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[JTContinental]

Congrats to Capriati--I've always thought she was an odd mixture of likeable and woefully cantankerous. I guess her induction that means she's retired. Look for her soon on Dancing with the Stars.

[shtexas]

Congrats to Capriati--I've always thought she was an odd mixture of likeable and woefully cantankerous. I guess her induction that means she's retired. Look for her soon on Dancing with the Stars.

Maybe a tennis player will actually go far on that show. We know she can dance on tables.

[JTContinental]

Maybe a tennis player will actually go far on that show. We know she can dance on tables.

Point! Counterpoint: her oncourt footwork...

[Moose]

She was never a fave of mine, but she is clearly deserving. Congrats to Miss B.O.B.

[Ti-Amie]

Zeljko Krajan tweeted yesterday that he is no longer coaching Dominika Cibulkova.

[JTContinental]

Zeljko Krajan tweeted yesterday that he is no longer coaching Dominika Cibulkova.

tennis.com is reporting that Krajan has been hired by Jankovic on a trial basis.

[JTContinental]

Take note, Caroline Wozniacki; this is how to play a practical joke:

Maria Sharapova fooled us all. Two days after posting pictures of a new, short haircut on Facebook, the tennis star revealed that they were a fake. She revealed Wednesday that she was wearing a wig in the two photos that caused an international uproar.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis...155647359.html

[omess]

Novak Djokovic rocked by death of his grandfather
World No.1 Novak Djokovic is determinded to continue playing in the Monte Carlo Masters despite receiving the sad news that his beloved grandfather, Vladimir, has passed away.
Djokovic, 24, had been on the practice court ahead of his clash against Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov later today when word reached him of his grandfather's death.
Canal+ showed the Serb, winner of the Australian Open and Miami Masters already this year, in tears alongside his agent and team as word of his grandfather reached him via his mobile phone.
Respected Times journalist, Neil Harman, who is in the principality, tweeted: "A very sad day for Nole. He doted on his grandfather. I sense there will be an even greater vigour in his stride today."
He continued: "I'm sorry to say that news about death of @DjokerNole's grandfather is true but he is determined to play today..."
http://www.sport360.com/article/nova...is-grandfather




Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=fB022AMRU2I

[JTContinental]

Man, this is a bad news tournament. Maybe they SHOULD have taken it off the schedule.

[mmmm8]

RESULTS
Singles - Third Round
[1] N Djokovic (SRB) d [16] A Dolgopolov (UKR) 26 61 64
[2] R Nadal (ESP) d [Q] M Kukushkin (KAZ) 61 61
[3] A Murray (GBR) d J Benneteau (FRA) 65 ret. (right elbow)
[4] J Tsonga (FRA) d [13] F Verdasco (ESP) 76(7) 62
[6] T Berdych (CZE) d [12] K Nishikori (JPN) 26 62 64
[9] G Simon (FRA) d [7] J Tipsarevic (SRB) 60 46 61
S Wawrinka (SUI) d [8] N Almagro (ESP) 63 63
R Haase (NED) d T Bellucci (BRA) 62 63

Doubles - Second Round
[1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d A Murray (GBR) / J Murray (GBR) 75 64
[2] M Mirnyi (BLR) / D Nestor (CAN) d [Alt] M Cilic (CRO) / M Melo (BRA) 76(6) 36 10-5
F Mayer (GER) / J Melzer (AUT) d [4] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) 64 64
[5] L Paes (IND) / R Stepanek (CZE) d J Cabal (COL) / E Schwank (ARG) 63 63

[Ti-Amie]

Google translation

The Official Gazette announces that the cantonal furniture Patty Schnyder will be auctioned Thursday at Schindellegi. Racquets and tennis balls are also among the proposed business to the highest bidder.

The former German champion and her husband were domiciled in Bäch, a tax haven on the banks of Lake Zurich, until last spring. On their departure, they deposited a portion of their business in a repository.

Seizure and sale of these cases should bring a few thousand francs to creditors. According to the SonntagsBlick, Patty Schnyder and Rainer Hofmann prosecution would be for an amount of 380,000 francs. Asked by TeleZüri, vice president of Swiss Tennis, Erik Keller, regrets this situation: "We'll come We would love to help ready to help Patty. But it's her turn to us, she has to ask us "he said.

Original French

La Feuille officielle cantonale annonce que le mobilier de Patty Schnyder sera mis aux enchères jeudi prochain, à Schindellegi. Des raquettes et des balles de tennis figurent aussi parmi les affaires proposées au plus offrant.

L'ancienne championne et son époux allemand étaient domiciliés à Bäch, un paradis fiscal des bords du lac de Zurich, jusqu'au printemps dernier. A leur départ, ils ont déposé une partie de leurs affaires chez un garde-meubles.

La saisie et la vente de ces affaires devraient rapporter quelques milliers de francs aux créanciers. Selon le SonntagsBlick, Patty Schnyder et Rainer Hofmann seraient aux poursuites pour un montant de 380'000 francs. Interrogé par TeleZüri, le vice-président de Swiss Tennis, Erik Keller, regrette cette situation: «Nous viendrions volontiers en aide à Patty. Mais c'est à elle de s'adresser à nous», dit-il.

http://www.lematin.ch/sports/tennis/...story/29627030

[Moose]

With her return to #1 this week in Womens dubs, Lisa Raymond is now the oldest player in tennis history (male or female, singles or doubles) to hold a #1 ranking.

http://www.wtatennis.com/doublesnews...256567_2745003

[MeganFernandez]

With her return to #1 this week in Womens dubs, Lisa Raymond is now the oldest player in tennis history (male or female, singles or doubles) to hold a #1 ranking.

http://www.wtatennis.com/doublesnews...256567_2745003

I think your observation just spurred Martina to come out of retirement and go for Lisa's record.

[MeganFernandez]

Does anyone know if all of the Slams stream the matches for free, or just a couple of the Slams? Thinking of getting rid of cable and relying on streams, but I've always had problems with Tennis TV.