevic and Nikolay Davydenko was forced to retire after losing the first set of his second round clash with Michael Berrer on Wednesday, as the Serbs showed their dominance on an...

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: THE AUSSIE OPEN SUMMARY

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: THE AUSSIE OPEN SUMMARY

Feb. 1 | STARS Australian Open Men’s singles: Roger Federer beat Andy Murray 6-3 6-4 7-6 Women’s singles: Serena Williams beat Justine Henin 6-4 3-6 6-2 Men’s doubles: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan beat Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-3 Women’s...

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: I AM NOT PARIS HILTON

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: I AM NOT PARIS HILTON

Jan. 25 | STARS Australian Open – First Week Maria Kirilenko beat second-seeded Dinara Safina 5-4, retired Nadia Petrova beat third-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 3-6 6-1 Marin Cilic beat fourth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 5-7 6-4 7-5 5-7 6-3 Li Na beat fourth-seeded...

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: BELGIAN TRIO DOMINATES!

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: BELGIAN TRIO DOMINATES!

Jan. 11 | STARS Nikolay Davydenko beat Rafael Nadal 0-6 7-6 (8) 6-4 to win the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Qatar Kim Clijsters beat Justine Henin 6-3 4-6 7-6 (6) to win Brisbane International women’s singles in Brisbane, Australia Yanina Wickmayer beat...

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: STARS OF 2009

MONDAYS WITH BOB GREENE: STARS OF 2009

Dec. 28 | STARS OF 2009 Australian Open Men: Rafael Nadal; Women: Serena Williams Roland Garros Men: Roger Federer; Women: Svetlana Kuznetsova Wimbledon Men: Roger Federer; Women: Serena Williams US Open Men: Juan Martin del Potro; Women: Kim Clijsters Sony...

FEDERER, THE BEST OF ALL JUNIORS

FEDERER, THE BEST OF ALL JUNIORS

Dec. 22 | Eleven years ago this week, Roger Federer was staking his claim as the top player in the world – in the juniors. Federer ended his junior career by winning the 1998 Orange Bowl in Key Biscayne, Fla. The win placed him in the No. 1 ranking in the International...

This Week in Tennis Business: Ex-USTA CEO of Professional Tennis earned $9.15 million in 2008

This Week in Tennis Business: Ex-USTA CEO of Professional Tennis earned $9.15 million in 2008

Nov. 25 | By: Justin Cohen According to USTA tax forms released to the Associated Press, former CEO of Professional Tennis Arlen Kantarian earned $9.15 million in total compensation in 2008. AP notes that, Kantarian earned $1.6 million in base pay, about $2.3...

This Week in Tennis Business: Buchholz to step down in 2010 as Sony Ericsson Open chairman

This Week in Tennis Business: Buchholz to step down in 2010 as Sony Ericsson Open chairman

Nov. 18 | By: Justin Cohen Butch Buchholz, founder and tournament chairman of the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, will be stepping down following the 2010 event. The event started in 1985 by Buchholz, is now owned by IMG. Roger Federer signs a 10-year...

Mondays With Bob Greene: The score reflects the reality of this match

Mondays With Bob Greene: The score reflects the reality of this match

Nov. 2 | STARS Serena Williams beat Venus Williams 6-2 7-6 (4) to win the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar Ivan Ljubicic won the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon by beating Michael Llodra 7-5 6-3 in Lyon, France Jurgen Melzer beat Marin Cilic 6-4 6-3...

This Week in Tennis Business: Mercedes-Benz USA signs $35 million deal with US Open

This Week in Tennis Business: Mercedes-Benz USA signs $35 million deal with US Open

Oct. 28 | By: Justin Cohen The USTA announced on Monday that Mercedes-Benz USA has signed a four-year deal to become the “Official Vehicle of the US Open” starting in 2010. SportsBusinessJournal reports that the deal is worth $35 million. More than...

Happy Birthday Martina Navratilova!

Happy Birthday Martina Navratilova!

Oct. 18 | The most prolific winner of professional tennis tournaments turns 53 years old Sunday – and she still is active in World Team Tennis competition. Here’s a look at her incredible career, as documented by Bud Collins in his book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS...

AGASSI WINS IN OUTBACK CHAMPIONS SERIES DEBUT

AGASSI WINS IN OUTBACK CHAMPIONS SERIES DEBUT

Oct. 10 | SURPRISE, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2009 – Andre Agassi made a triumphant debut on the Outback Champions Series tennis circuit Friday night, defeating Mikael Pernfors of Sweden 6-2, 7-5 in the opening round of the $150,000 Cancer Treatment Centers of America...