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Why the obsession with slow courts?

Why the obsession with slow courts?

. Last week’s ABN AMRO World Tennis Championships was the latest example of a disturbing trend in men’s tennis. The court surface in Rotterdam was traditionally one of the quickest indoor... [Read more...]

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Does tennis have a problem with doping?

Does tennis have a problem with doping?

. The unseemly ongoing row between French TV station Canal+ and the Spanish Tennis Federation over the former’s insinuations of the latter nation’s doping issues are a lighthearted view of... [Read more...]

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PBZ Zagreb Indoors: Go with Guillermo

PBZ Zagreb Indoors: Go with Guillermo

. The first Slam of 2012 is over and while the likes of Novak Djokovic and the other top stars take some well-deserved time off, it’s back to the bread and butter of the tour for the rest of the... [Read more...]

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Australian Open 2012: Men’s Final preview

Australian Open 2012: Men’s Final preview

. So, we’ve reached the final day of the 2012 Australian Open and the last match of the tournament has the potential to perhaps be the best yet. Novak Djokovic takes on Rafa Nadal for the third... [Read more...]

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Australian Open 2012: Take a chance on Tsonga

Australian Open 2012: Take a chance on Tsonga

. The first Grand Slam of 2012 is upon us already and the draw has been made, so let’s see what it tells us about who is likely to be holding the men’s singles title in a fortnight’s... [Read more...]

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