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Thai me down in Kangaroo-land sport
Session 6 at the Australian Open - the last of the third round matches. Also, a look at Tamarine Tanasugarn, Thailand's best tennis export.
• tamarine tanasugarn • martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • mary pierce
Session 6 at the Australian Open - the last of the third round matches. Also, a look at Tamarine Tanasugarn, Thailand's best tennis export.
• tamarine tanasugarn • martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • mary pierce
Could Sampras' career be over?
Pete Sampras has dominated men's tennis in the 1990's. He finished the season with the year end number 1 ranking for a record 6 years straight. He has won 12 grand slams in his career, which equals the world record of Roy Emerson who also won 12. In 1999 he has missed 2 out of the 4 grand slam tournaments played, the Australian Open as a result of mental fatigue; and the US Open as a result of injury. This week the American has been forced to pull out of his attempted comeback at the Paris Open after sustaining yet another injury. Despite winning Wimbledon in July, at 28 years of age the warning signs are ominous for the current world number 3.
• pete sampras • atp tour • grand slams • richard kraijecek • greg rusedski
Pete Sampras has dominated men's tennis in the 1990's. He finished the season with the year end number 1 ranking for a record 6 years straight. He has won 12 grand slams in his career, which equals the world record of Roy Emerson who also won 12. In 1999 he has missed 2 out of the 4 grand slam tournaments played, the Australian Open as a result of mental fatigue; and the US Open as a result of injury. This week the American has been forced to pull out of his attempted comeback at the Paris Open after sustaining yet another injury. Despite winning Wimbledon in July, at 28 years of age the warning signs are ominous for the current world number 3.
• pete sampras • atp tour • grand slams • richard kraijecek • greg rusedski
Kafelnikov closing on Sampras
Yevgeny Kafelnikov has closed on Sampras' number 1 ranking, having just won the indoor tournament in Rotterdam. The Russian is now ranked no.2 and is just 85 points behind claiming the coveted no.1 spot, and a place in tennis history.
• kafelnikov • sampras • henman • rotterdam • tennis
Yevgeny Kafelnikov has closed on Sampras' number 1 ranking, having just won the indoor tournament in Rotterdam. The Russian is now ranked no.2 and is just 85 points behind claiming the coveted no.1 spot, and a place in tennis history.
• kafelnikov • sampras • henman • rotterdam • tennis
Sampras back on track
Pete Sampras has shrugged off his poor form this year to win the event at Queens in London. This is the biggest grass-court tournament in the lead up to Wimbledon, and serves as a good form guide for it. With a record equalling 12th grand-slam title within reach, Sampras will be desperate to continue his winning form at Wimbledon.
• pete sampras • queens • wimbledon • lleyton hewitt • tim henman
Pete Sampras has shrugged off his poor form this year to win the event at Queens in London. This is the biggest grass-court tournament in the lead up to Wimbledon, and serves as a good form guide for it. With a record equalling 12th grand-slam title within reach, Sampras will be desperate to continue his winning form at Wimbledon.
• pete sampras • queens • wimbledon • lleyton hewitt • tim henman
Sampras in top form for US Open
Pete Sampras has been able to turn around what had been a mediocre year for him, and is currently in top form. He has just won Queens, Wimbledon and now the Los Angeles tournaments in succession. At the time of writing Sampras is on an 18 match winning streak in singles, which is the 4th best streak of his career. With Pat Rafter faultering in his title defence of Toronto, and with a winning record against Agassi; Sampras now looks to be the favourite for reclaiming his former US Open title.
• sampras • rafter • agassi • us open • tournaments
Pete Sampras has been able to turn around what had been a mediocre year for him, and is currently in top form. He has just won Queens, Wimbledon and now the Los Angeles tournaments in succession. At the time of writing Sampras is on an 18 match winning streak in singles, which is the 4th best streak of his career. With Pat Rafter faultering in his title defence of Toronto, and with a winning record against Agassi; Sampras now looks to be the favourite for reclaiming his former US Open title.
• sampras • rafter • agassi • us open • tournaments
Sampras Regains Supremacy
• wimbledon winners • all england championships • pete sampras • 1998 • men's results
• wimbledon winners • all england championships • pete sampras • 1998 • men's results
Sampras ties Emerson
Pete Sampras has claimed his 6th Wimbledon title, and in doing so tied former great Roy Emerson for the most number of grand slams ever won. Sampras beat Andre Agassi in an exciting final, though in straight sets. Sampras now holds 12 grand slam titles, and has an excellent chance to surpass Emerson's record over the next 3 or so years.
• sampras • rafter • agassi • philipoussis • henman
Pete Sampras has claimed his 6th Wimbledon title, and in doing so tied former great Roy Emerson for the most number of grand slams ever won. Sampras beat Andre Agassi in an exciting final, though in straight sets. Sampras now holds 12 grand slam titles, and has an excellent chance to surpass Emerson's record over the next 3 or so years.
• sampras • rafter • agassi • philipoussis • henman
Alex Corretja - New World Champion!
Alex Corretja has surprised all by winning the ATP Tour World Championships in Hannover. Pete Sampras meanwhile has clinched the year-end number 1 ranking for a record breaking 6th year in a row.
• sampras • corretja • number 1 • hannover • atp tour
Alex Corretja has surprised all by winning the ATP Tour World Championships in Hannover. Pete Sampras meanwhile has clinched the year-end number 1 ranking for a record breaking 6th year in a row.
• sampras • corretja • number 1 • hannover • atp tour
Does Rafter deserve favouritism?
With the withdrawal of Pete Sampras from the Australian Open, world number four Pat Rafter is now considered by many as the favourite for the title. However, there are a number of factors which suggest that he will not be able to live up to that favouritism.
• rafter • sampras • men's tennis • tennis
With the withdrawal of Pete Sampras from the Australian Open, world number four Pat Rafter is now considered by many as the favourite for the title. However, there are a number of factors which suggest that he will not be able to live up to that favouritism.
• rafter • sampras • men's tennis • tennis
Individualism in tennis - is the Davis Cup still relevant?
The Davis Cup is a major part of tennis history, and up until recently was well supported by top players. Nowadays players like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang prefer to skip the competition; their priorities clearly being with their individual achievements. Sampras has himself stated that he finds the Davis Cup is becoming "irrelevant." Such attitudes paint a bad picture of tennis professionals in the eyes of the general public.
• davis cup • sampras • agassi • chang • courier
The Davis Cup is a major part of tennis history, and up until recently was well supported by top players. Nowadays players like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang prefer to skip the competition; their priorities clearly being with their individual achievements. Sampras has himself stated that he finds the Davis Cup is becoming "irrelevant." Such attitudes paint a bad picture of tennis professionals in the eyes of the general public.
• davis cup • sampras • agassi • chang • courier
Injuries a worrying trend for men's tennis
Pat Rafter is out for what will likely be the rest of the year on the ATP Tour, as a result of his shoulder injury failing to heal. He will now miss out on a chance to represent Australia in the Davis Cup final against France in December. The injuries which are currently plaguing the ATP tour is a worry for men's tennis.
• injury • atp tour • pete sampras • pat rafter • results
Pat Rafter is out for what will likely be the rest of the year on the ATP Tour, as a result of his shoulder injury failing to heal. He will now miss out on a chance to represent Australia in the Davis Cup final against France in December. The injuries which are currently plaguing the ATP tour is a worry for men's tennis.
• injury • atp tour • pete sampras • pat rafter • results
Injuries Hit the US Open as Agassi Heads the Field
This year's US Open has so far been more notable for who hasn't been in it than who has. The first round brought the shock news of Pete Sampras' withdrawal from the event before a ball had been hit. Pat Rafter's attempt to win a history-making three-peat at the US Open ended in frustration with a default with injury. The main story for the US Open now is who will win out of hot favourite Andre Agassi, and this year's Australian Open champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov. Both have been ranked number 1 this year, and both will be keen to add to their tally of having won 1 grand slam in 1999.
• kafelnikov • agassi • rafter • sampras
This year's US Open has so far been more notable for who hasn't been in it than who has. The first round brought the shock news of Pete Sampras' withdrawal from the event before a ball had been hit. Pat Rafter's attempt to win a history-making three-peat at the US Open ended in frustration with a default with injury. The main story for the US Open now is who will win out of hot favourite Andre Agassi, and this year's Australian Open champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov. Both have been ranked number 1 this year, and both will be keen to add to their tally of having won 1 grand slam in 1999.
• kafelnikov • agassi • rafter • sampras
Rafter clinches no. 1
After spending much of the past 18 months as the world number 2, Pat Rafter has finally clinched the world number 1 spot in men's tennis. He has become the 18th player to rank number 1 since the inception of world rankings in 1973. The last Australian to rank so highly was John Newcombe a quarter of a century ago. It is a fitting reward for Rafter, currently the 2-time US Open champion. The question now is whether or not he has the mental toughness to retain this lofty position.
• rafter • sampras • agassi • tennis • men's
After spending much of the past 18 months as the world number 2, Pat Rafter has finally clinched the world number 1 spot in men's tennis. He has become the 18th player to rank number 1 since the inception of world rankings in 1973. The last Australian to rank so highly was John Newcombe a quarter of a century ago. It is a fitting reward for Rafter, currently the 2-time US Open champion. The question now is whether or not he has the mental toughness to retain this lofty position.
• rafter • sampras • agassi • tennis • men's
Ranking system problems
Yevgeney Kafelnikov recently achieved the world number 1 ranking, despite being on a 6 match losing streak. He was able to do this because of the nature of the current ATP rankings system, which required Pete Sampras to defend a certain amount of points he had gained in 1998. This situation, along with Marcelo Rios' rise to the top ranking without a grand slam title to his name; has shown up the current rankings system as being badly inadequate.
• tennis rankings • ranking system • inadequacies • kafelnikov • rios
Yevgeney Kafelnikov recently achieved the world number 1 ranking, despite being on a 6 match losing streak. He was able to do this because of the nature of the current ATP rankings system, which required Pete Sampras to defend a certain amount of points he had gained in 1998. This situation, along with Marcelo Rios' rise to the top ranking without a grand slam title to his name; has shown up the current rankings system as being badly inadequate.
• tennis rankings • ranking system • inadequacies • kafelnikov • rios
Tennis is missing its stars
Men's tennis in 1998 has been a year of transition. With the recent retirements of Boris Becker and Michael Stich, and the continuing poor form of Michael Chang and Jim Courier, men's tennis was missing something this year.
• becker • chang • agassi • sampras • rafter
Men's tennis in 1998 has been a year of transition. With the recent retirements of Boris Becker and Michael Stich, and the continuing poor form of Michael Chang and Jim Courier, men's tennis was missing something this year.
• becker • chang • agassi • sampras • rafter
Up and comers Steal the Limelight
The future of men's tennis was on display last week, as young guns Michael Jan-Gambill and Lleyton Hewitt contested the final of the Scottsdale tournament. Gambill defeated current world number 1 Pete Sampras along the way to winning the title, whilst Lleyton Hewitt had his second win over Pat Rafter.
• hewitt • gambill • sampras • agassi • chang
The future of men's tennis was on display last week, as young guns Michael Jan-Gambill and Lleyton Hewitt contested the final of the Scottsdale tournament. Gambill defeated current world number 1 Pete Sampras along the way to winning the title, whilst Lleyton Hewitt had his second win over Pat Rafter.
• hewitt • gambill • sampras • agassi • chang
Wimbledon '98.
Wimbledon 1998. The highlights, the stories, the results, the victories, the upsets. Everything you want to know about the biggest tournament in tennis's calendar.
• martina hingis • pete sampras • wimbledon • tennis • all england lawn club
Wimbledon 1998. The highlights, the stories, the results, the victories, the upsets. Everything you want to know about the biggest tournament in tennis's calendar.
• martina hingis • pete sampras • wimbledon • tennis • all england lawn club
Nico Almagro in Hamburg Quarters
Nicolas Almagro upset his countryman Tommy Robredo en route to his best showing this year in an ATP Masters Series event.
• atp masters series hamburg • rafael nadal • nicolas almagro • roger federer • tommy robredo
Nicolas Almagro upset his countryman Tommy Robredo en route to his best showing this year in an ATP Masters Series event.
• atp masters series hamburg • rafael nadal • nicolas almagro • roger federer • tommy robredo
Agassi 31, still going strong
Andre Agassi has continued his magnificent form this year, winning the Ericsson Open in Florida with a crushing 7-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory of Jan-Michael Gambill. This, along with victory at the Indian Wells tournament over Pete Sampras and the Australian Open in January means Agassi has won the 3 biggest tournaments of the year so far. With Sampras waning, could 2001 again be Agassi's year?
• agassi • sampras • australian open • french open • wimbledon
Andre Agassi has continued his magnificent form this year, winning the Ericsson Open in Florida with a crushing 7-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory of Jan-Michael Gambill. This, along with victory at the Indian Wells tournament over Pete Sampras and the Australian Open in January means Agassi has won the 3 biggest tournaments of the year so far. With Sampras waning, could 2001 again be Agassi's year?
• agassi • sampras • australian open • french open • wimbledon
Agassi completes comeback
Andre Agassi has proven himself to be a worthy world number 1, claiming his second Australian Open title. He had a gritty run through the tournament, including an inspirational win over a red hot Pete Sampras in the semi-finals. In the final he faced a surprisingly tough match against the defending champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov, who in the past has not been known for his fighting qualities. Agassi's win takes his tally of grand slams up to 6, equal with that of former great Stefan Edberg.
• yevgeny kafelnikov • andre agassi • australian open • pete sampras • stefan edberg.
Andre Agassi has proven himself to be a worthy world number 1, claiming his second Australian Open title. He had a gritty run through the tournament, including an inspirational win over a red hot Pete Sampras in the semi-finals. In the final he faced a surprisingly tough match against the defending champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov, who in the past has not been known for his fighting qualities. Agassi's win takes his tally of grand slams up to 6, equal with that of former great Stefan Edberg.
• yevgeny kafelnikov • andre agassi • australian open • pete sampras • stefan edberg.
Agassi on top, but is he a tennis great?
Andre Agassi is the new US Open champion, and world number 1. Agassi won against veteran Todd Martin in a 5 set thriller, coming back from 2 sets to 1 down. The win has arguably confirmed him as the best player of 1999, with wins at the French and US Open's, as well as a finalist spot at Wimbledon. Agassi has now won 5 grand slams, and looks set to win more. But former world number 1 Jimmy Connors has questioned the notion that Agassi be considered one of the game's greats.
• agassi • sampras • rafter • us open • wimbledon
Andre Agassi is the new US Open champion, and world number 1. Agassi won against veteran Todd Martin in a 5 set thriller, coming back from 2 sets to 1 down. The win has arguably confirmed him as the best player of 1999, with wins at the French and US Open's, as well as a finalist spot at Wimbledon. Agassi has now won 5 grand slams, and looks set to win more. But former world number 1 Jimmy Connors has questioned the notion that Agassi be considered one of the game's greats.
• agassi • sampras • rafter • us open • wimbledon
Australian Open up for grabs
This year's Australian Open has been full of upsets in the men's draw. In the absence of Pete Sampras and Marcelo Rios, and with the defeats of Pat Rafter, Andre Agassi and Petr Korda; the tournament is wide open.
• australian open • agassi • sampras • rafter • korda
This year's Australian Open has been full of upsets in the men's draw. In the absence of Pete Sampras and Marcelo Rios, and with the defeats of Pat Rafter, Andre Agassi and Petr Korda; the tournament is wide open.
• australian open • agassi • sampras • rafter • korda
Bye bye claycourt season, bye bye baseliners. Hello grasscourt season, hello serve/volleyers
The fortnight leading up to Wimbledon. The official beginning of the 1998 grass court tennis season reported to you as they happened.
• wimbledon • tennis • grass court • dfs classic • eastbourne
The fortnight leading up to Wimbledon. The official beginning of the 1998 grass court tennis season reported to you as they happened.
• wimbledon • tennis • grass court • dfs classic • eastbourne
Davis Cup in need of revamp
The 2 top rated Davis Cup teams the USA and defending champions Australia struggled home to 3-2 victories over Zimbabwe and Switzerland respectively. The Australian team had only won the title back in December when they routed an overmatched French team by 4-1. Earlier this month they came within 1 set of losing in the first round of this year's competition against the Swiss. This situation is unsatisfactory, and also provides little motivation for the top players after having to put in so much effort towards the Davis Cup in the previous year. The Davis Cup needs a revamp if it's to remain relevant and interesting to the viewing public.
• davis cup • cricket • rugby union • pete sampras • atp tour
The 2 top rated Davis Cup teams the USA and defending champions Australia struggled home to 3-2 victories over Zimbabwe and Switzerland respectively. The Australian team had only won the title back in December when they routed an overmatched French team by 4-1. Earlier this month they came within 1 set of losing in the first round of this year's competition against the Swiss. This situation is unsatisfactory, and also provides little motivation for the top players after having to put in so much effort towards the Davis Cup in the previous year. The Davis Cup needs a revamp if it's to remain relevant and interesting to the viewing public.
• davis cup • cricket • rugby union • pete sampras • atp tour
Hewitt on target
19 year old Australian Llyeton Hewitt won his 5th career title last week, beating Briton Tim Henman by 6-4, 7-6. The teenager looks to be the best young player of his generation, improving to a 20-1 record this year. The question that remains for Hewitt is just how far he can go, particulary given his small stature.
• hewitt • sampras • kafelnikov • chang • henman
19 year old Australian Llyeton Hewitt won his 5th career title last week, beating Briton Tim Henman by 6-4, 7-6. The teenager looks to be the best young player of his generation, improving to a 20-1 record this year. The question that remains for Hewitt is just how far he can go, particulary given his small stature.
• hewitt • sampras • kafelnikov • chang • henman
Hewitt stalls Agassi comeback
Lleyton Hewitt pipped Andre Agassi at the post in an absorbing final at San Jose, winning 4-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4). Both players were making comebacks, Hewitt from chicken pox which had drained him at the Australian Open and Agassi from a wrist injury. Hewitt continued his good form against Agassi, who he beat as a 16 year old in 1998 to win his first title in Adelaide.
• andre agassi • lleyton hewitt • pete sampras • michael chang • australian open
Lleyton Hewitt pipped Andre Agassi at the post in an absorbing final at San Jose, winning 4-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4). Both players were making comebacks, Hewitt from chicken pox which had drained him at the Australian Open and Agassi from a wrist injury. Hewitt continued his good form against Agassi, who he beat as a 16 year old in 1998 to win his first title in Adelaide.
• andre agassi • lleyton hewitt • pete sampras • michael chang • australian open
Kafelnikov's talent wasted
Yevgeny Kafelnikov's seemingly joking remark that he would retire if Russia won the Davis Cup at the year end does not ring untrue. The 28 year old Russian has won the 1996 French Open, 1999 Australian Open and the Olympics in 2000, yet has failed to even begin to get the results his undeniable talent warrants. Rather than flirting with the idea of retirement, Kafelnikov would be better off following the lead of Andre Agassi, and rededicating himself to the game to ensure he comes close to reaching his potential.
• kafelnikov • sampras • agassi • stich • australian open
Yevgeny Kafelnikov's seemingly joking remark that he would retire if Russia won the Davis Cup at the year end does not ring untrue. The 28 year old Russian has won the 1996 French Open, 1999 Australian Open and the Olympics in 2000, yet has failed to even begin to get the results his undeniable talent warrants. Rather than flirting with the idea of retirement, Kafelnikov would be better off following the lead of Andre Agassi, and rededicating himself to the game to ensure he comes close to reaching his potential.
• kafelnikov • sampras • agassi • stich • australian open
No.1 on the line at Hannover
The race for no.1 has come down to the wire now between Marcelo Rios and current holder Pete Sampras. It will be decided in the ATP World Championships in Hannover.
• men's tennis • atp • hannover • atp world championships • rios
The race for no.1 has come down to the wire now between Marcelo Rios and current holder Pete Sampras. It will be decided in the ATP World Championships in Hannover.
• men's tennis • atp • hannover • atp world championships • rios
Race for Number 1
Pat Rafter, Pete Sampras and Marcelo Rios are vying for the coveted year end no.1 position. The upcoming European indoor season will determine the victor.
• pat rafter • pete sampras • boris becker. tennis players • indoor season • hard-court tournament
Pat Rafter, Pete Sampras and Marcelo Rios are vying for the coveted year end no.1 position. The upcoming European indoor season will determine the victor.
• pat rafter • pete sampras • boris becker. tennis players • indoor season • hard-court tournament
Rafter in Doubt for US Open
Pat Rafter is now in doubt for the US Open after aggravating a shoulder injury during the recent Indianapolis event. His absence would be a great shame for the sport, as it would end his chances of winning the US Open for an extraordinary 3 consecutive years. It would also remove Rafter from the equation in what has become an intriguing battle for the top spot and hard-court supremacy between himself, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
• rafter • sampras • agassi • kafelnikov • tennis
Pat Rafter is now in doubt for the US Open after aggravating a shoulder injury during the recent Indianapolis event. His absence would be a great shame for the sport, as it would end his chances of winning the US Open for an extraordinary 3 consecutive years. It would also remove Rafter from the equation in what has become an intriguing battle for the top spot and hard-court supremacy between himself, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
• rafter • sampras • agassi • kafelnikov • tennis
Rafter's Resurgence
Patrick Rafter has emerged from a 5 month form slump to reach the final of the Super Nine event in Rome. Along the way he defeated Andre Agassi and clay-court expert Felix Mantilla, and came within just 1 match win of the world number 1 position. The following week, Rafter helped the Australian team win the World Team Cup, highlighted by singles wins over Pete Sampras and Thomas Enqvist. All of this on clay, supposedly Rafter's least favourite surface! This article will look at Rafter's resurgence, and examine the question of whether he has what it takes to be a worthy successor to Pete Sampras as a genuine world number 1.
• rafter • world number 1 • sampras • courier • chang
Patrick Rafter has emerged from a 5 month form slump to reach the final of the Super Nine event in Rome. Along the way he defeated Andre Agassi and clay-court expert Felix Mantilla, and came within just 1 match win of the world number 1 position. The following week, Rafter helped the Australian team win the World Team Cup, highlighted by singles wins over Pete Sampras and Thomas Enqvist. All of this on clay, supposedly Rafter's least favourite surface! This article will look at Rafter's resurgence, and examine the question of whether he has what it takes to be a worthy successor to Pete Sampras as a genuine world number 1.
• rafter • world number 1 • sampras • courier • chang
Rankings race intensifies
The race for the number 1 spot has intensified, with Marcelo Rios and Pete Sampras picking up a title each over the last fortnight. Meanwhile US Open champion Pat Rafter is enduring a slump, falling to the number 3 position.
• agassi • sampras • haas • rafter • rios
The race for the number 1 spot has intensified, with Marcelo Rios and Pete Sampras picking up a title each over the last fortnight. Meanwhile US Open champion Pat Rafter is enduring a slump, falling to the number 3 position.
• agassi • sampras • haas • rafter • rios
The year ahead
The 1999 Australian Open will be the next major event for the players, and it looks to be an intriguing event. Its outcome will be a good pointer for men's tennis for the years to come.
• sampras • australian open • mark philippoussis • tim henman • melbourne park
The 1999 Australian Open will be the next major event for the players, and it looks to be an intriguing event. Its outcome will be a good pointer for men's tennis for the years to come.
• sampras • australian open • mark philippoussis • tim henman • melbourne park
Can Federer Break Borg's Record?
Roger Federer tied Bjorn Borg's feat of five consecutive Wimbledon titles last year. This year's number one seed is poised to go beyond the long-standing record.
• roger federer • wimbledon 2008 • bjorn borg • all england tennis club • brink of history
Roger Federer tied Bjorn Borg's feat of five consecutive Wimbledon titles last year. This year's number one seed is poised to go beyond the long-standing record.
• roger federer • wimbledon 2008 • bjorn borg • all england tennis club • brink of history
Guga Says Goodbye to Roland Garros
The ATP says farewell to a beloved player with the retirement of Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten. Let's look back at this enigmatic character.
• gustavo kuerten • guga • atp tour • french open • roland garros
The ATP says farewell to a beloved player with the retirement of Gustavo "Guga" Kuerten. Let's look back at this enigmatic character.
• gustavo kuerten • guga • atp tour • french open • roland garros
A Tribute To A Living Legend
Steffi Graf is a living legend. And she is saying goodbye to the sport she has loved for so long. We pay tribute to the champion who gave so much to tennis, who redefined the meaning of class and professionalism in sport today, and who has accomplished absolutely everything there is to accomplish in her field. Steffi Graf – the ultimate champion.
• steffi graf • monica seles • jana novotna • mary pierce • anna kournikova
Steffi Graf is a living legend. And she is saying goodbye to the sport she has loved for so long. We pay tribute to the champion who gave so much to tennis, who redefined the meaning of class and professionalism in sport today, and who has accomplished absolutely everything there is to accomplish in her field. Steffi Graf – the ultimate champion.
• steffi graf • monica seles • jana novotna • mary pierce • anna kournikova
Art (if advertising can be called that) Imitates Life
Andy Roddick's mojo is nowhere to be found as he suffers a devastating defeat in the first round of 2005 US OPEN
• andy roddick • tennis • us open • andre agassi • pete sampras
Andy Roddick's mojo is nowhere to be found as he suffers a devastating defeat in the first round of 2005 US OPEN
• andy roddick • tennis • us open • andre agassi • pete sampras
Australian Open 2000
Australian Open 2000 is underway. A fortnight of intrigue, excitement, disappointment and nail-biting is to come our way. Who will win? Hingis? Davenport? Williams? Pierce? Maybe even Capriati?
• australian open • martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • mary pierce
Australian Open 2000 is underway. A fortnight of intrigue, excitement, disappointment and nail-biting is to come our way. Who will win? Hingis? Davenport? Williams? Pierce? Maybe even Capriati?
• australian open • martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • mary pierce
Comeback queen and beauty queen successful this fortnight
The beauty queen of tennis - Mary Pierce - and the comeback queen of tennis - Steffi Graf - won tournaments in the past fortnight. Read about their success at Luxembourg and Leipzig.
• seed • steffi graf • anna kournikova • mary pierce • nathalie tauziat
The beauty queen of tennis - Mary Pierce - and the comeback queen of tennis - Steffi Graf - won tournaments in the past fortnight. Read about their success at Luxembourg and Leipzig.
• seed • steffi graf • anna kournikova • mary pierce • nathalie tauziat
Final well fought, but eventually won by Davenport
Lindsay Davenport won her third Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open last week. She did not drop a single set in her title run (as with her two other Grand Slam victories), which included a straight set demolition of Martina Hingis in the final. It may have looked easy for Davenport, but Hingis put up a brave fight at the very end, fighting back from 5-1 down to 5-5 in the second set before relinquishing the crown she has won for three straight years.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • media • venus wiliams • serena williams
Lindsay Davenport won her third Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open last week. She did not drop a single set in her title run (as with her two other Grand Slam victories), which included a straight set demolition of Martina Hingis in the final. It may have looked easy for Davenport, but Hingis put up a brave fight at the very end, fighting back from 5-1 down to 5-5 in the second set before relinquishing the crown she has won for three straight years.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • media • venus wiliams • serena williams
First week fanfare at the French Open
Who would have thought only eight seeds would remain come the fourth round? Who would have thought the Williams sisters would not go into week 2 of the Grand Slam? Who would have thought Capriati could find success again on a tennis court? Who would have thought the Spanish armada would rejuvenate their careers at the French Open? Who would have thought Barbara Schwartz (who??) would be a quarter finals contender? All the first week fanfare at the French in this article
• mary pierce • mary joe fernandez • steffi graf • monica seles • martina hingis
Who would have thought only eight seeds would remain come the fourth round? Who would have thought the Williams sisters would not go into week 2 of the Grand Slam? Who would have thought Capriati could find success again on a tennis court? Who would have thought the Spanish armada would rejuvenate their careers at the French Open? Who would have thought Barbara Schwartz (who??) would be a quarter finals contender? All the first week fanfare at the French in this article
• mary pierce • mary joe fernandez • steffi graf • monica seles • martina hingis
Les Femmes Francais
As of this week, there is a Frenchwoman in the Top 5. There are two others in the Top 10. And two more in the Top 15. French tennis is certainly getting better and better with each passing year and may in fact be the team to beat in next year's Fed Cup competition. The depth was apparent two weeks ago in Linz when the semi finals featured four French women - the first time women of the same country had made up the semi finals of a tournament. #5 Mary Pierce, #7 Nathalie Tauziat, #9 Julie Halard-Decugis, #11 Amelie Mauresmo and #15 Sandrine Testud have all led the way for French tennis and look to continue that trend into the new millenium.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • venus williams • mary pierce
As of this week, there is a Frenchwoman in the Top 5. There are two others in the Top 10. And two more in the Top 15. French tennis is certainly getting better and better with each passing year and may in fact be the team to beat in next year's Fed Cup competition. The depth was apparent two weeks ago in Linz when the semi finals featured four French women - the first time women of the same country had made up the semi finals of a tournament. #5 Mary Pierce, #7 Nathalie Tauziat, #9 Julie Halard-Decugis, #11 Amelie Mauresmo and #15 Sandrine Testud have all led the way for French tennis and look to continue that trend into the new millenium.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • venus williams • mary pierce
New names, old faces - the WTA is having the time of its life
Consider Kim Clijsters, Jelena Dokic, Justine Henin, Lina Krasnoroutskaya, Amelie Mauresmo, Monique Viele, Serena Williams, Venus Williams - young players who have shown their great potential this past fornight. Consider Amanda Coetzer, Linsay Davenport, Julie Halard-Decugis, Magdalena Maleeva, Conchita Martinez, Jana Novotna, Monica Seles - veteran players who showed they still have a lot of fight this past fortnight. Add the veterans and the youngsters together and you've got a great recipe for a healthy and thriving WTA tour. Check out the results of the tournaments in Luxembourg and Tokyo and don't forget about the prestigious Fed Cup title either.
• monica seles • fed cup • lindsay davenport • anna kournikova • venus williams
Consider Kim Clijsters, Jelena Dokic, Justine Henin, Lina Krasnoroutskaya, Amelie Mauresmo, Monique Viele, Serena Williams, Venus Williams - young players who have shown their great potential this past fornight. Consider Amanda Coetzer, Linsay Davenport, Julie Halard-Decugis, Magdalena Maleeva, Conchita Martinez, Jana Novotna, Monica Seles - veteran players who showed they still have a lot of fight this past fortnight. Add the veterans and the youngsters together and you've got a great recipe for a healthy and thriving WTA tour. Check out the results of the tournaments in Luxembourg and Tokyo and don't forget about the prestigious Fed Cup title either.
• monica seles • fed cup • lindsay davenport • anna kournikova • venus williams
Scoop for the Week of Oct. 1st
You won't believe the latest odd couple out of Hollywood. Plus, what does Pamela Lee really keep in her fridge? Better sit down - this week's Celebrity Scoop is a real shocker.
• television • hollywood • movies • celebrity • gossip
You won't believe the latest odd couple out of Hollywood. Plus, what does Pamela Lee really keep in her fridge? Better sit down - this week's Celebrity Scoop is a real shocker.
• television • hollywood • movies • celebrity • gossip
Show them who's Number 1
She may be the the #1 player on the computer but observers and players may think otherwise. Nevertheless, with the Williams sisters stealing her thunder this year, Hingis regained a much-needed confidence boost by winning back-to-back singles, AND doubles, titles in Filderstadt and Zurich. Along the way, she beat Lindsay Davenport in the Zurich title match 6-4 4-6 7-5, one of the best matches of the season to date.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • venus williams • serena williams • monica seles
She may be the the #1 player on the computer but observers and players may think otherwise. Nevertheless, with the Williams sisters stealing her thunder this year, Hingis regained a much-needed confidence boost by winning back-to-back singles, AND doubles, titles in Filderstadt and Zurich. Along the way, she beat Lindsay Davenport in the Zurich title match 6-4 4-6 7-5, one of the best matches of the season to date.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • venus williams • serena williams • monica seles
So, who are you betting on for the French?
The lead up fortnight to the French Open has seen some most interesting performances, let's see if they can be sustained
• internationaux de strasbourg • grand prix st polten • martina hingis • italian open • german open
The lead up fortnight to the French Open has seen some most interesting performances, let's see if they can be sustained
• internationaux de strasbourg • grand prix st polten • martina hingis • italian open • german open
Tennis 2000
It's official. Professional tennis is alive and kicking in the year 2000. The Australian circuit promises to provide a spectacular array of great matches. Suite101.com will be covering the Australian Open <i>live</i> at the tournament with a Media Representative at hand to bring the latest news behind the scenes and on the court.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • venus williams • serena williams • mary pierce
It's official. Professional tennis is alive and kicking in the year 2000. The Australian circuit promises to provide a spectacular array of great matches. Suite101.com will be covering the Australian Open <i>live</i> at the tournament with a Media Representative at hand to bring the latest news behind the scenes and on the court.
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • venus williams • serena williams • mary pierce
The Last Ones Standing
The business end of the tournament, where the importance of winning is magnified many-fold. Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Conchita Martinez and Jennifer Capriati are the last four to fight for the Australian Open championship, the first Grand Slam of the new millenium
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • monica seles • conchita martinez • jennifer capriati
The business end of the tournament, where the importance of winning is magnified many-fold. Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Conchita Martinez and Jennifer Capriati are the last four to fight for the Australian Open championship, the first Grand Slam of the new millenium
• martina hingis • lindsay davenport • monica seles • conchita martinez • jennifer capriati