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  • Australian Open- Nadal retires; Hennin advances to semis  By : Audrey Nolan
    Rafael Nadal definitely didn’t have a good day on Tuesday. Playing in the quarterfinals against Andy Murray, the Spaniard re-injured his knee and decided to retire from the tournament in the third set of the game; he was losing 6-3, 7-6 (2), 3-0.
  • Australian Open- Federer Advances to Quarterfinals after Beating  By : Ally White
    Swiss tennis player Roger Federer continued his winning streak on Monday, defeating Lleyton Hewitt and qualifying for the Australian Open’s quarterfinals for the seventh consecutive year. The world number 1 showed his best game against his old rival, reaching a 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory in less than two hours in front of a packed Rod Laver Arena.
  • Safina Through, Jankovic Out  By : webmaster betezy
    Russian Dinara Safina, second seed, is through to the fourth round of the Australian Open after defeating UK’s Elena Baltacha 6-1, 6-2.
  • Australian Open- Nadal and Del Potro continue to the third run; H  By : Audrey Nolan
    Wednesday was a great day for Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro, both playing in the second round of the Australian Open. Both finished with victories over their opponents, Lukas Lacko and James Blake, respectively.
  • Tennis- Nadal wins the Capitala Exhibition Tournament  By : Audrey Nolan
    After a long losing streak, Rafael Nadal finally won a title, the first of the season. The win comes as preparation for the year’s major tournaments, beginning with the Australian Open in the second week of January, an event that will gather together the most elite tennis players.
  • Tennis- Spain wins the Davis Cup  By : Audrey Nolan
    Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer along with Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez gave the victory to Spain in the Davis Cup for the second consecutive year. Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer won the single matches respectively; Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez won the double matches and they all gave a lesson of skills and demonstrated that Spain has many more talented players like Rafael Nadal.
  • ATP tennis: Nikolay Davydenko takes the Barclays World Tour Final  By : Stephen Lars
    Since turning pro in 1999, Nikolay Davydenko has won over 18 titles; despite the fact that he has had some success in the Grand Slams (reaching semifinals in both the French and US Opens, and a 4th place in Wimbledon) this Sundays’ victory over Juan Martin del Potro in the World Tour Finals Championship Game is still his biggest win ever. In what might very well be the best week of his career, Davydenkdo defeated every 2009 Grand Slam Champion to take the World Tour Finals title.
  • Sports Watches: The Features and Benefits Of The Ion Sports Brace  By : Ian Ray
    The Ion Sports Bracelet watch is more than just a watch. Ever heard of a watch that could really change the way you live your life? Usually we just have a time piece strapped on our wrists to tell us what time of day it is, the date, and perhaps even adjust its alarm to wake us up now and then. But these days, watches have taken on all sorts of designs and functionalities. One of those watches is the Ion Sports Bracelet watch. If you are into sports and exercises, then this is exactly the k
  • What Is Important When Choosing Hunting Bows  By : michael russell
    Hunting bows have been used for thousands of year in the process of killing animals. Although no longer necessary for food it is still a popular pursuit. Most modern hunting bows are referred to as compound bows. These use a pulley that enables the bowstring to be pulled back with ease. Also as the string can be drawn back further and tighter it allows the arrow to be propelled further and faster in comparison to a regular bow.
  • Understanding How To Hunt With Crossbows  By : michael russell
    Hunting with crossbows has become a lot more popular over the last couple of years as the laws and permits relating to this activity have become more relaxed. This has created a burgeoning market for high quality crossbows.
  • Tennis- Djokovic Takes his First Paris Masters from Gael Monfils  By : Audrey Nolan
    Novak Djokovic seems unstoppable after winning two tournaments in a row: first last week in Basel at the final of the Swiss Indoor tournament against Roger Federer and this week at the Paris Masters, where he defeated the local favorite Gael Monfils 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (3) in a dramatic final on Sunday to win the title for the first time.
  • Curing Your Tennis Elbow - Tips to Cure Your Tennis Elbow Fast  By : Frank Hagan
    Are you here looking to treat your tennis elbow? First, let me sympathize - I know what you are going through! I hope that you will find this article helpful in relieving your pain and getting back into the game.
  • Shanghai Masters- Nadal and Djokovic advanced in Shanghai  By : Audrey Nolan
    Rafael Nadal breezed into the Shanghai Masters after winning in straight sets on Thursday. He was joined by Novak Djokovic. Both players advanced to the quarterfinals on a day on which two great players retired from the tournament because of injuries.
  • 5 Great Tips to Keep in Mind When Buying a Ping Pong Table  By : brian david
    Table Tennis or ping pong is a popular indoor sport that is played worldwide. More and more people prefer to invest in a ping pong table so that they can enjoy this game whenever possible. This article tells about how to choose a quality ping pong table...........
  • US Open- Del Potro Defeats Federer in the US Open and Gains Title  By : Audrey Nolan
    The men’s US Open proved a surprise for everyone. The tournament seemed in the bag for world No. 1 Roger Federer, who entered the final match against 20-year-old sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, against whom Federer had won all 6 of their previous matches. Five sets later, Del Potro walked off the court with the title, defeating the seemingly undefeatable Federer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2.
  • Kim Clijsters Makes History after Obtaining US Open Title  By : Ally White
    Just five weeks after returning from a “retirement” that lasted more than two years, the Belgian player Kim Clijsters made history in the US Open after beating Danish ninth seed Caroline Wozniacki in the US Open final 7-5, 6-3. The title is Clijster’s second in her career – she won her first in the 2005 US Open – and the first she has received as a mother and as a wildcard player.
  • Tennis Lessons For Kids in Singapore  By : Dani Lim
    Where can a kid go to learn tennis in Singapore? This is the typical question most parents would pose. In Singapore, a child or kid should be able to pick up tennis at any one of the following places below . Let us guide you through this process and we hope this article will provide you, as a parent, some knowledge...
  • Tennis Lessons For Children - Best Reasons To Start Them Young  By : Dani Lim
    We know that exercise is important for teenagers and sport is an ideal outlet for all that energy. For many kids, tennis is a great sports that provides hours of fun and good physical and mental development...
  • US Open- Oudin Steps Out; Djokovic Continues to Semifinals  By : Audrey Nolan
    The 4th seeded Novak Djokovic reached the US Open semifinals for the third year in a row by defeating the 10th seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco on Wednesday 7-6 (2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2. In a very close game Djokovic made a show of his skills, pulling off a great performance in the quarterfinals at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • US Open- Murray Goes to Fourth Round after Beating Dent  By : Ally White
    After struggling in the second round of the tournament, British player and second-seeded Andy Murray was able to overwhelm American wildcard Taylor Dent with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 match in the third round of the US Open.
  • US Open- Nadal and Federer Win and Move to Third Round  By : Audrey Nolan
    Rafael Nadal answered questions about his knees on Wednesday when he easily won his first match in the US Open. The Spaniard had left tennis for two months this summer, trying to recover from tendonitis in both of his knees; since his return, rumors and speculation have surrounded the state of his legs. His absence had caused him to drop from top seeded in rankings to 3rd seed.
  • Choosing The Right Tennis Racquet  By : Greg Wolf
    Whether you are a beginner or have been playing tennis for several years now, it is always important to find the right racquet. Naturally, you will want to choose one that will help improve your chances of winning.
  • Tennis Shoes - The Importance Of Choosing A Good Pair  By : tiesindia
    Playing the game of tennis can be fun and good exercise. However, having a good pair of tennis shoes to protect the feet is of utmost importance.
  • Paris Awaits the ATP Action to Start at Roland Garros  By : 4 Living Furniture
    And so the action begins…one of the most important ATP tennis events will take place at the red sandy Philippe Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen courts of Roland Garros within a few days. The second Grand Slam of the year which is known as the summit of the clay court season will start on Sunday May 25th and it is already on scheduled that 16 more matches will be played during the first round that very day.
  • WTA - Tennis Number One Justin Henin Retires Suddenly  By : 4 Living Furniture
    Former tennis world number one; the 25-year old Belgium Justin Henin whose tennis career was one of the most outstanding ones in the WTA circuit has recently announced her sudden retirement. It was certainly a shocker for most tennis fans to learn that Justin decided to shift her life in such a way and that tennis will no longer be a part of her present either her future.
  • Tennis: A Very Trendy Game In Today's World  By : Este Gress
    These days, tennis is quite in craze and a very popular game all over the world. Earlier, it used to be the game of only the upper class and supreme rulers society. But, we can see that there is a sea of change today. It has become a game for all the classes. It is played in every street and court. Also, schools and colleges have tennis as a game to be played. Previously, even if you had flair to learn tennis, it was way too expensive.
  • Sports Improvement-Improve your mind and your game  By : belagoenka
    What if I mess up, what if I drop the ball, what if I look like a moron, what if we lose, or worse yet, injured! These are questions that run through the minds of athletes at all levels form pee-wee to Pro's. These thoughts can become so powerful and take over a players mind creating self sabotage. Everyone wants to be at their physical and mental best while playing their sport, but this can be difficult to achieve without help.

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