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Nadal Beats Federer to Win an Epic Wimbledon Final
news.bbc.co.uk — Rafael Nadal held off an incredible fightback from Roger Federer to win his first Wimbledon title and end the Swiss star's reign at the All England Club. Nadal, 22, is the the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back. More… (Tennis)
50 Great Things you Never Knew you Could do with Tennis Ball
lifehackery.com — Since they wear out and lose their bounce quickly, most tennis balls simply end up in the garbage when they stop being useful on the court. If you can’t stand to throw them away, they tend to pile up quickly - so what can you do with them?More… (Tennis)
Hot Babes of the 2008 US Open
coedmagazine.com — After two weeks of Olympic Games, we’ve seen more hot athlete chicks than you can shake a gold medal at. But don’t get depressed just yet, we’ve got plenty of room for more! Luckily for us all, today marks the beginning of the US Open tennis tournament, which means hot, sweaty, awesomely grunting babes for your sporting pleasure.More… (Tennis)
Martina Hingis Tests Positive for Cocaine At Wimbledon
wcco.com — Martina Hingis said Thursday she has been accused of testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon, and then announced her retirement from professional tennis.More… (Tennis)
Rafael Nadal Dominates Roger Federer in French Open
nytimes.com — Rafael Nadal became the second man to win four consecutive French Open titles. Bjorn Borg did it in 1978-81. So what was Roger Federer to do with the elusive French Open trophy once again in sight and Rafael Nadal still looming so very large on the other side of the net?More… (Tennis)
Federer beats Djokovic to reach U.S. Open final
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — As the losses piled up and the titles escaped him, Roger Federer insisted he felt fine, he wasn't washed up and his game would come around.More… (Tennis)
Rafael Nadal wins gold medal in Olympic tennis
ap.google.com — Rafael Nadal will become No. 1 in the rankings Monday, and he is No. 1 at the Olympics. The Spaniard won a gold medal Sunday, overcoming two set points in the second set and holding every service game to beat Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3.More… (Tennis)
Roger Federer Wins the US Open for the 5th Time!
news.bbc.co.uk — Great Scott! Now... five times US Open champion Roger Federer has defeated Andy Murray in three straight sets. 2-6 5-7 4-6 "Federer has been top class but you can't help but feel like Murray's time is yet to come in the sport." More… (Tennis)
Venus beats sister Serena to win her 5th Wimbledon title
news.yahoo.com — Venus Williams won her fifth singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday with a 7-5 6-4 win over her sister Serena Williams in the final.More… (Tennis)
Murray stuns No. 1 Nadal in US Open semifinals
ap.google.com — NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Murray finished a stunning, rain-interrupted victory over No. 1 Rafael Nadal 6-2, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 at the U.S. Open on Sunday to reach his first Grand Slam final.More… (Tennis)
How Nadal Beat Federer at Wimbledon: Superior Defense
slate.com — Remember in the early 2000s when men's tennis became close to unwatchable—booming serves, points that were over before you blinked? With Rafael Nadal dethroning five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer on Sunday, that broad caricature of the men's game no longer applies. In men's tennis, defense now reigns supreme. More… (Tennis)
Rivalry between Federer and Nadal good as tennis gets
canadianpress.google.com — They'll talk about the 2008 Wimbledon men's final for years. Or at least until Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal can produce something even more spectacular.More… (Tennis)
Ivanovic Wins First Grand Slam Title
nytimes.com — After letting her nerves get the best of her in last year’s final, Ana Ivanovic won the French Open in style on Saturday by defeating Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3.More… (Tennis)
Roger Federer To Take A Break From Tennis
timesonline.co.uk — Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Stockholm Open after announcing that he is to take a break from the sport. The world No 2 said he hopes to return before the end of the year but added that he needed a rest if he was to remain at the top of the game in the coming years. "2008 has been a tough year for me as I was always playing catch up after More… (Tennis)
Serena Beats Venus In The All Williams Quarterfinal
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — So little to separate them over their careers, so little to separate them on this night. Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday and break a tie in their head-to-head series.More… (Tennis)