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Vote opens for Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award
The ITF today announced that Andrea Petkovic (GER), Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (ESP), Olga Savchuk (UKR) and Polona Hercog (SLO) have been shortlisted for the latest Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award. All four players competed for their nation in either the World Group play-offs or World Group II play-offs in April.
Obama Rallies With Kids At White House!
As President Obama continues his pledge to get today’s youth active, he recently picked up a racquet and participated in Quickstart Tennis with a group of kids at the White House.
Training Day: Li Na.
In the second episode of the WTA’s ‘Training Day’ video series they caught up with Michael Mortensen who has recently started working with world No.6 and Australian Open finalist Li Na. Watch the video for footage of Li Na practising for the Mutua Madrid Open as well as for Michael’s views on how she can continue to improve her game.
Maria Sharapova Shows Fans Her Hot Shots In Madrid
In preparation for the Mutua Madrid Open 2011, Maria Sharapova wowed the crowds when she met up with lucky Sony Ericsson Facebook fans to have a hit in the center of the city. Dominika Cibulkova joined in with the action, interviewing Maria for Xperia Hot Shots.
Fetching Tennis Fashions for the Spring/Summer
Looking to make a fashion statement while showing off your tennis moves? We’ve got just the right gear for you.
How to Find Tennis Players and Courts on Tennis Round
The new website – Tennisround.com – helps tennis players find a tennis partner and tennis courts anywhere in the United States by dragging the map and sending tennis invites.


