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Roger Federer's greatest challenge yet - to win back Rafael Nadal's world No.1 crown

sportingo.com     13 hrs ago   3 related          

Caution tennis fans: The ATP is going to be fascinating over the next couple of months! The big questions are: Is Federer going to be able to beat Nadal before the end of the season? And will Nadal go on with his amazing streak?                    

America relying on Roddick to rescue tennis

ucla.edu     Aug 4, 2008   12 related          

He was supposed to bear the mantle of American tennis. Andy Roddick, the top-seeded player in this week’s Countrywide Classic, has not lived up to that billing. Roddick has been unable for the most part to solve Federer, and...                    

Reflections of 13...

foxsports.com     Aug 3, 2008          

My oldest daughter turned thirteen years old yesterday and it got me to thinking about all her interests versus my interests at the same age. Georgetown beat Houston in the NCAA National Championship. The Boston Celtics beat...                    

Rowing's retro hero

news.com.au     Aug 1, 2008   2 related          

GARRY LINNELL looks at the eight reasons why James Tomkins is different to you and me (and one reason why he is exactly the same as the rest of us). NUMBER 1: James Tomkins is possibly smarter than Albert Einstein because he...                    

The Bud Collins History of Tennis is now available in book stores

lawntennisnews.com     Aug 1, 2008   1 related          

he Bud Collins History of Tennis - the most authoritative compilation of the records and histories of tennis written by Bud Collins, the Hall of Fame tennis journalist, broadcaster and personality, is now available in book...                    

Racking up the legal fees at Wright Medical…

footnoted.org     Jul 30, 2008          

Back in December, Wright Medical (WMGI), a company best known for replacing Jimmy Connors’ hip, disclosed that it had received a subpoena from the Department of Justice. The subpoena was seeking records dating back to January...                    

Confident Federer makes great escape, Roddick a non-starter (AFP)

yahoo.com     Jul 30, 2008   238 related          

by Scott Williams 16 minutes ago CINCINNATI, Ohio (AFP) - Roger Federer waited until the last moment to start the rescue of his No.1 ranking, overcoming Robby Ginepri 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (7/5), 6-0 on Tuesday at the ATP Cincinnati...                    

Rafa poised to supplant Roger?

charlotte.com     Jul 30, 2008   3 related          

Roger Federer has enjoyed the longest-ever reign at the top of the men's tennis rankings, but that streak could come to an end, possibly as soon as this week, if things break right for world No. 2 Rafael Nadal.The scorching...                    

Rafa poised to supplant Roger?

sacbee.com     Jul 29, 2008   40 related          

By Scott Riley, Sports Network - The Sports Network Roger Federer has enjoyed the longest-ever reign at the top of the men's tennis rankings, but that streak could come to an end, possibly as soon as this week, if things break...                    

13. Nadal closes in on No. 1 ranking after win in Toronto

thestar.com.my     Jul 29, 2008   13 related          

TORONTO: Rafael Nadal continued his drive towards Roger Federer’s number one ranking with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Nicolas Kiefer in the Toronto Masters final on Sunday. Nadal, playing his first event since an epic five-set victory...                    

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