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Friday, July 25, 2008
WTA indefinitely suspends on-court coaching experiment
Reuters reports on the WTA Tour's decision to suspend indefinitely its two-year experiment with on-court coaching.
Bethanie Mattek is looking better on the Carson courtsLucas Shaw of
The Los Angeles Times looks at Bethanie Mattek's run at the East West Bank Classic.
Nadal-Djokovic semi-final shaping up
Beverley Smith of the
Toronto Globe and Mail writes about the potential of a Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic semifinal at the Rogers Masters.
Brit upsets No. 2 seed in rise through rankingsJim Durham of the
Lexington Herald-Leader reports on the $50,000 men's and women's USTA Pro Circuit events in Lexington, Ky.
High schooler ignores seedingsJacob Bennett of the
Evansville Courier and Press writes about Nicole Gibbs, a 15-year-old full-time trainee trainee at the USTA Training Facility in Carson, CA, who has reached the quarterfinals at the $10,000 women's USTA Pro Circuit event in Evansville, Ind.
Embree reaches tennis plateauRoger LaLonde of
The Naples Daily News writes about Lauren Embree, who recently won the USTA Girls 18s Clay Court National Championship in Memphis.
Thursday, July 24, 2008Serena Williams talks tennis, Olympics on Vegas stopMark Anderson of The Las Vegas Review-Journal talks to Serena Williams about the Olympics in Beijing.
Simon says 'go home'Beverley Smith of the
Toronto Globe and Mail analyzes Gilles Simon's win over Roger Federer in the Rogers Masters.
Jelena Jankovic engineers a sudden reversal
Lucas Shaw of
The Los Angeles Times reports on Jelena Jankovic's win over Vania King at the East West Bank Classic.
Jelena Jankovic is out there on her ownBill Dwyre of
The Los Angeles Times writes about Jelena Jankovic's potential to become the world No. 1if she wins the East West Bank Classic.
Isner hoping to take next step in tennis evolutionJim Young of
The Greensboro News-Record talks to John Isner about his prospects for the Olympus US Open Series and the US Open.
31-year-old mother making tennis comebackEric Lindsey of
The Lexington Herald-Leader writes about Lindsay Lee-Waters, who is competing in the $50,000 women's event on the USTA Pro Circuit in Lexington, Ky.
Career setback: A Wimbledon to Wesselman OdysseyDrew Bruno of
The Evansville Courier and Press writes about the $10,000 women's event on the USTA Pro Circuit in Evansville, Ind.
Bryans to play in AustinDale Robertson of the
Houston Chronicle writes about Bob and Mike Bryan's plans to play in a charity event in Houston.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Serena Williams pulls out of East West Bank ClassicLisa Dillman and Lucas Shaw for
The Los Angeles Times report on Serena Williams' withdraw from the Olympus US Open Series event in Carson, CA this week.
German tennis chief blasts new ATP structure
The Associated Press reports on the testimony given by the head of the German Tennis Federation during its trial against the ATP Tour.
Roddick is facing a new world orderBruce Arthur of the
Canadian National Post looks at Andy Roddick's current place in international tennis.
Playboy cover girl Harkleroad loses in first roundJim Thomas of
The Los Angeles Daily News writes about Ashley Harkleroad, who lost in the first round of the East West Bank Classic.
Eighth-ranked Chakvetadze commits to Pilot PenJim Fuller of
The New Haven Register writes about Anna Chakevetadze's decision to play in the 2008 Pilot Pen.
Malisee rediscovers his game at Fifth ThirdJim Durham of the
Lexington Herald-Leader reports on the men's and women's $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit events in Lexington, Ky.
Chasing a tennis dream
Jacob Bennett of the
Evansville Courier and Press reports on the $10,000 women's USTA Pro Circuit event in Evansville, Ind.
Pilot tennis program has taken off for school kidsMike Szostak of
The Providence Journal writes about after-school pilot program launched jointly by the USTA and the Providence After School Alliance.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008Serena Williams still aims to play at CarsonLisa Dillman of
The Los Angeles Times writes about Serena Williams' decision to play through a knee injury at the East West Bank Classic.
German federation challenges new tournament structureThe Associated Press reports on Day 1 of the trial between the German Tennis Federation and the ATP Tour.
ATP suspends doubles titlists Cermank, Mertinak for bettingThe Associated Press reports doubles specialists Frantisek Cermak and Michal Mertinak were suspended by the ATP for betting on matches.
Little Levine plays with big heart
Tom Tebbutt of the
Toronto Globe and Mail writes about Jesse Levine, who qualified for the main draw of the Rogers Masters.
Andy Roddick caught by Wimbledon glowThomas Bonk of
The Los Angeles Times writes about Andy Roddick's reaction to the Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
Final eight set for singles draw in USTA tourney at LCCCThe Alton Telegraph reports on the $10,000 USTA Pro Circuit men's event in Godfrey, Ill.
Hazlett returns for tourney's 10th anniversaryGordon Engelhardt of the
Evansville Courier & Press reports on the $10,000 USTA Pro Circuit women's event in Evansville, Ind.
Brier girl wins USTA Clay Court national doubles titleThe Seattle Times writes about Jacqueline Cako, who won the USTA Girls' 18s National Clay Court doubles championship on Sunday.