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Kiss From A Rose

Posted on October 5, 2016 by The Baumer

Even with her doping ban reduced, Maria Sharapova remains a spectator. So to exercise her competitive juices she decided to play softball instead. Celebrating what she deemed a “repudiation” of her suspension by the ITF, Sharapova got lobbed sitters from … Continue reading →

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Racket Attack

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Baumer

After more than a month since their split, Roger Federer’s racket has decided to break his silence. The scorned Wilson frame famous for its precise shot-making helped Federer win more Grand Slams than any other male player. However, a recent … Continue reading →

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Parsing P-Mac

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Baumer

Several weeks ago, Wayne Bryan – tennis coach, dad, and cheerleader – sent a lengthy, critical open letter to the USTA. He essentially characterized the organization’s player development program as being a rudderless money pit. The attention Bryan’s attack drew … Continue reading →

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A Nelly Olson Australian Open

Posted on February 2, 2012 by madhitter

              I’m still thinking about the Australian Open. While exciting at times, was there really much that we haven’t seen before? In fact, it felt a little bit of a tournament Nellie Olson would … Continue reading →

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Backhands and Compliments – WTA Edition

Posted on August 22, 2011 by madhitter

              Is anybody NOT ready for a week off? Kimiko Date Krumm qualified for Cincy, fell in the tub and hurt her hand. Venus Williams got a virus. Kim Clijsters hurt her stomach. Victoria … Continue reading →

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Wimbledon Preview – WTA Edition

Posted on June 19, 2011 by madhitter

Let’s Transition! Are the few weeks between Roland Garros and Wimbledon really a transition period? Transitions should be a longer process, but in tennis things move quickly. After the long, demanding clay court season, suddenly this old fashioned surface with … Continue reading →

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Backhands and Compliments – WTA Edition

Posted on May 16, 2011 by madhitter

Bellissima! That’s what Lea Pericoli exclaimed as she waited for Maria Sharapova to accept her Italian Open trophy yesterday in Rome. Pericoli practically pushed Samantha Stosur off the stand to make room for Maria. And the rest of the old … Continue reading →

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Can Rome Make You Crazy?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by madhitter

How is it possible to be irritated in Rome? Well, I’ll tell you. First off, in order to get to the tournament site you have to take the bus. It can take forever to arrive, is usually pretty crowded and … Continue reading →

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Backhands and Compliments Rome (WTA) Edition

Posted on May 11, 2011 by madhitter

Bethanie Mattek-Sands likes to play with her husband’s man boobs!! I saw it with my own eyes at the Rome airport baggage claim last Saturday night. It was a cute scene. She sort of grabbed the man boobs and gave … Continue reading →

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Backhands And Compliments: WTA & Renee

Posted on May 3, 2011 by madhitter

Anabel Medina Garrigues takes Estoril while Roberta Vinci claims Barcelona Wow, whatever happened to being young and hungry? Turns out Greta Arn started a trend way back in Auckland this year when she won that event at age 31. Since … Continue reading →

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