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Massu granted special place in Olympic tennis

                   
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Jun 30, 2008
        
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By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Nicolas Massu of Chile, who won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 2004 Olympics, was among 12 players given special places Monday in singles at the 2008 event at Beijing. The places are awarded by the International Tennis Federation to players who didn't meet requirements for direct acceptance, such as Massu, whose ranking of 131st was too low. "I'm very happy," Massu said. "I'm always glad to represent my country. Playing for Chile is always a top priority for me, especially because of the great memories I have from four years ago." Massu won the doubles gold with Fernando Gonzalez, who will also play in Beijing. Others granted special places in men's singles were Jonas... [read full story]                    

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Jul 2, 2008
        

The ITF announced today the direct acceptance list for the 2008 Olympic Tennis Event in singles and doubles. For both men and women, this is the strongest field ever to enter the Olympic Tennis Event since tennis returned as a...

                   

ITF Announces Direct Acceptance List

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The ITF announced today the direct acceptance list for the 2008 Olympic Tennis Event in singles and doubles. For both men and women, this is the strongest field ever to enter the Olympic Tennis Event since tennis returned as a...

                   

ITF places announced for 2008 Olympic Tennis Event

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Jul 1, 2008
        

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Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England -- Nicolas Massu of Chile, who won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 2004 Olympics, was among 12 players given special places Monday in singles at the 2008 event at Beijing. The...

                   

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By STEVEN WINE - AP Sports Writer WIMBLEDON, England -- Nicolas Massu of Chile, who won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 2004 Olympics, was among 12 players given special places Monday in singles at the 2008 event at...

                   

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of Chile, who won gold medals in singles and doubles at the 2004 Olympics, was among 12 players given special places Monday in singles at the 2008 event at Beijing. The places are awarded by the International Tennis Federation...

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