India upset Czech Republic in Perth

Taipei Times - going live into India, it is really good for us and there is lots of interest back home." Rohan Bopanna, Hopman Cup tennis Safarova's ranking of 42 is 24 places higher than Mirza's at 66, the Indian remained in control throughout the match. Mirza
Source: www.taipeitimes.com

swept by France; Australians down Russians in Hopman
CBS Sportsline - defending champions and fourth seed of this round-robin event, the Americans ended up losing, 2-1, in their Group A match This event does not award ATP or WTA points but is recognized by the International Tennis Federation. Copyright 2005-2006
Source: www.sportsline.com


Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx

Murray On Volandri Revenge Mission

Andy Murray will begin his 2007 season in the first round of the Qatar Open on New Year's Day. Fourth seed Murray takes on Italy's Filippo Volandri in Doha as he begins his build up to the Australian Open later this month.

Murray on Volandri revenge mission
Andy Murray will begin his 2007 season in the first round of the Qatar Open on New Year's Day.Fourth seed Murray takes on Italy's Filippo Volandri in Doha as he begins his build up to the Australian Open later this month.


Doc Childre, The HeartMath Solution
Our mental and emotional diets determine our overall energy levels, health and well-being more than we realize. Every thought and feeling, no matter how big or small, impacts our inner energy reserves.

Australia upset Russia in Hopman Cup

Reuters UK - Tennis MELBOURNE, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hosts Australia upset top seeds Russia in the opening match of the Hopman Cup in Perth on
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

Indians upset Czechs in Hopman
Sportal.com.au - representatives at the Hopman Cup, claimed the tie against Czech pair Lucie Sarafova and Tomas Berdych by winning a match Tennis Betting Comp By ozbaggie @ 8:21 PM on 25 Jun
Source: www.sportal.com.au

Williams Sisters' Father Liable in Suit
Associated Press - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams is liable but doesn't have to pay damages in a lawsuit that claimed he reneged on a deal for his daughters to play in an exhibition match. A jury Thursday cleared
Source: hosted.ap.org

Sister Act II:Former tennis star Andrea Jaeger sports a new kind of
Billings Gazette - in the Episcopal Church, and almost a quarter-century beyond her short-lived stint as the biggest sensation in women's tennis Open match, and the story hitting the newspapers. Another time, Jaeger spotted a bird on a courtside fence. She knocked a
Source: www.billingsgazette.net

James is star of tennis festival
Evening Star - James is star of tennis festival player Ben Coupe, Papworth running out a comfortable 6-3 6-1 winner. Despite being pushed all the way in his opening match
Source: www.eveningstar.co.uk

Davydenko, top seed at Qatar, looking ahead to Australian Open
CBS Sportsline - Davydenko, who plays No. 49 South Korea's Lee Hyung-taik in his opening match, has rested after a busy season. That included Get them the bike they want - Shop Now! Everyone loves to play! Click for Games Great selection of tennis racquets - Get
Source: www.sportsline.com

LeBron: 22 isn t a big deal
Canton Repository - If she does, James must be a ball boy for her during a tennis match. If she doesn t, Sharapova must be a water girl for James during a playoff game. Hopefully I ll win, James said. I need to tell Coach I need to play a little more
Source: www.cantonrep.com

Tennis courts want swing at academics too
Memphis Commercial Appeal - But now the organization wants to take tennis to another level for young players. The group has launched its "Get In The Match" campaign to raise $250,000 annually to fund its NET (Neighborhoods, Education and Tennis) youth program. NET is aimed
Source: www.commercialappeal.com

Federer's dominance drains all drama from men's tennis
Baltimore Sun - Roger Federer won't play his first 2007 match until Jan. 8, and here's hoping he either slips a bit over his nearly impeccable form of the past three years or someone - anyone - steps up to push him to the wall. Because right now, notwithstanding
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

Evolution of tennis should benefit fans
Charleston Post & Courier - It probably reduced the length of a three-set match by less than two minutes. But in saving these few moments, tennis punished the very people who are the most important to the health of the game. No, not the players. The fans. To the holder of a
Source: www.charleston.net


Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway.
- Author Unknown

Hingis ends year with win in Australia

Hingis ends year with win in Australia Martina Hingis Canadian Press 12/31/2006 2:51:56 AM GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Martina Hingis beat Austria's Sybille Bammer 6-0, 6-2 on Sunday at the Australian Women's Hardcourt Championship to cap off a

Galaxy of tennis stars in Chennai showdown
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Hingis Defeats Bammer at Hardcourt
By Associated Press GOLD COAST, Australia -- Martina Hingis beat Austria's Sybille Bammer 6-0, 6-2 on Sunday at the Australian Women's Hardcourt Championship to cap off a successful comeback year.

Hingis closes comeback year with win
Hingis closes comeback year with win. . . . . . . . .

Hingis begins Australian campaign in style
Martina Hingis began her 2007 campaign in style when she demolished Austria's Sybille Bammer 6-0 6-2 in the opening round of the Australian Women's Hardcourt tennis championships at the Royal Pines Resort today.

Hingis Ends Year With Victory
Martina Hingis rounded off her comeback year with a straight sets victory over Sybille Bammer at the Australian Women's Hardcourt Championship on the Gold Coast.

Hingis opens with a win
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Nadal lends fizz to Chennai Open
By Sanjay Rajan CHENNAI, India, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Three years after his first round exit in singles as a rookie at the Chennai Open, Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal returns to the southern Indian city to kick-start his 2007 campaign as the world

Hingis returns to Gold Coast, opens with a win
Hingis returns to Gold Coast, opens with a win Fonts Size: Associated Press 20-12-31 :29 PM Martina Hingis beat Austria's Sybille Bammer 6-0, 6-2 at the Australian Women's Hardcourt Championship Sunday to cap off a successful comeback year.

Hingis advances at Australian Hardcourt Championships
GOLD COAST, Australia -- Martina Hingis beat Austria's Sybille Bammer 6-0, 6-2 on Sunday at the Australian Women's Hardcourt Championship to cap off a successful comeback year.


Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!
- Tommy Smothers

Reuters Sports Summary

Washington Post - Hingis finds love match in Stepanek SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former world number one Martina Hingis is to marry Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek. The 26-year-old Hingis confirmed news of her engagement at a media conference at the Gold Coast on Friday
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Unsung trio join Hewitt in round robin
Nine MSN - I think it's hard for anyone to play their best tennis in the first week of any year after a few weeks off and a bit of Christmas pudding," he said in a nod to the multiple match format. "This year though I have done all the hard yards, I have put all
Source: news.ninemsn.com.au

Names of local sex offenders match profiles on MySpace
Mount Vernon News - Names of local sex offenders match profiles on MySpace If you post information about tennis, you will attract people who are interested in tennis. If you post inappropriate content
Source: www.mountvernonnews.com

Thank you PR WEB.
PRWeb - 5 Hour and 20 Minute Girls 10's Finals Tennis Match From the SC State Closed tournament at USC in Columbia, NC--the Girls 10's finals match began today (Wed., June 22) at noon and finished at 5:20, a 5 hour and 20 minute match. The participants were
Source: www.prweb.com

Safina eyeing permanent place in top 10
Reuters UK - Tennis is seeded second behind Martina Hingis for the event and plays fellow Russian Elena Likhovtseva in her opening match
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

Hingis finds love match in Stepanek
Reuters - SYDNEY (Reuters) - Former world number one Martina Hingis is to marry Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek. The 26-year-old Hingis confirmed news of her engagement at a media conference at the Gold Coast on Friday where she is preparing to play the
Source: today.reuters.com


Freeze-Frame: 60 Seconds to a Longer Life, from Underground Cures (Health Sciences Institute, Agora Health Books)
Think of great athletes of dancers who are able to create a special, relaxed state of mental and physical focus in order to achieve a much higher level of performance. Now you can employ that exact principle with any mental or emotional activity. And the benefit to your heart is phenomenal.

Advanta continues youth tennis support

Philadelphia Business Journal - Advanta Corp. said Tuesday it has extended its sponsorship of Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE), serving as the organization's principal sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. AAYTE is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 10
Source: philadelphia.bizjournals.com

Record-breaking deal that could turn Andy Murray into 80m man
Guardian Unlimited - When the teenager widely touted as Britain's best sporting hope steps on to a tennis court in Doha next week, few people are likely to notice the four inch (10cm)-square patch on his left shoulder. However, the tiny advert will ensure the young
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Hingis engaged to Radek Stepanek
FOXSports.com - GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Martina Hingis confirmed she became engaged to Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek last month, telling a news conference here Friday she was surprised it had taken so long for people to notice her ring. "I'm happy," said
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Anna Kournikova's New Year lingerie feast for Enrique Iglesias!
Kerala Next - An onlooker who got a glimpse into what the former tennis player was picking up at Miami Beach's trendy Lincoln Road outlet, revealed that apart from skimpy swimwear, bras and knickers were also what had Kournikova's rapt attention. "Anna
Source: www.keralanext.com

Tennis: Draw made for ASB Classic
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand number one Marina Erakovic has drawn a qualifier for her first round match at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Tuesday. However, she says playing an in-form qualifier is not necessarily an easy draw. She said a qualifier is always dangerous
Source: www.nzherald.co.nz


Like everybody else, when I don't know what else to do, I seem to go in for catching colds.
- George Jean Nathan

Hingis Engaged To Atp's Stepanek

(Sports Network) - Former world No. 1 Martina Hingis announced that she is engaged to fellow tennis pro Radek Stepanek. The Swiss star informed a news conference on Friday that the two were engaged last month in Prague.

If Liberals were tennis players?
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Hingis returns
Former world number one Martina Hingis will return to the place where she launched her successful comeback when she opens play on Sunday at the Australian Women's Hardcourt tennis championships.

Australia's Molik, Philippousis see off top seeds
Molik, Philippousis see off top seeds Russia -1) My Hi, Guest - Sports - Saturday December 30, 02:35 PM Molik, Philippousis see off top seeds Russia MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Hosts Australia caused an upset in the opening

Headliners: Aussies Upset Russia; Hewitt: Better Now Than Ever; Happy Hingis To Play On
By Tim Edwards By Tennis Week 12/31/2006 PRIOR HEADLINES Friday, December 29 Thursday, December 28 Wednesday, December 27 Tuesday, December 26 Sunday, December 24 Friday, December 22 Thursday, December 21 Wednesday, December 20

Tennis book serves as inspiration to USC coach and his top lineman
BY TIM WHARNSBY PIERRE LeBRUN Tim Wharnsby WILLIAM HOUSTON DAVID NAYLOR Tim Wharnsby STEPHEN BRUNT FOOTBALL EDDIE PELLS DAVE GOLDBERG OTHER SPORTS WILLIAM HOUSTON JACQUES BILLEAUD JIM MORRIS COLUMNISTS LORNE RUBENSTEIN

Australia's Molik, Philippousis see off top seeds Russia
The Australian duo, both looking to return to higher rankings after injury and poor form, enjoyed emphatic wins in the mixed team event with Molik beating world number six Nadia Petrova in three sets and Philippoussis seeing off Dmitry Tursunov in two.


The greatest wealth is health.
- Virgil

2006 in New York Sports

Gothamist, NY - 13 hours ago... Andre Says Goodbye: Andre Agassi came into tennis 21 years ago, railing against some ... His last match came against Benjamin Becker and ended with this eight-time ...
Source: www.gothamist.com

FLOWER MOUND S TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES OF 2006
McKinney Courier Gazette, TX - 7 hours ago... Marcus tennis coach Kelly Langdon said that in addition to the quarterfinals match, the Region I finals match against Plano s Amy Zhang, who beat Francis to ...
Source: www.courier-gazette.com

1. Lady Bulldogs capture first state soccer title
McKinney Courier Gazette, TX - 3 hours ago... North eventually met its match against Forth Worth Arlington Heights, losing 10-4 on ... Being in the same region as the state's undisputed top tennis program in ...
Source: www.courier-gazette.com

Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past

All change as Federer targets history

PARIS: Tennis embraces major changes in 2007 but Roger Federer's paramount New Year resolution remains the same - to win the French Open.

Hingis & Stepanek to get married
Hingis & Stepanek to get married Written By:Jane Nyambune/BBC , Posted: Fri, Dec 29, 2006 Hingis is in Australia preparing for the first Grand Slam of 2007Former world number one Martina Hingis has announced she is to marry Czech tennis player Radek


Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway.
- Author Unknown

Hewitt: I'm a better player now

Hewitt: I'm a better player now Friday, 29 December, 2006 Lleyton Hewitt believes he is a better player now than when he was world number one.

Martina Hingis engaged to Radek Stepanek
Gold Coast, Australia - Martina Hingis confirmed she became engaged to Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek last month, telling a news conference here Friday she was surprised it had taken so long for people to notice her ring.

Hingis finds love match in Stepanek
Sydney: Former world number one Martina Hingis is to marry Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek.

Hingis announces engagement
'I'm happy,' said the former No. 1-ranked Hingis, showing off a diamond ring. 'I was surprised when it was spotted right away (in Australia) because in Switzerland I've been walking around for a month and no one's said anything.

Hingis to tie the knot with Stepanek
Martina Hingis confirmed she became engaged to Czech tennis player Radek Stepanek last month, telling a news conference in Australia on Friday she was surprised it had taken so long for people to notice her ring.


Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Heartfelt positive feelings create far more than a healthy psychological effect. They fortify our internal energy systems and nourish the body right down to the cellular level. For that reason, we like to think of these emotions as "quantum nutrients."

On the Sidelines - A nation starved for heroes

Lahontan Valley News, NV - 7 hours ago... "The Battle of the Sexes," a follow-up to Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King's tennis match in 1973, pitted Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure against the ...
Source: www.lahontanvalleynews.com

Looking Back At 2006
Devine Media, NJ - 47 minutes ago... In September, US tennis star Andre Agassi retired after his final match in the US Open. In 2006, we lost many of people who touched our lives in many ways. ...
Source: www.new-jersey.ws

CRICKET: Gerald recalls long innings
Oxford Mail, UK - 7 hours ago... My last match was in August 2005. I have to say I was still worth my place keeping wicket.". ... I thought I would, but I still play tennis three times a week. ...
Source: www.oxfordmail.net

Aussies play sport, the English watch it
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 14 hours ago... compensation for that rare defeat last year: a 5-0 whitewash, to match the thumping that ... In cricket, both codes of rugby, tennis, golf, on the track and in the ...
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Eurogamer's Top 50 Games of 2006: 10 - 1
Eurogamer, UK - 5 hours ago... Certainly baseball is cack, but tennis, boxing, golf and especially bowling are all ... a living thing, constantly in need of reinvention to match the circumstances ...
Source: www.eurogamer.net

Palisades' Nikolova Wins City Tennis Championship
Santa Monica Mirror, CA - 22 hours ago... girls individual tennis championship. Nikolova, who was top-seeded in the competition, defeated second-seeded Sarah Cohen of Taft High in the final match, 6-2 ...
Source: www.smmirror.com

The Retrospective 12.29.06: The Retrospective Goes Wii! (Pt. 2)
411mania.com, TX - 8 hours ago... So thanks to this, we saw Mario Tennis, Mario Golf, Mario Strikers and Mario ... onto Hyrule Field, and yes, it looks magnificent but it doesn't match up to ...
Source: www.411mania.com

Baggy Greens and All Blacks look in the pink
Guardian Unlimited, UK - 15 hours ago... general) and New Zealand (11-1, Skybet) before their first group match, against Scotland ... In tennis it is interesting to see Andy Murray as fifth favourite at a ...
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

If I'd known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself.
- Leon Eldred

Johansson on comeback trail

Johansson on comeback trail Thursday, 28 December, 2006 Joachim Johansson is determined to listen to his body as he bids to return to the world's top 10.


Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.

Tennis Bookshop Offers New Titles

Mansour Bahrami engages in a spirited doubles match with Boris Becker, Henri Leconte and Ilie Nastase; Suzanne Lenglen makes her mark on an ad and Andy Murray makes multiple covers.

Wildcards decided
Sophie Ferguson and Shannon Gold have been awarded wildcards into the main draw of the Australian Women's Hardcourt tournament on the Gold Coast, while Alun Jones has won through to the Adelaide International.


Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Heartfelt positive feelings create far more than a healthy psychological effect. They fortify our internal energy systems and nourish the body right down to the cellular level. For that reason, we like to think of these emotions as "quantum nutrients."

Tennis Bookshop Offers New Titles

Mansour Bahrami engages in a spirited doubles match with Boris Becker, Henri Leconte and Ilie Nastase; Suzanne Lenglen makes her mark on an ad and Andy Murray makes multiple covers.

Suspended paddlers have nowhere to go
paddlers have nowhere to go -1) My Hi, Guest - Sports - Thursday December 28, 02:02 AM paddlers have nowhere to go THE DELHI Table Association (DTTA) is hell bent upon not allowing its top paddlers to participate in the


Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center
It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.

Australian Open wildcards for teenagers

Australian Open wildcards for teenagersPosted on 27 December 2006 - 09:47American teenagers Sam Querrey and Madison Brengle have received wildcards into the main draw of next month's Australian Open, organisers said on Wednesday.

Myskina eyes New Year revolution
Anastasia Myskina has arrived in New Zealand to prepare for upcoming tournaments as she targets a place back in the world's top ten.

Young US star wins Aussie wildcard
American teenage sensation Sam Querrey has been awarded a wildcard for next month's Australian Open in Melbourne.

Federer fired up to conquer all again in 2007
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Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Our mental and emotional diets determine our overall energy levels, health, and well-being to a far greater extent than most people realize. Every thought and feeling, no matter how big or small, impacts our inner energy reserves.

Federer fired up to conquer all again in 2007

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TENNIS - Northland No.1 beaten in thrilling semifinal
Whangarei's Jackson Bodle came within an ace of defeating the top seed at the Kia Motors U-18 tennis tournament yesterday. The Northland No.1 bowed out of the tournament however, beaten by Tauranga's Austen Childs in a thrilling three-set semifinal.

Roger Federer, Justine Henin-Hardenne Improve Yet Again in 2006
By CHRIS LEHOURITES LONDON (AP) - For Roger Federer to do any better next year, he'll need to win everything. The world's top-ranked tennis player had another incredible year in 2006, winning three Grand Slams and the season-ending Masters Cup.

Federer wins honor
Federer captured three of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, including Wimbledon for the fourth year in a row and the U.S. Open three consecutive times.

Federer wants to win first French Open title and fifth Wimbledon in 2007
LONDON (AP) -- Among Roger Federer's resolutions for the new year: Winning a first French Open title and a fifth-straight Wimbledon crown.

Resurgence in tennis - By Joaquin Henson
By Joaquin HensonThe Philippine Star 12/27/2006 (Third of a series) Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men's singles champion Cecil Mamiit led the resurgence in Philippine tennis this year and the outlook is bright in the sport where Johnny Jose took the


Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
The thousand mysteries around us would not trouble but interest us, if only we had cheerful, healthy hearts.

Federer wants to win first French Open title and fifth Wimbledon in 2007

LONDON (AP) -- Among Roger Federer's resolutions for the new year: Winning a first French Open title and a fifth-straight Wimbledon crown.

Milton Keynes begin rise from Wimbledon's ashes
The club formerly known as Wimbledon have suffered a fall almost as dramatic as their rise through the divisions in the 1980s but the appointment of Martin Allen as Milton Keynes Dons manager in the summer has arrested their slump.

TENNIS - Northland No.1 beaten in thrilling semifinal
Whangarei's Jackson Bodle came within an ace of defeating the top seed at the Kia Motors U-18 tennis tournament yesterday. The Northland No.1 bowed out of the tournament however, beaten by Tauranga's Austen Childs in a thrilling three-set semifinal.

Resurgence in tennis - By Joaquin Henson
By Joaquin HensonThe Philippine Star 12/27/2006 (Third of a series) Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men's singles champion Cecil Mamiit led the resurgence in Philippine tennis this year and the outlook is bright in the sport where Johnny Jose took the

Davis: U.S. to open vs. Czechs on clay
Sportsnet.ca News FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Jim Mora was an acclaimed coach the last time Atlanta played at Philadelphia in the 2004 conference championship game after the Falcons won the NFC South.

Federer trades racket for cricket bat
Roger Federer swapped his tennis racket for a cricket bat on Saturday to the delight of scores of child survivors of the Asian tsunami in India.

Tiger tops Tomlinson, Federer in AP poll
By Doug FergusonThe Associated Press(Dec 26, 2006) Tiger Woods had an answer for everything.

Federer has big plans for 2007
LONDON (AP) -- Among Roger Federer's resolutions for the new year: Winning a first French Open title and a fifth-straight Wimbledon crown.

2006: Agassi retires, Federer dominates
2006: Agassi retires, Federer dominates Andre Agassi Sports Ticker 12/20/2006 3:31:01 PM Homer Simpson might not know who Andre Agassi is, but tennis fans around the world will never forget him.



To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's roses, one has to have just escaped from the claws of this vulture which we call sickness.
- Henri Frederic Amiel

Compaq launches promotional campaign for Chennai Open

Indian Television - MUMBAI: In an attempt to popularise tennis and create ownership for Chennai Open 2007 amongst the tennis loving youngsters, IMG and Compaq, the official Ball Boys / Ball Girls sponsor for Chennai Open 2007, has launched a city-wide search for 'Compaq
Source: www.indiantelevision.com

International veteran table tennis tournament to be held in Bodrum
Turkish Daily News - The sixth International Veteran Table Tennis Tournament will be held on Oct. 4-8 in Bodrum. A statement from the Turkish Veteran Table Tennis Sportsmen's Association said that the tournament was important in it could be turned into an important asset
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Federer repeats as USSA athlete of year
MSNBC - Slam titles, has been ranked No. 1 in the world for three years and is the first man in the open era to win at least 10 singles championships in three consecutive years. Tiger Woods was named Academy Male Athlete of the Year, while Russian tennis star
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Escaped rape suspect arrested at Best Buy
Lexington Herald-Leader - When Burdine escaped, he was wearing only boxer shorts and white tennis shoes, UK police said. Lexington police received a call about 10:30 a.m. yesterday that a man fitting Burdine's description was spotted at Nicholasville Road and New Circle Road
Source: www.kentucky.com

On eve of renovation, Greenbrier reverses guests-only policy
Hampton Roads Daily Press - The 802-room resort include 33 suites and 96 guest and estate houses, 10 lobbies, more than 40 meeting rooms, a conference center, three championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and a 40,000-square-foot spa. On the Net: http://www
Source: www.dailypress.com


Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994
Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.

Federer as hungry as ever

Roger Federer has warned his rivals he has no intention of relinquishing his stranglehold on the tennis world next year.

Federer looks to extend dominance
World number one Roger Federer says he hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Israeli tennis stars return to action
By ALLON SINAIAfter a mere couple of months off, Israel's best return to the ATP and WTA tennis tours next week.The relentless tennis schedule allows the players no more than a couple week's holiday before preparation for the upcoming season begins.

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007 Chennai: World number one Roger Federer says he hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.


Doc Childre, The HeartMath Solution
Our mental and emotional diets determine our overall energy levels, health and well-being more than we realize. Every thought and feeling, no matter how big or small, impacts our inner energy reserves.

Day for Dutch treats at Olympic Games

Turkish Daily News - Top-seeded Lindsay Davenport, the 1996 gold medalist in women's singles, won her opening match against Paolo Suarez of Argentina, 6-2, 6-2 in Olympic tennis on Wednesday. That made the U.S. women 3-0, with No. 2 seeded Venus Williams and No. 3 Monica
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Sports in brief
Detroit Free Press - The father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams is liable but doesn't have to pay damages in a lawsuit that claimed he reneged on a deal for his daughters to play in an exhibition match. A jury in West Palm Beach, Fla., cleared Venus Williams of
Source: www.freep.com

Home, Sweet Home
Egypt Today - facilities, outdoor jogging areas around a lagoon, a mega-chess game at the Swan Caf , and sports such as football, tennis With the vibrant nightlife of Na ama Bay and shopping to match, they cater to a variety of escape-seekers, who may be just
Source: www.egypttoday.com

Ayman, Yousif and Hazem claim titles
Kerala Next - It was one of the thrilling clashes in this annual event which went on for over two and half hours at the Bahrain Tennis Club He forced Ahmed to make a spate of errors and extended the match to a decider. Ahmed, playing with a shoulder injury
Source: www.keralanext.com

10 things that made us feel good in 2006
New Zealand Herald - Carter is a minimalist who continues to have a maximum effect on almost every match he plays. Most significantly, he lands Stylish tennis ace in every respect. The Swiss master clocked up three more major titles, and made the final of the French
Source: www.nzherald.co.nz

Olympic whistle-blower Hodler returns to the scene of bribes
Turkish Daily News - It was a good match because I played well. I realized that John plays well pretty much all the time." Sweden stuns Spain in World Team Cup In tennis action elsewhere, Thomas Enqvist beat French Open champion Carlos Moya 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 to lead Sweden
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Stepanek opts to quit Czech team
BBC News - Select ----- Football Cricket Rugby U Rugby L Tennis Golf Motorspt Boxing Athletics Snooker Racing Cycling Disability Sport Other ----- World number 19 Radek Stepanek has decided he has played his last Davis Cup match for the Czech Republic. The 28-year-old
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Nintendo Wii steals the Christmas show
Times Online - longer able to match its rivals firepower. The Wii s graphics engine is technically less sophisticated. But Nintendo has compensated with the novelty and appeal of its remote control, which allows players to swing at, say, an electronic tennis
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk


Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Heartfelt positive feelings create far more than a healthy psychological effect. They fortify our internal energy systems and nourish the body right down to the cellular level. For that reason, we like to think of these emotions as "quantum nutrients."

The Californian's 2006 All-Area girls tennis selections

Bakersfield Californian - Three seasons and two Central Section championships for the Highland girls tennis team. Not a bad few years for coach Peter They were so dominant that the match was decided before doubles play even began. Parra and the Scots lose their No. 1 and No
Source: www.bakersfield.com

AROUND SPORTS: Yates Racing hires Rudd for '07 ride
Houston Chronicle - The father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams is liable but doesn't have to pay damages in a lawsuit that claimed he reneged on a deal for his daughters to play in an exhibition match. A jury cleared Venus Williams of all allegations but said
Source: www.chron.com

NBA reopens quietly on the first day after moratorium
Turkish Daily News - In a rematch of their Wimbledon final four weeks earlier, Sampras needed a pair of tiebreakers to beat Agassi 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-1) for the championship of the Mercedes-Benz Cup at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The match was as tight as could be
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Stepanek criticized for retiring from team
FOXSports.com - his retirement from the national team Friday and will not play against the United States in next year's Davis Cup match. unequivocally confirmed that he is completely indifferent to playing for the Czech Republic and that he despises Czech tennis
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Nikita and Kibet win tennis final
East African Standard - Gilbert Kibet and Nikita Dawda won two trophies each in the General Motors Kenya Open junior tennis championships at the Yesha Lakhani s quest to record a third double failed after her girls under-16 final match against Nicole Zachariah was
Source: www.eastandard.net

French mourn as icon Johnny Hallyday quits the country to cut his
Sunday Herald - years, my family should be able to live in some serenity. But 70% of everything I earn goes on taxes," he told Paris-Match In Switzerland he will be joining well-known names such as actor Alain Delon, racing driver Alain Prost and tennis champion
Source: www.sundayherald.com


Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Top seed Santos closes in on tourney sweep
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Federer Looking to Extend Dominance
CHENNAI, India) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007 25/12/06 World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Cohen wins; in third round
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Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over mens tennis into the new season.

No. 1 seed Santos advances to final
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Boca's Will, 15, a surprise Orange Bowl winner
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ITF Development Officer impressed by OTA's plans to promote tennis
MUSCAT - Oman Tennis Association (OTA) initiatives to promote the game in the Sultanate are on the right track and if carefully pursued tennis could develop into one of the most-played sport in the Sultanate, according to International Tennis


Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)
If your thoughts are thoughts that draw low-frequency energy current to you, your physical and emotional attitudes will deteriorate, and emotional or physical disease will follow, whereas thoughts that draw high-frequency energy current to you create physical and emotional health.

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007

CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Federer visits Tsunami affected children
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Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
By Sanjay Rajan CHENNAI (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007 25/12/06 World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
By Sanjay Rajan CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.

We'll miss Andre the giant
Andre the giant -1) My Hi, Guest - Sports - Monday December 25, 02:27 AM miss Andre the giant Time finally caught up with Andre Agassi as the Las Vegas showman walked into sunset after losing in the third round to German

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over mens tennis into the new season.

Federer looking to extend dominance into 2007
By Sanjay Rajan CHENNAI, India, Dec 25 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer says hopes to extend his seemingly invincible reign over men's tennis into the new season.


Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)
If your thoughts are thoughts that draw low-frequency energy current to you, your physical and emotional attitudes will deteriorate, and emotional or physical disease will follow, whereas thoughts that draw high-frequency energy current to you create physical and emotional health.

Orlik goes back-to-back; Tomic wins second title

Hanna Orlik made sure her swan song in the 14-and-under division was sweet as she beat Christina McHale 6-2, 7-5 to win the girls' title Saturday at the 45th Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships at the University of Miami's Neil

Federer with bat 'n' ball to tsunami survivors' delight
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Roger Federer plays cricket to tsunami survivors' delight
India - Roger Federer swapped his tennis racket for a cricket bat on Saturday to the delight of scores of child survivors of the Asian tsunami in India.

Federer forgoes racquet for cricket bat
Home > Sports > Tennis Federer forgoes racquet for cricket bat Kinnur Pudupettai, Dec 24: Called 'Fed-Ex' for his express winning streak that has seen him retain the number one spot in world tennis for a third year now, Federer traded his racket for a

YEARENDER: Federer head-and-shoulders above rivals
LONDON: His cream Wimbledon blazer got the fashionistas buzzing and an unexpected flood of tears showed his humility.

Italian police arrest Mario Scaramella in Naples
By Bonnie Malkin and agencies Police have arrested an Italian man who met with former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko the day he fell ill from poisoning, Italian news agencies have reported.


The best six doctors anywhere
And no one can deny it
Are sunshine, water, rest, and air
Exercise and diet.
These six will gladly you attend
If only you are willing
Your mind they'll ease
Your will they'll mend
And charge you not a shilling.

- Nursery rhyme quoted by Wayne Fields, What the River Knows, 1990

Tennis-Ivanovic sets Fed Cup record straight

Guardian Unlimited - (ADVISORY: This story replaces our Dec. 22 tennis item which contained errors about Ivanovic related to the Fed Cup) BELGRADE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Top Serbian women's tennis player Ana Ivanovic has set the record straight about her Fed Cup plans in
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Paes to skip Chennai Open
Sify - Chennai: Leander Paes will miss the Chennai Open ATP tennis tournament as the veteran Indian decides to go with the choice of his partner Martin Damm of the Czech Republic to play in the Doha Open, another ATP season opener played simultaneously from
Source: sify.com

Serving God
Times Online - She is Sister Andrea now, where once she was just Andrea Jaeger, tennis wonderkid. Where once she would get up to hit tennis balls at dawn, now she begins her day in prayer. Where once her life was bordered by the lines on a tennis court, now it is
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk


Doc Childre
A healthy, balanced ego expression allows you to perceive a true picture of yourself and builds a solid foundation of security. A balanced ego expression would mean appreciating yourself not just when things are going well, but especially at those times when you slip backward. Appreciate yourself for whatever progress you've made, then use that energy of appreciation to move forward. To dwell in poor-me attitudes or pitiful feelings is inverted vanity. It's a convenient hiding place, but it's still vanity. You can waste enormous amounts of energy in inverted vanity, creating reasons why you or others are to be blamed for something that happened that left you feeling victimized and powerless.

NBA reopens quietly on the first day after moratorium

Turkish Daily News - In a rematch of their Wimbledon final four weeks earlier, Sampras needed a pair of tiebreakers to beat Agassi 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-1) for the championship of the Mercedes-Benz Cup at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The match was as tight as could be
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Safin Can Return To True Elite
Sportnetwork.net - Such is Roger Federer's dominance of men's tennis that he is sure to attract support even at best odds of 2/7 to win the 2007 2006 with a 32-23 win-loss record, should see him crack the top 20 and it's unlikely any of his rivals will be able to match
Source: www.sportnetwork.net

Stepanek opts to quit Czech team
BBC News - Select ----- Football Cricket Rugby U Rugby L Tennis Golf Motorspt Boxing Athletics Snooker Racing Cycling Disability Sport Other ----- World number 19 Radek Stepanek has decided he has played his last Davis Cup match for the Czech Republic. The 28-year-old
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Roundup: Brigham Young ends run of futility
Herald Tribune - Tennis 2 blows to Hopman Cup The Hopman Cup mixed team event suffered a double blow when both the German team and Venus won the first of two Twenty-20 cricket internationals against New Zealand by 18 runs at Wellington on Friday when the match
Source: www.iht.com

Gift for Fidelity investors
New York Daily News - Andre Agassi (below) waves to crowd before last Wimbledon match in July. Tickets to the event and golf clubs were among chartered flights, bottles of 1993 Chateau Petrus wine, golf clubs and tickets to events including the Wimbledon tennis
Source: www.nydailynews.com

Golf: How the Ryder Cup was won
Guardian Unlimited - Clarke and Westwood were in the final match. In between Sergio Garc a was paired with Jose Maria Olaz bal Philip Morbey They played a bit of table tennis and a bit of karaoke. The star of the karaoke was Jim Furyk. I don't know if he practises
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Pakistan's Razzaq may miss South Africa tests
Reuters India - of fitness problems and missed the home test series against England in 2005 due to tennis elbow. The first test against South Africa in Centurion starts on Jan. 11. The second test in Port Elizabeth begins on Jan. 19, with the third and final match in
Source: in.today.reuters.com

No damages for Williams tennis sisters in U.S. suit
Reuters India - MIAMI (Reuters) - Tennis players Venus and Serena Williams and their father will not have to pay damages in a $9 million breach of contract lawsuit filed by promoters of a planned tennis match, a lawyer in the case said on Thursday. Following a five
Source: in.today.reuters.com

Australia's tennis juniors need clay feet
The Australian - The adage is if you get the ball over the net one more time per point in a match, you improve your standard by 33 per cent. "The reason being is, at your average level of tennis, the average length of rallies is two to three balls - think of the
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

Funds awarded for Woodsboro park facelift
Frederick News-Post - The dangerous cracks could cause a bad sprain and make it difficult to enjoy a match. "Right now, we have black top that has cracks," he said. "When a tennis ball hits one of those cracks, the ball goes all kinds of directions." While joggers, ball
Source: www.fredericknewspost.com


Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center
It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.

Leading with a smile

Oregonian - The ring was made with jewels from people she was close to who have died. As for the suit, she'd rather be in sweats and tennis shoes, which she dashes to change into before heading to the Oregon Humane Society, where she walks dogs as a volunteer.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Giving Thanks and Praise
Washington Post - A nod to Ben Bundred for at least trying -- unsuccessfully -- to keep the PGA Tour stop in town after decades of mostly successful events. . . . A high-five to Donald Dell, whose efforts have kept men playing pro tennis here regularly for about 40
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Nintendo Wii steals the Christmas show
Times Online - But Nintendo has compensated with the novelty and appeal of its remote control, which allows players to swing at, say, an electronic tennis or golf ball as if playing the game for real. Apart from anything else, the Wiimote has generated lots of
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

LAWN TENNIS: In a league of their own
This is Hampshire - Christmas has come early for six juniors from Compton and Shawford Lawn Tennis Club. The youngsters were presented with a silver trophy for their success in the Hampshire and IoW LTA Junior League. These enthusiastic boys of 10 and under' won every
Source: www.thisishampshire.net

Cipollini makes the record books; spotlight now moves to Armstrong
Turkish Daily News - Uruguay and Mexico advance to Copa semis John McEnroe inducted into tennis hall of fame Making no apologies for the behavior that earned him a reputation as tennis' enfant terrible, McEnroe says he knows that his legacy will be tainted by the
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Wheelchair tennis player fails drugs test
Guardian Unlimited - LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Wheelchair tennis player Meliha Karic was banned for two years after testing positive for a metabolite, the International Tennis Federation announced on Thursday. An independent anti-doping tribunal ruled that the 27-year
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

Remembering Hazel Virginia Hotchkiss, Queen Mother Of Tennis
All Headline News - West Palm Beach, FL (AHN)- Nicknamed the "Queen Mother of Tennis," Hazel Virginia Hotchkiss changed women's tennis by introducing volley and net play. Born December 20, 1886, in Haldsburg, CA, she began entering tennis tournaments in 1909, winning
Source: www.allheadlinenews.com


If the pain wanders, do not waste your time with doctors.
- Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

Sports : Miss Earth Afghanistan to grace Chennai Open

Telugo Portal - The Chennai Open 2007, India's first ATP International Series Tennis tournament, will be held from Jan 1-7, 2007 at the SDAT Samadzai will attend the players' party, the Rolex Charity auction, the CRY charity match and many other exclusive events
Source: www.teluguportal.net

Attorneys in Williams trial debate evidence
Palm Beach Interactive - Winikoff also said he didn't understand what possible use could be made of a document that involves a charity tennis match Venus and Serena Williams played in late November. Attorney John Romano, who represents Clarke and Rhodes, on Friday persuaded
Source: www.palmbeachpost.com

Kafelnikov vs. Enqvist in men's final today
Turkish Daily News - For those who complain that power is killing men's tennis, with aces flying wild at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, that will most certainly not be the case in the Australian Open final. No matter who wins today's match between Russia's Yevgeny
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Nintendo slapped with suit over Wii strap
CNET News - to great fanfare, much of it centered around the so-called "Wiimote." The controller lets players physically interact with a game--swinging it like a baseball bat or a tennis racket, for example, or holding it like a gun in a shooting match.
Source: news.com.com

Sports Shorts
Daily Southtown - of a company called CCKR, allege that Richard Williams agreed to a contract to have his daughters play in a "Battle of the Sexes" match that never took place. The promoters are suing the sisters, their father and his company, Richard Williams Tennis
Source: www.dailysouthtown.com

2006 in Review
ATP - As Federer completed his banner season by winning a third Tennis Masters Cup title in four years, the Swiss ended 2006 with a career-best 12 titles from 16 finals and 92-5 match record. How many of us mere mortals would like to play through a season
Source: www.atptennis.com

Regional digest: Local tennis players reach new heights
Sacramento Bee - It was a breakthrough year for professional tennis players with local connections. For the first time, Capitals veteran Nicole Joachim Johansson of Sweden) -- three, if you count a 5-2 victory over former No. 1 Pete Sampras in a World TeamTennis match
Source: www.sacbee.com

Hamad claims under-18 title
Gulf Daily News - She trains daily in Dhahran and is always keen to come here and take part at tournaments organised by the Bahrain Tennis Club," he said. "When there is a match for her, she comes here from Dhahran and returns right after the match. She is a true
Source: www.gulf-daily-news.com


Doc Childre
A healthy, balanced ego expression allows you to perceive a true picture of yourself and builds a solid foundation of security. A balanced ego expression would mean appreciating yourself not just when things are going well, but especially at those times when you slip backward. Appreciate yourself for whatever progress you've made, then use that energy of appreciation to move forward. To dwell in poor-me attitudes or pitiful feelings is inverted vanity. It's a convenient hiding place, but it's still vanity. You can waste enormous amounts of energy in inverted vanity, creating reasons why you or others are to be blamed for something that happened that left you feeling victimized and powerless.

Newport dangles eminent domain over tennis club

Orange County Register - NEWPORT BEACH After years of searching, leaders here may finally have found a new home for City Hall. There's just one catch the land's not for sale. No matter, officials say. In what's shaping up as a bruising fight, politicians are
Source: www.ocregister.com

Daily Breeze Girls Tennis Co-Coaches of the Year: Leach and Prince
Daily Breeze - Despite their youth, the girls tennis players from CAMS and Chadwick were at their best in pressure situations. Chadwick coach Carolyn Leach and CAMS coach Juliette Prince kept their players' mental acumen sharp during CIF title runs, and they will
Source: www.dailybreeze.com

Promoters win lawsuit against father of tennis stars, but get no cash
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - It was a bittersweet victory for promoters Carol Clarke and Keith Rhodes on Thursday. Jurors found that Richard Williams breached a contract and made fraudulent misrepresentations when he committed his famous daughters to play in a Battle of the
Source: www.sun-sentinel.com

LAWN TENNIS: In a league of their own
This is Winchester - Christmas has come early for six juniors from Compton and Shawford Lawn Tennis Club. The youngsters were presented with a silver trophy for their success in the Hampshire and IoW LTA Junior League. These enthusiastic boys of 10 and under' won every
Source: www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk


There are two things in life that a sage must preserve at every sacrifice, the coats of his stomach and the enamel of his teeth. Some evils admit of consolations, but there are no comforters for dyspepsia and the toothache.
- Henry Lytton Bulwer

Attorneys give closings in lawsuit against Williams sisters

CBS Sportsline - WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) -Venus and Serena Williams and their father should be held liable for millions of dollars (euros) in a lawsuit alleging the sisters reneged on a deal to play in a 2001 tennis match, a plaintiffs' attorney said in closing
Source: www.sportsline.com

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You
PRWeb - Innovative New Product Range Every patient has different skincare needs and is looking for products that specifically match Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc. (GTPS), the owner of the two Martin's PGA TOUR Superstores along the Grand Strand, has signed a
Source: www.prweb.com

Jim Thorpe - Media Guide
PGA Tour - 3) 1985 Greater Milwaukee Open, Seiko-Tucson Match Play Championship. 1986 Earned full exemption for 1999 by finishing T6 at the National Qualifying Tournament at Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort
Source: www.pgatour.com

October 2006
Cape Cod Today - Senator Ted Kennedy and Gov. Mitt Romney are among those expected to share their memories of the late great Red Auerbach of the Boston Celtics tomorrow at a noontime tribute to Auerbach held in Boston City Hall Plaza and hosted by the Celtics. Also
Source: www.capecodtoday.com

Stepanek retires from Czech Davis Cup team
CBS Sportsline - PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic announced his retirement from the national team Friday and will not play against the United States in next year's Davis Cup match. Josef Nechutny, secretary general of the Czech tennis
Source: www.sportsline.com

Press centre
UNICEF - ACCRA, 6 November 2006 On her first trip to Africa, tennis great Serena Williams called on all children and pregnant The money came from a charity football match that took place earlier this month between the Iranian Celebrities Club (ICC
Source: www.unicef.org


Fresh air impoverishes the doctor.
- Danish Proverb

Aussie bowler says: 'I've still got a lot of cricket in me'

By Vicki Hodges Michael Vaughan says he would jump at the chance to lead England in the one-day triangular series, but has no idea who will be handed the role.

Czech's Stepanek retires from Cup team
Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic announced his retirement from the national team on Friday and will not play against the United States in next year's Davis Cup match.

Champ's hunger: Federer eyes 10th title
ANOTHER Grand Slam campaign means another chance for Roger Federer to etch his name in the record books at the Australian Open.

Nadal Facing Busy Schedule
The Spaniard will kick his season off at the Chennai Open in India on January 1 before heading to the Medibank International in Sydney a week later.


Freeze-Frame: 60 Seconds to a Longer Life, from Underground Cures (Health Sciences Institute, Agora Health Books)
Think of great athletes of dancers who are able to create a special, relaxed state of mental and physical focus in order to achieve a much higher level of performance. Now you can employ that exact principle with any mental or emotional activity. And the benefit to your heart is phenomenal.

Wada appeals lifting of ban on Pakistan cricketers

By Vicki Hodges Michael Vaughan says he would jump at the chance to lead England in the one-day triangular series, but has no idea who will be handed the role.

Henin-Hardenne steals the show
Henin-Hardenne who stole the show, ending the season as world No 1. The two players met in three major finals during the season.

Tennis: Verdict Relieves Williams Sisters, Father
The father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams is liable but doesn't have to pay damages in a lawsuit that claimed he reneged on a deal for his daughters to play in an exhibition match.

Wheelchair athlete banned for doping
LONDON (AP) - Wheelchair tennis player Meliha Karic was banned for two years Thursday for testing positive for a banned stimulant.

Aussie bowler says: 'I've still got a lot of cricket in me'
By Vicki Hodges Michael Vaughan says he would jump at the chance to lead England in the one-day triangular series, but has no idea who will be handed the role.

Richard Williams liable, owes no damages (AP)
AP - Dec 21, 3:30 pm EST More Photos WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Wilson Partners With Emersontennis
Wilson will have a new wand. Wilson Sporting Goods announced today it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Emersontennis to market, manufacture and sell the EZ Tennis Wand.

Federer touring tsunami-hit villages in Tamil Nadu
Federer touring tsunami-hit villages in Tamil Nadu December 22, 2006 - 0 comments Chennai -- Unicef goodwill ambassador and tennis star Roger Federer will Friday visit Cuddalore town on Tamil Nadu's east coast to see the recovery programme after the


There are two things in life that a sage must preserve at every sacrifice, the coats of his stomach and the enamel of his teeth. Some evils admit of consolations, but there are no comforters for dyspepsia and the toothache.
- Henry Lytton Bulwer

Kuerten to play in Movistar Open (AP)

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten will play in next month's Movistar Open.

Federer touring tsunami-hit villages in Tamil Nadu
Federer touring tsunami-hit villages in Tamil Nadu December 22, 2006 - 0 comments Chennai -- Unicef goodwill ambassador and tennis star Roger Federer will Friday visit Cuddalore town on Tamil Nadu's east coast to see the recovery programme after the


Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx

Sports Digest

Baltimore Sun - Blast schedule Blast roster Live MLS scoreboard MLS standings United schedule United roster United statistics - - - - - - TENNIS Men's for millions of dollars in a lawsuit alleging the sisters reneged on a deal to play in a 2001 "Battle of the Sexes" match, a
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

A jury has found the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams
Miami Herald - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A jury has found the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams liable but awarded no damages in a lawsuit alleging he reneged on a deal for his daughters to play in an exhibition match
Source: www.miami.com

LAWN TENNIS: In a league of their own
This is Hampshire - These enthusiastic boys of 10 and under' won every match in their league, beating Winchester, Totally Tennis Basingstoke, Totton and Eling, Denmead and Lymington. At the recent presentation evening at Bereweeke Tennis Club the awards were presented
Source: www.thisishampshire.net

FEATURE-Hype has caught up with Adu, observers say
Reuters UK - Tennis To make matters worse, Adu complained about being substituted 20 minutes from the end of that match and clashed with his
Source: today.reuters.co.uk

Winter Park's Rivers volleyball player of the year
Orlando Sentinel - SPORTS (2006-07) Cross Country Golf SPRING SPORTS (2006) Baseball Softball Boys Volleyball Boys and Girls Track Boys and Girls Tennis She set a school record in kills per match with 38, one of many hitting records she holds at Lake Howell. King's school didn
Source: www.orlandosentinel.com

Budding rivalry: Dobbs holds off Children's Village
journalnews.com - If you're equating it to a tennis match, we had way too many unforced errors," Dobbs Ferry coach Scott Patrillo said. "They took it right to us, and we didn't react accordingly." Patrillo was talking about Children's Village's relentless full-court
Source: www.thejournalnews.com

TOP 10: Two Decades of Dominance
Phoenixville News - Ever since the Phoenixville Area High School boys' tennis team capped its 20th consecutive unbeaten league season in April clinched sole possession of its 20th straight Pioneer Athletic Conference title, Scoda's team hasn't dropped a league match
Source: www.phoenixvillenews.com

Sideline Stories
Ledger - WEST PALM BEACH - Tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams and their father should be held liable for millions of dollars in a lawsuit alleging the sisters reneged on a deal to play in a 2001 match, a plaintiffs' attorney said in closing arguments
Source: www.theledger.com


Aaron Antonovsky (1987).
Unraveling The Mystery of Health: How People Manage Stress and Stay Well. We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease, but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful) and ability to function in the face of changes in themselves and their relationships with their environment.

USPTA Player Development Conference Set For Vegas

The United States Professional Tennis Association is taking player development from the court to the strip. The USPTA will hold its Competitive Player Development Conference Feb.

Closing Arguments Given in Williams Suit
By BRIAN SKOLOFF, Associated Press Writer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Wrist injury sidelines Venus Williams
Venus Williams has a wrist injury and will not compete for the American team at this month's Hopman Cup. The mixed teams tournament that begins on Dec.

Tennis: Pe'er and Obziler head to showdown
By ALLON SINAIShahar Pe'er and Tzipi Obziler remain on course for a third consecutive meeting in the final of the national championships after both cruising through to the semifinals of the competition on Wednesday in Ra'anana.

Headliners: Nadal's Working Holiday; Molik Wins Oz Open Wild Card; Hardy Has No Laurels For Mr. Williams
Headliners: Nadal's Working Molik Wins Oz Open Wild Hardy Has No Laurels For Mr.

Local tennis: DePalmer opening MAD Academy
Those who have followed professional tennis will recognize the name of Mike DePalmer Jr. - especially those in Florida.

Pratt given wildcard
Nicole Pratt will be part of the main draw at the Australian Women's Hardcourts after being awarded one of three wildcards to the Gold Coast event.


"It can be argued that man's instinct to gamble is the only reason he is still not a monkey up in the trees." - Mario Puzo, Inside Las Vegas

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Daily Item - in other parts of the district, the local teams in the Susquehanna Valley League struggled this season in girls' tennis. No She lost her first match at districts, but beat Newhart during the regular season. Shauna Powers of Danville also made the
Source: www.dailyitem.com

Attorneys give closings in lawsuit against Williams sisters
FOXSports.com - WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) - Venus and Serena Williams and their father should be held liable for millions of dollars (euros) in a lawsuit alleging the sisters reneged on a deal to play in a 2001 tennis match, a plaintiffs' attorney said in
Source: msn.foxsports.com

Bulldogs second to Pirates
Batesville Herald Tribune - Adding the diving competition results to a swim meet is like adding golf results to a football score or combining the tennis match to the cross country results to determine a winner. Diving is a completely different sport than swimming and should
Source: www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com

APU's Bohren is NAIA top coach
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - APU, after losing in the NAIA title match in 2003 and 2004, got over the hump in 2005 for its first men's tennis title and was the nation's top-ranked team for all but one week of that season. Bohren, also in charge of the women's team, led
Source: www.sgvtribune.com

Murray claims new ATP plan favours A-list
Daily Telegraph - to keep his opinions tucked away in his racket-bag, Andy Murray was yesterday heavily critical of the Association of Tennis The Scot does not think it is right that someone could potentially lose a match and yet still go on to win the title. And he
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Predictions 2007: Tennis
Sports Illustrated - Monica Seles will retire. Out of action for three years, the beloved 33-year-old will formally call it quits and be deservingly feted. Mid-match coaching will flop. One of the sport's virtues is the self-sufficiency it demands of players. The WTA's
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com


"If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun." - Chico Marx "He had the calm confidence of a Christian with four aces." - Mark Twain

Ambitious Hutchins promises revolution

There is a gentle ribbing from Tim Phillips, the chairman of the All England Club, and an understanding that the reaction to him walking by may not always be so accommodating.

Williams Sisters Lawsuit Goes to Jury
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

IC Open Tennis C'ship: Rashid outplays Shafique
Staff ReportLAHORE: Former Davis Cupper Rashid Malik ousted sixth seeded Mohammad Shafique 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of the IC Open National Ranking Tennis Championship at the Bagh-e-Jinnah courts here on Wednesday.

Looking back at Roddick's defeat
looking back at Murray's win over Roddick at Wimbledon. Unfortunately the England World Cup incident has been mentioned without a fair explanation.

Kateryna holds Negi to a draw, still in lead
holds Negi to a draw, still in lead -1) Hi, Guest - - Thursday December 21, 02:15 AM holds Negi to a draw, still in lead UKRAINE'S KATERYNA Lahno proved a strong player as even after a good beginning and a strong middle

Sanam stuns second seed
stuns second seed -1) Hi, Guest - - Thursday December 21, 02:15 AM stuns second seed WITH SECOND seed Alexey Kedriouk taking on promising teenager Sanam Singh, much was expected from Wednesday at the $15000 ITF Men's Futures.



"I've learned the lesson that the worst thing that can happen to a gambler is to let his recent losses or wins knock him off keel emotionally." - Andrew Beyer

Khanh, Duong to miss King s Cup

DailyIndia.com, FL - 3 hours ago20 (ANI): Just weeks after her divorce was finalised, and rumours are abuzz that Tennis legend Chris Evert has found a new love in Australian golfing legend ...
Source: www.dailyindia.com

"Every dog has his day in luck." - Japanese Proverb "Go and wake up your luck." - Persian Proverb

Pat Rafter named publisher of Tennis Australia

Sheboygan Press, WI - 4 hours agoThe popular High Intensive Tennis program will be hosted by the Sports Core in Kohler, beginning Jan. 16. The program is open to ...
Source: www.sheboygan-press.com

New Tennis Club opens in Birkirkara
Malta Independent Online, Malta - 6 hours agoRecently the first phase of a new tennis club in Birkirkara has been completed and has started being utilised. This phase consists ...
Source: www.independent.com.mt

Three More Games Hit Virtual Console
Nintendojo - 9 hours ago... Genesis and TurboGrafx 16 systems. Although it may pale in comparison to Wii Sports, Tennis is the NES addition. Space Harrier II for ...
Source: www.nintendojo.com

Candy Reid's Tennis Mailbag
CNN International - 23 hours ago... He is the complete player, tennis's equivalent of Pele. ... The year would also go down as one in which technology entered tennis in a big way. ...
Source: edition.cnn.com

APU's Bohren is NAIA top coach
Whittier Daily News, CA - 7 hours agoBuilding one of the nation's top tennis programs is tough work, which is why Azusa Pacific men's and women's coach Mark Bohren receives so many accolades. ...
Source: www.whittierdailynews.com

Three UALR Tennis Players Ranked Regionally by the Intercollegiate ...
UALR Trojans, AR - 21 hours agoLITTLE ROCK, Ark. For the first time in three years, the UALR men s tennis team was recognized with three players being ranked in the Intercollegiate ...
Source: www.ualrtrojans.com

China Tennis Grand Prix Cup : Zheng Jie keeps her good performance
CCTV, China - 9 hours agoThe 2006 China Tennis Grand Prix Cup, a year-ending finale for domestic players, is well underway in Guangzhou with Zheng Jie emerging as the biggest winner in ...
Source: www.cctv.com

Ocgam asks Council to review funding
Malawi's Daily Times, Malawi - 7 hours ago... Massah singled out lawn tennis and netball as some of sports disciplines that were doing very well in the country despite getting meagre funding from the ...
Source: www.dailytimes.bppmw.com

All four Heineken Open wildcards awarded to NZers
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 11 hours agoAll four wildcards for next month's Heineken Open tennis tournament in Auckland have been awarded to New Zealand players. Rubin ...
Source: www.stuff.co.nz

Weightlifter Pawina and tennis star Danai take honours
Nation Multimedia, Thailand - 21 hours ago[AWARDS] With their imperious performances in the recent Asia Games in Qatar, tennis star Danai Udomchoke and weightlifter Pawina Thongsuk sealed Best Male and ...
Source: nationmultimedia.com

"Diligence is the mother of good luck." - Benjamin Franklin

Sajid Mahmood unsure why he was selected for third Test

By Telegraph online England pace bowler Sajid Mahmood says he felt 'ignored' by captain Andrew Flintoff during the third Ashes Test in Perth.

IC Open Tennis Championship: Nomi, Shahzad qualify for 2nd round
Staff ReportLAHORE: The first round of IC Open National Ranking Tennis Championship started at the Bagh-e-Jinnah courts here on Tuesday.

The Best of Tennis: After losing in the French Open, Roger Federer faced questions about his tactics -- and hi
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Erin Boisclair named head women's tennis coach
By Brian HernandezUTSA Associate Sports Information Director (Dec. 19, 2006)--UTSA Athletics Director Lynn Hickey announced Monday the hiring of Erin Boisclair (pronounced BO-clair) as head women's tennis coach.

Federer's super year all but incredible
LONDON -- to do any better next year, he'll need to win everything. The world's top-ranked tennis player had another incredible year in 2006, winning three Grand Slams and the season-ending Masters Cup.

Parmar quits professional ranks
Parmar has announced his retirement after 10 years as a professional.The 28-year-old from Hitchin reached a career-high world ranking of 137 in 2000 but many in the sport feel that he never fulfilled his potential.


"Diligence is the mother of good luck." - Benjamin Franklin

Candy Reid talks about tennis

(CNN) -- Dear Candy, This is Abhishek from India. I read your article titled 'Candy Reid's momentous moments mailbag.' Just wanted to add my 2 cents. For me, the highlight of the season was definitely Roger Federer.

Notre Dame Well Represented In ITA Regional Rankings
Dec. 19, 2006NOTRE DAME, Ind. - A total of 10 Notre Dame men and women's tennis players and five doubles teams have been ranked in the Midwest Region, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced recently.

IC Open Tennis Championship: Nomi, Shahzad qualify for 2nd round
Staff ReportLAHORE: The first round of IC Open National Ranking Tennis Championship started at the Bagh-e-Jinnah courts here on Tuesday.

Federer's super year all but incredible
LONDON -- to do any better next year, he'll need to win everything. The world's top-ranked tennis player had another incredible year in 2006, winning three Grand Slams and the season-ending Masters Cup.

Parmar quits professional ranks
Parmar has announced his retirement after 10 years as a professional.The 28-year-old from Hitchin reached a career-high world ranking of 137 in 2000 but many in the sport feel that he never fulfilled his potential.

Henman happy to take extended rest
TIM HENMAN will not play a warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open in January. The 32-year-old Briton plans to spend more time with his family and also allow a knee injury to heal completely.

Nadal to add edge to tennis summer
The eagerly-awaited return of Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal and the farewell of popular Belgian Kim Clijsters have set the scene for a captivating summer of tennis down under.

The Best of Tennis: After losing in the French Open, Roger Federer faced questions about his tactics -- and hi
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Erin Boisclair named head women's tennis coach
By Brian HernandezUTSA Associate Sports Information Director (Dec. 19, 2006)--UTSA Athletics Director Lynn Hickey announced Monday the hiring of Erin Boisclair (pronounced BO-clair) as head women's tennis coach.


"I've learned the lesson that the worst thing that can happen to a gambler is to let his recent losses or wins knock him off keel emotionally." - Andrew Beyer

Federer's super year all but incredible

LONDON -- to do any better next year, he'll need to win everything. The world's top-ranked tennis player had another incredible year in 2006, winning three Grand Slams and the season-ending Masters Cup.



The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling. - Ambrose Bierce

Best (Men's) Tennis Matches of 2006

1. R. Nadal ESP d. R. Federer SUI, , Rome ATP Masters Series final. An instant classic. It is as one of the Top 10 matches of the 21st Century. 5 hours and 5 minutes long. 3 tie break sets. 2 match points saved by Nadal.

Nadal works on in quest for world domination
Rafael Nadal will visit both sets of grandparents on Christmas Day, much as he would most days when he is in Manacor, his Majorcan home from home, for the essence of the second-best tennis player in the world is that he acts like it only when he is on

Nalbandian, Cambiaso among favourites
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"Fortune always will confer an aura - Of worth, unworthily; and in this world - The lucky person passes for a genius." - Euripedes

Annus horribilis for England's underachievers in all the sports that

AME Info - The chances are that there won't be a tennis court for miles around - and that no one will ever think to put a racquet in his hands. When I was in Adelaide recently for the Test match during the interval the ground was full of very young children
Source: www.ameinfo.com

Molik into Open draw
Sportal.com.au - Moore started the match brightly and was matching Molik from the back of the court, but the 25-year-old overpowered the MASTER FEDERER Where does Roger Federer sit in the pecking order of tennis greats?
Source: www.sportal.com.au

Doping bans to become worldwide
Turkish Daily News - It's really not a big deal to lose a tennis match. There's a lot worse things that can happen," said Capriati, who can handle the end of her 19-match Grand Slam winning streak after enduring a shoplifting arrest and a stay in a drug rehab center. If
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr

Bulldogs second to Pirates
Batesville Herald Tribune - Adding the diving competition results to a swim meet is like adding golf results to a football score or combining the tennis match to the cross country results to determine a winner. Diving is a completely different sport than swimming and should
Source: www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com

Alcohol ban steps on ballet's toes in Osceola
Orlando Sentinel - such as drunken-driving accidents or rowdy behavior by theatergoers, could expose the district to lawsuits and disrupt the peace. "I've been in that theater when alcohol has not been served and people have behaved as if they were at a tennis match
Source: www.orlandosentinel.com

Current Archive
New York Daily News - His work has also appeared in Newsday, The National, Esquire, Sport, World Tennis, Tennis, Travel & Leisure Golf, Playboy World Champion has finally met his match. In the tradition of About a Boy comes a smile-inducing sports and holiday novel
Source: www.nydailynews.com

It s been a dream: Jeev Milka Singh
Daily News and Analysis - recognition to come at home, specially with cricket hogging all the limelight. I am happy that our cricketers and tennis Finishing in the top-10 in a golf tournament is equivalent to a cricketer scoring a half-century in an international match
Source: www.dnaindia.com


"Guessing has never been widely acclaimed as a good gambling strategy." - Dr. G

Botox is gaining respect as medication

Newsday - It also has been studied in patients with tennis elbow and tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, although initial reports say more evidence is needed to prove its effectiveness for those conditions. "Botox works by temporarily relaxing muscles, and by
Source: www.newsday.com

Top local junior tennis player in major US tournaments
Caymen Net News - The Cayman Islands top junior tennis player has recently returned from an intensive round of competition in the USA. Panav Jha, who started playing with the Cayman Islands Tennis Club Junior After School Programme, has been training and practising
Source: www.caymannetnews.com

Families in Chathams may begin signing up players Dec. 18
1960 Sun - CHATHAM Winter tennis will be the attraction for youngsters 3 to 8 at an open house for the Ad-In Kids tennis program from 1:30 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at St. Paul s Episcopal Church at 200 Main St. in Chatham.
Source: www.zwire.com

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Eugene B. Spitz, 87; developed a life-saving operation
Philadelphia Inquirer - He enjoyed opera, classical music, and tennis. In addition to his daughters, Dr. Spitz is survived by daughters Kathryn Tagliaterra, Adrienne Brenz, and Mary Margaret; a son, Eugene Jr.; a brother; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. His
Source: www.philly.com


"Baccarat is a game whereby the croupier gathers in money with a flexible sculling oar, then rakes it home. If I could have borrowed his oar I would have stayed." - Mark Twain

Hundreds gather for tribute to Lamar Hunt

WFAA - Before a 2002 tennis match at Moody between Andy Roddick and Pete Sampras, Mr. Hunt said the coliseum had the best sight lines of any arena in the country. Mr. Hunt's World Championship Tennis played its Dallas tournaments there
Source: www.wfaa.com

Roger Federer supreme in 2006
Kerala Next - The Swiss ended 2006 with 12 titles from 16 finals and a 92-5 match record. He started in January with victory in Doha Now I have to improve my tennis." While Federer and Nadal were looking to the future, Andre Agassi was heading into retirement
Source: www.keralanext.com

China Hit for Six at Junior Table Tennis Worlds
China.Org - China won four more titles at the 4th World Junior Table Tennis Championships which concluded in Cairo on Sunday, bringing doubles final, Mu Zi and Wenjia of China trounced team-mates Feng Yalan and Wu Yang 4-0, while the two bronzes of the match
Source: www.china.org.cn

News --> Sports
NetIndia123.com - position of 342 against hosts Vadodara on the second day of their four-day Super League Ranji Trophy Group 'A' match being opponents to move in the second round of Under-14 boys and girls category in 21st Praveen Trophy national ranking tennis
Source: www.netindia123.com

Dad Was Christine Brennan's Biggest Fan
NPR News - I played all six varsity sports Ottawa Hills High School offered and sometimes would run between a tennis match and a field hockey game, playing in both the same afternoon. I was named the senior girl athlete of the year at my high school, and while
Source: www.npr.org

Silverado's bargain for players who watch the weather, then book
San Francisco Gate - Our 18-hole match ended in a tie, so with no one obligated to buy a drink we headed to our suite for a snack and some wine There are pools, tennis courts and a spa. "Dream" guests are placed, space allowing, in suites with full kitchens and
Source: www.sfgate.com

Nintendo to replace 3.2m straps on Wii games
TMCnet - And sure enough, during a particularly dramatic tennis match between us, the inevitable happened. As Rebekah's right arm darted skyward to return a volley, her wrist strap broke, and the tiny Wiimote flew at an incredible speed into the wall. We all
Source: www.tmcnet.com

Regional digest: Local tennis players reach new heights
Sacramento Bee - It was a breakthrough year for professional tennis players with local connections. For the first time, Capitals veteran Nicole Joachim Johansson of Sweden) -- three, if you count a 5-2 victory over former No. 1 Pete Sampras in a World TeamTennis match
Source: www.sacbee.com

Determined Molik wants Open invite
Age - goal and I've still got another opportunity tomorrow, thank God I wouldn't be too pleased if that was my final match." 1166290477570-theage.com.au http://www.theage.com.au/news/tennis/determined-molik-wants-open-invite/2006/12/18/1166290477570
Source: www.theage.com.au

Top American coach accused of sex with former figure skater
Turkish Daily News - I just enjoyed every ball, every match, no matter if you win a big match, small match. I think that helped me." The title Tennis-wise, I haven't hit that much this week. I think it was a good thing for me to take a break from tennis. The last four
Source: www.turkishdailynews.com.tr


"Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing from something." - Wilson Mizner