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Why I’ll Always Be A Federer Fan
Today Roger Federer was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. But this loss isn’t what defines Roger Federer. Federer’s tennis aura transcends that of any other tennis player I have ever known. Sure, Djokovic is playing at the peak of his career and is showcasing absolutely amazing tennis. Pistol Pete Sampras had one of […]
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The 7 Greatest Wimbledon Finals in History
7. Connors d. McEnroe (1982) Score: 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–4 Reigning Wimbledon champion and #1 seed John McEnroe couldn’t defend his title, losing to #2 seed Jimmy Connors in 1982. However, he did help produce one of the most classic championship matches at the All-England club. It was only fitting that they went the distance: […]
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Rafael Nadal is My Role Model: 7 Reasons Why
Rafael Nadal is my role model. Sure, he has won 9 French Opens, 14 Grand Slams overall, and over 71 million dollars in prize money. But Rafael Nadal also exhibits some of the top characteristics that I would like my child and those around me to emulate. Below are 7 reasons why Rafael Nadal is […]
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Top 5 Tennis Pet Peeves
As a tennis player, I take an immense amount of pride in the sport. Unfortunately, there are people who disrespect the game out of plain ignorance or sheer stupidity. The following is a list of tennis pet peeves that everyone should be aware of and take steps to correct: Tennis Pet Peeve #1: Playing another […]
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