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Rafael Nadal’s ‘Gael’ Force Win at Monte Carlo
As you splendid readers know, for the past two years the hardrooting staff has suffered along with Rafael Nadal as the great Spaniard (and 14-time Grand Slam winner) has struggled with his game both physically and psychically. But hope springs eternal … Continue reading
On 7/7, 77 Years Of British Tennis Frustration Ended
Hey – Murray can beat this guy at Wimbledon. Yesterday Andy Murray, the Great UK Hope (Scotland Division), channeled Fred Perry, defeated Novak Djokovic, won the Wimbledon Championship – the first time a Brit has done so since 1936. From … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Murray, Boston Globe, Fred Perry, Great Britain, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Wimbledon Championship
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Big Blow For David Ferrer At U.S. Open
The U.S. Open went all Key Largo yesterday, with heavy winds turning the Andy Murray-Tomas Berdych men’s semifinal into a game of Wiffle Tennis. From ESPN.com: NEW YORK — Dealing with 20 mph wind that blew a changeover chair onto … Continue reading
No Cheering In The Press Box? Feh!
Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal A-Hed: The Loudest Olympic Fans? The Hardbitten Folks in the Press Box Some Journalists Leave Objectivity at Home When Covering the Games; ‘What Joy!’ LONDON—Minutes after British track-and-field darling Jessica Ennis sped over the finish line … Continue reading
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Tagged A-Hed, Andy Murray, gold medal, Jason Gay, Olympics, Wall Street Journal
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