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In New Haven Luka Gregorc has defeated Ivo Karlovic, and if you never have heard of Gregorc I haven't either. Gregorc is 24 years old and his career high ranking is 413 and he achieved that almost two years ago. He wasn't ranked high enough to make the US Open qualifying draw, but this is like the US Open for him now if he can win a couple more matches in the main draw, it will be like a great US Open for him. The New Haven tournament is always interesting because I feel like the winner... Read Full Story
A fighting performance from Amelie Mauresmo could only delay the
inevitable for so long as a strong Centre Court showing from Serena
Williams saw the American come through 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 in the battle of
the former champions. Few credited Mauresmo, who has suffered
loss of form and repeated injury since her win here in 2006, with much
of a chance in this match, yet for a long time there was no telling
where the first set would go. It began badly for the
Frenchwoman, with her first delivery of... Read Full Story
Some big names in tennis will not be part of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games next month and 2004 silver medalist, Amelie Mauresmo is one of the. Amelie will be playing at the Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati and so far she is leading the field. The tournament will be played from August 9 to the 17 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in the Cincinnati suburb of Mason. Mauresmo has won 24 WTA title, including 2 grand slams and was world number 1 in 2004 but this season is... Read Full Story
Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo has been considering retirement after a series of tough losses and insecurity that followed her return to action after appendicitis last year. The former world No.1 is openly explaining her current state of mind and her struggles. Here are some of Mauresmo's statements taken from the Times Online article.
"I am emotional, I am sensitive, I am extreme," she admitted. "Also, I am aware that I am intelligent and that’s why I am asking myself questions... Read Full Story
