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Shanghai Masters preview and predictions

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic will surge into the second to last Masters 1000 event of the season just like he does pretty much every year—fresh off a title in Beijing. Djokovic cruised past Rafael Nadal in the 500-point final on Sunday for his sixth Beijing triumph in as many tries. Now both…

Beijing R1 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Wu, Isner vs. Thiem

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will begin his bid for the Beijing title when he opens against Di Wu on Tuesday. First-round action also features John Isner vs. Dominic Thiem. (WC) Di Wu vs. (3) Rafael Nadal Nadal hopes to right the wrongs of a tough 2015 campaign as he kicks off the…

Kuala Lumpur QF previews and picks: Karlovic vs. Kyrgios, Lopez vs. Pospisil

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A pair of all-seeded quarterfinals will take place on Friday in Kuala Lumpur. Ivo Karlovic is going up against Nick Kyrgios and Feliciano Lopez is facing Vasek Pospisil. (7) Nick Kyrgios vs. (3) Ivo Karlovic Karlovic and Kyrgios will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they battle for…

WTA Wuhan, Semi-Final Preview: Garbiñe Muguruza v Angelique Kerber

Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
The big news on Thursday was the confirmation that Serena Williams has ended her year and will not compete in the WTA Finals in Singapore, which are set to get underway in just over three weeks. While it is a real blow to the tournament, I don’t think it…

DAVIS CUP FINALS : GREAT BRITAIN VS BELGIUM

Originally posted on myworldoftennis:
This article was written by me for the website http://essentiallysports.com/ . The following is the link to the original article :http://essentiallysports.com/davis-cup-finals-great-britain-vs-belgium/ In a sport which transcends boundaries and barriers. In a sport where players are loved for their style of play and passion, not for where they have come from; Davis…

Wuhan: Venus storms past Goerges to reach 3rd rd

Originally posted on All Things Tennis- from Hamza Shakeel:
Venus Williams recorded a landmark win in her legendary career, winning her 700th match. The 35 year old was far too good and had all the answers in a straight sets victory over German Julia Goerges. Venus becomes just the 9th player in WTA Tour history and…

Wuhan: Venus again too good for Radwanska

Originally posted on All Things Tennis- from Hamza Shakeel:
Venus Williams yet again proved too powerful for Aga Radwanska, beating the Pole in straight sets in the 1st round. The 35 year old American had already got the better of the former Wimbledon runner-up, twice this year at the Australian Open and Doha. Both victories however…

Wuhan Today – Konta, Keys, 700 wins and Muguruza!

WTA Wuhan: Another new match-up, Ivanovic v Muguruza set for Wednesday

Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
Time to ring the bell again for a new WTA match-up… the first match on the Centre Court on Wednesday will be one of just three all-seeded clashes featuring Ana Ivanovic and Garbiñe Muguruza in yet another first career meeting. Both players have struggled to find their best form over the…

Kuala Lumpur R2 previews and picks: Ferrer vs. Stepanek, Pospisil vs. Baghdatis

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
David Ferrer will kick off his Kuala Lumpur campaign on Thursday against fellow veteran Radek Stepanek. Vasek Pospisil and Marcos Baghdatis are also aiming for a place in the quarterfinals. (1) David Ferrer vs. (PR) Radek Stepanek Ferrer and Stepanek will be facing each other for the 11th time in…

Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life

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Interviewing the University of Louisville’s Alex Wesbrooks

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Interviewing Dartmouth’s Dan Martin

Madie Cook Interview: 4 Year NCAA Division 1 Player

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