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Laura Robson and Genie Bouchard take on Asia, Gangnam Style!

October 11, 2012

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By Lisa-Marie Burrows Not to be outdone by Novak Djokovic and his Gangnam Style dance performance in Beijing, two of the WTA’s young stars, Laura Robson and Genie Bouchard, decided to create a video of their own with the song.  It features Maria Sharapova, Fernando Verdasco, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Samantha Stosur and Heather Watson and the […]

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Roger Federer is looking forward to a vacation

September 19, 2012

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Roger Federer is looking forward to a relaxing break. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows The Swiss tennis player is exhausted and wants to take a break to plan for the future and his priorities The last work of Roger Federer was consumed on Sunday, when he secured his nation staying in the main draw of the Davis Cup for 2013. The tennis player has won both […]

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Andy Murray hoping for a Scottish academy

September 19, 2012

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Andy Murray received the welcome of a hero when he returned back to Scotland. (Photo credit: PA)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows Andy Murray promotes the creation of a national sports center in his country of origin After 76 years of fasting without a Grand Slam champion, the British people finally saw one of their offspring get on the top step of the podium in a Grand Slam. The champion, fresh from his victory […]

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Chris Evert: ‘Serena Williams can beat my Grand Slam record’

September 13, 2012

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Chris Evert hopes that Serena Williams will win more Grand Slams titles than her. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows According to the former champion Williams could exceed her number of successes According to Chris Evert, the winner of 18 Grand Slams, Serena Williams could end her career with 20 majors. “I would be very happy if Serena won more Slams than me, I’d like to see her achieve this. If she […]

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Gael Monfils looking forward to his return

September 13, 2012

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Gael Monfils is looking forward to his return on the court (Photo credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows Monfils ready to return to the circuit after knee injury After four months of absence, Gael Monfils looks ready to return. The Parisian tennis player should play next week in the Open de Moselle in Metz. After the end of a bad injury to the patella, the Frenchman seems eager to return […]

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US Open finals break TV records

September 13, 2012

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The men's final broke the 2011 viewer record on CBS. (Photo credit: AP)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows The final of the U.S. Open 2012 has had a record number of viewers. On CBS, which broadcast the event in America, they announced that they have had an astonishing 16 million people who tuned in to watch the mens final between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, the highest total since 2007. […]

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US Open champion Serena Williams tops prize-money ranking

September 10, 2012

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Serena Williams has topped the prize-momey rankings.  (Photo credit: (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows Serena has earned 12 million more than sister Venus, in the prize-money rankings. Kim Clijsters in third place. The victory at the U.S. Open, has presented an extra special present for Serena other than the trophy, it also comes with the added bonus of a $1,858,054 pay check, nearly two million euros. The […]

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Agassi to Roddick: ‘We are proud of you’

September 10, 2012

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Andre Agassi admitted how proud he was of Andy Roddick at the US Open ceremony. (Photo credit:  Elsa/Getty Images North America)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows Andre and Andy have been involved in a ceremony before the final U.S. Women’s Open Before the women’s final between Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka last night, the Arthur Ashe Stadium hosted Andre Agassi, in celebration of his entry into the “U.S. Open Court of Champions”, which is a prestigious recognition of […]

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Boris Becker tips Andy Murray to win the US Open final

September 10, 2012

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If the men's finals goes the distance, Becker tips Murray to win. (Photo credit: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows According to the German, Murray might be the favoured thanks to the extra day of rest period and his influence In an article published in the Telegraph, Boris Becker spoke of tonight’s game, one that will see Andy Murray take on Novak Djokovic in the final of the U.S. Open, by analyzing […]

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David Ferrer returns to Spain on private jet

September 10, 2012

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Due to the suspension of the match on Saturday, Ferrer flew home by private jet to be ready for the Davis Cup. (Photo credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

By Lisa-Marie Burrows The Spanish Federation rent a private jet for David Ferrer. 300 meters from Flushing Meadows baseball was played! In addition to the disappointment of losing the semi-final, the Spaniard Ferrer will be forced to hurry and pack to be able to travel as soon as possible to Gjion the home of the […]

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