Posts Tagged ‘ Australian Open ’

Amelie Mauresmo announces retirement after 17 years tennis career

December 4, 2009
By Jessica
Amelie Mauresmo announces retirement after 17 years tennis career

One of the most successful and popular French female player, former Amelie Mauresmo announced her immediate retirement from competitive tennis. “I don’t want to train anymore,” Mauresmo explained. “I had to make a decision, which became evident in the last few months and weeks. When you grow older, it’s more difficult to stay at the...
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Davydenko beats Del Potro at ATP World Tour Finals

November 30, 2009
By Jessica
Davydenko beats Del Potro at ATP World Tour Finals

Last year finalist Nikolay Davydenko beated Juan Martin Del Potro at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Davydenko won 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 24 minutes to claim the title. He is the first Russian to lift the World Tour Finals trophy. Such important triumph in his career would guaranteed the Russian to finish the...
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Serena Williams faces $1 million fine and possible ban from playing grand slam

November 29, 2009
By Jessica
Serena Williams faces $1 million fine and possible ban from playing grand slam

In my previous entry I was talking about the successful 2009 season and busy off court life for Serena Williams. Oops, she now faces a possible penalisation of $1 million fine; as well as ban from playing a grand slam tournament. Williams was cited for committing a major offence during the semi final match against...
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Ana Ivanovic’s Tennis Dress for 2010 AU Open and Roland Garros

November 24, 2009
By Jessica
Ana Ivanovic’s Tennis Dress for 2010 AU Open and Roland Garros

Ana Ivanovic will start her 2010 reason with a new design adlibria dress. The new adlibria dress is made from 100% recycled PES (polyester); and ClimaCool® moisture management technology is included in the upper back and neck area to maintain optimal body temperature. This dress got a orange version and it will be Ana’s outfit for Roland...
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Roger Federer: Confessions of a Tennis Dad

November 17, 2009
By Jessica
Roger Federer: Confessions of a Tennis Dad

Paul Kimmage is a well-known sport journalist and a columnist of TIMESONLINE Sport. He interviewed Roger Federer, an opportunity for Roger to explain himself. Here is the summary of the interview: - Roger relies his success on ‘love winning’ positive approach on tennis rather than ‘hate losing’ negative attitude. - He also wants people to know he...
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Australian Open 2010 TV Official Commercial and Poster

October 20, 2009
By Jessica
Australian Open 2010 TV Official Commercial and Poster

  This is the Official Australian Open 2010 TV ad and poster. Both feature Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Lleyton Hewitt, Serena Williams and Samantha Stosur. I think this is a pretty cool ad and poster, the blue paint represents the dynamic and fashionable aspects of tennis. However I would love to have more players included. You can purchase...
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