Aces
Nick Bollettieri will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the New York College of Health Professions. (Nick’s Picks)
Former bronze medalist Alicia Molik still hopes to make the cut for Australia’s 2008 Olympic team. (Tennis Australia)
Kimiko Date, who recently came out of retirement, reached the final last week at an ITF circuit event. (Mainichi Daily News)
Wilson is the No. 1 selling racquet brand. (Tennis Wire)
Net Cords
Robin Reynolds has stepped down as the director of the Family Circle Cup. (The Post and Courier)
Faults
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On Nick Bollettieri getting an honorary doctorate. The blurb on his website has the following – “What makes this honor even more special is that one of Nick’s former students, and current President of the College, Lisa Pamintuan, will be presenting him with the degree.” (lol)