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Rackets and Balls - Tennis News

January 21st, 2008

Venus Williams keeps court at Australian Open

Venus Williams could be the next icon for women around the world when it comes to holding ground on center stage.
Williams was asked to move her third-round match against Sania Mirza from Rod Laver to Vodafone in order to start the Lleyton Hewitt-Marcos Baghdatis showdown. Williams said “no go” and the officials of Operation Aussie […]

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January 17th, 2008

Federer wins easily, Venus struggles but pulls through

Effortless.
That is the only way to describe Roger Federer’s 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 win over Fabrice Santoro. Santoro had his charm, especially on the last two points of the match, but Federer - wow. The man is just liquid motion on the end of a racket.
Someone who was in motion but not very great motion was Venus […]

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January 15th, 2008

Federer, Blake and Venus Advance

The second day of the Australian Open had its exciting moments even though it didn’t have the exit of the No. 9 men’s player Andy Murray (who now has time to focus on British team play, ironically enough).
For those who were worried (or hoping) Roger Federer might not be in top form for the Australian Open, well, he […]

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December 14th, 2007

Graduation March for Venus Williams

She has a degree folks - more than one branding iron in the fire.
Venus Williams has graduated from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with an associate degree in fashion design. It took Williams eight years to complete her course work due to her hectic tennis schedule.
And that’s really all I have to say about […]

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October 2nd, 2007

Venus Wins Korean Open

Remember the days when Venus Williams was just, for the lack of a better term, the bomb diggity? She was brutal on the court. I wouldn’t want to square off against her 6′1″ frame and giant wingspan, staring her down across the net. Scaarrry. Of course I’m 5′5″ and although I’m speedy, I think I’d need […]

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