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Why sister power is suddenly failing Venus and Serena Williams

Venus and Serena Williams had a bad Australian Open. The sisters, who are considered a threat in every tournament and especially in the majors, didn't even make it to the semi-final stages. But should we really be that disappointed? Venus and Serena ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  27 Jan 2008

Can Jo-Wilfried Tsonga land the knock-out punch to win the Australian Open?

Since his first-round win over Andy Murray, it was in the air. The young Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who resembles boxing superstar Muhammad Ali, has played unbelievable tennis to make his way all the way to the final of the first Grand Slam of the ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  24 Jan 2008

Russians and French galore - but Roger Federer and Justine Henin are on a solo mission

One of the less prominent pages on the Australian Open website is just as interesting as the 'Match on Progress' one everyone looks for. A lot can be learned from the 'Players/Country Scoreboard' page about the powers in tennis today and the depth each ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  17 Jan 2008

Andy Murray's first day exit from the Australian Open exposes the flaws in his game

Every tennis player knows it can happen. You win a title, you are full of confidence, hitting the ball well, and feeling great – and then comes the next week, the next tournament – and you find yourself booking a plane ticket back home after the first ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  14 Jan 2008

Andy Murray, your country needs you - so think again and fly the flag for Britain

At the end of 2007, the whole tennis world was waiting for the final event of the year – the Davis Cup final  in Oregon between the USA and  Russia. The Davis Cup has always brought the best (and sometimes the worst) out of tennis players. And by the ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  6 Jan 2008

Has anyone got the balls to challenge Roger Federer and Justine Henin in 2008?

The 2008 tennis year is almost here and it's time to talk about what it will bring. The first tournament starts on Monday and fans around the world are ready for another exciting season. Roger Federer and Justine Henin, without doubt, were the two ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  27 Dec 2007

A new Williams challenge for Venus and Serena's dad

Richard Williams, father of Serena and Venus , never rests. After bringing into the tennis world two of the best players ever on the women's circuit, he has now decided to establish a team of youngsters aged six and upwards, with one purpose - to find ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  24 Dec 2007

Roger Federer and Co. face a health threat in the ATP's war against 'tanking'

The year 2007 was a rough one. It will be remembered not only for its great tennis, new heroes and faces, a new generation of young women players, the rise of Serbian tennis and of course, more of the Roger Federer magic – but also by scandals, ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  5 Dec 2007

Davis Cup glory is just what US tennis needed

After 12 years, the Davis Cup title is back in the country that used to be a tennis empire. The US have now won the international team tournament 32 times since 1900 – more than any other country.  Andy Roddick, James Blake and twin brothers Bob and ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  3 Dec 2007

Will the Davis Cup finally be the making of Andy Roddick?

When most of the elite players are having a rest after a long season and making arrangements for Christmas, American star Andy Roddick is deep into his tennis as if the campaign has only just begun. This coming weekend, Roddick, together with ...

From ILANA BERGER, Sportingo,  28 Nov 2007

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