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2009 US Open Opening Night to celebrate athletes who give back
The Opening Night Ceremony for the 2009 US Open will celebrate athletes who give back, featuring two-time US Open singles champion Andre Agassi and other notable athletes. ESPN2 will televise the celebration live, marking the cable network’s first primetime telecast from the US Open.
– USOpen.org
Monica Seles Interview
Seles is 35, taller than you’d imagine from watching her on court, and much slimmer than in her later playing days. Her voice is still inflected with the giggly girlishness of the tennis prodigy, which makes what she has to say all the more poignant.
– The Guardian
Bank of the West Boasts Grand Slam Player Field
The official acceptance list for the 2009 Bank of the West Classic was released Tuesday and this year’s tournament field boasts a list worthy of a Grand Slam event. The 2009 Bank of the West Classic player field has combined to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and includes the singles champions from six of the last 10 Grand Slam events.
– Bank of the West Classic
Wimbledon makes history on many levels in 2009
For the first time, rain didn’t postpone play on Centre Court as the new retractable roof over Centre Court was fully closed for tournament play between Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo on June 29. Only a short break in play—10 minutes to close the roof and 30 minutes for the air management system to condition the indoor environment—was necessary when drizzle fell.
– TheBuzz
Net Cords
Serena Williams is still chasing true Grand Slam
“I’m really disappointed because I think this is the year I could have done it. And I didn’t,” Serena said on Sunday, a day after beating Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on the Centre Court grass. “I honestly had the biggest chance to win all four than I’ve ever had in my career.”
– The Vindicator
Cash4Gold Invites Wimbledon Champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer to Appear in Next Commercial
Cash4Gold, America’s #1 gold buyer direct from the general public, is pleased to extend invitations to 2009 Wimbledon Singles Champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer to appear in the next Cash4Gold commercial. Cash4Gold today also invites the pair to mail in their newly-acquired trophies to the company for a full assessment and appraisal.
– Cash for Gold
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