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Here, There, and Everywhere
We’re going here, there, and everywhere in the media world this week, from the USTA’s deal with ESPN and the Tennis Channel to Maria Sharapova and her fight with the WTA to the enormous number of retirements in men’s tour in Rome last week.
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Tennis History
Justine Henin profiled by Bud Collins»
After Wednesday’s sudden retirement press conference, TennisGrandstand.com gives you a look at the career of Justine Henin.
Ask Bill - Bill Mountford
Ask Bill - Novak Djokovic is the Best Tennis Player in the World»
Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in the world. His movement is superior, his versatility allows him more tactical options than nearly anybody, and he is adept on all surfaces.
The Circuit - McCarton Ackerman
Dokic and Massu Take First Steps to Former Glory»
Last week on the challenger circuit, two former top 10 players struggling with injuries and motivation took their first real steps to reclaiming their former glory, while two players on the men’s side continued their hot streaks on the circuit.
Weekly Links - Manfred Wenas
Henin Retires From Sony Ericsson WTA Tour»
Tributes are flowing in from around the world for Justine Henin, who on Wednesday announced her immediate retirement from the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.
The Journeyman - Mark Keil
The Journeyman: Hamburg Memories»
This week’s Masters Series tournament at the Tennis Club am Rothenbaum in Hamburg brings back some awfully good memories for me.
Mondays with Bob Greene
Mondays with Bob Greene - Novak Djokovic Wins Rome»
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Rome Masters and the Qatar Telecom German Open.
Tennis TV and Media - Lynn Mennillo
Please Say It Ain’t So»
Last week Tennis Week reported that beginning in 2009 ESPN will broadcast coverage of the US Open. The Tennis Channel will share coverage of the late summer Grand Slam event with the mega-giant sports cable station.
The Circuit - McCarton Ackerman
Dokic and Massu Take First Steps to Former Glory»
Last week on the challenger circuit, two former top 10 players struggling with injuries and motivation took their first real steps to reclaiming their former glory, while two players on the men’s side continued their hot streaks on the circuit.
The Most From Host - Steve Host
The Demise of South African Tennis»
South Africa tennis has been on the downward spiral since the early 1990’s with Wayne Ferreira being our last great tennis player. Yes Wesley Moodie has won a Wimbledon doubles title but do people really know him?
Levar’s Travels and Cause
Levar’s Travels and Cause»
It’s the year 2002, and for some reason I am having a lot of difficulty playing a tournament. It’s not the level of the tournament, injury, nor is it where the tournament is that is giving me trouble.
Roger Federer Excerpts - Rene Stauffer
Roger Federer’s First Slump»
Roger Federer’s 2008 season continues this week as the world’s No. 1 plays for the first time at the clay-court event in Estoril, Portugal and with the services of a new coach - Jose Higueras
Randy "Sky" Walker
George Bush’s DAVIS CUP Connection – A Strange Tale From 80 Years Ago»
The United States and France will renew their storied Davis Cup rivalry this week in the quarterfinals in Winston-Salem, N.C. as captain Patrick McEnroe’s U.S. squad will look to continue their run towards a second consecutive Davis Cup title against French captain Guy Forget.
