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How empty will American tennis look once Williams sisters aren't around?
KEY BISCAYNE — Venus Williams spoke in a whisper late Saturday afternoon, the words of disappointment barely making it out of her mouth. She sounded tired. She sounded old. "I was having some pain, and then just wanted to see how I felt in the warm...Tags: Ayumi Morita, Sloane Stephens, Chris Evert, Andre Agassi, Sam Querrey
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Techy tennis rackets
![Tungsten. Basalt. Giant holes. "Smart" materials that morph from hard to soft. Tennis rackets, like everything in life, seem to get stranger and techier by the minute — but do they actually make you hit the ball better? We gathered four of the hottest new upper-end models from the biggest brands in the U.S., put them in the hands of enthusiastic players, from college-age to middle-age, and headed to the courts to find out.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/column/2010-05/54007931-29094933.jpg "Tungsten. Basalt. Giant holes. "Smart\" materials that morph from hard to soft. Tennis rackets, like everything in life, seem to get stranger and techier by the minute — but do they actually make you hit the ball better? We gathered four of the hottest new upper-end models from the biggest brands in the U.S., put them in the hands of enthusiastic players, from college-age to middle-age, and headed to the courts to find out.")
Tungsten. Basalt. Giant holes. "Smart" materials that morph from hard to soft. Tennis rackets, like everything in life, seem to get stranger and techier by the minute — but do they actually make you hit the ball better? We gathered four of the...Tags: Sports, Los Angeles Times, Andre Agassi, Science, Science and Technology
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Saturday Might Cap Off The Summer Of Serena
The Hartford CourantNEW YORK — Obviously, it was some of the loudest tennis ever played. There was more sustained shrieking than at a Justin Bieber concert. Yet in enduring the late summer heat, humidity and a swirling wind, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova also...Tags: John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Justin Bieber, Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova
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Wozniacki Retires From Semifinal Match Without Showing Much Pain
The Hartford CourantNEW HAVEN — The only discernible wince of pain on this Friday would be on the face of tournament director Anne Worcester. She was disappointed. Understanding, but disappointed. And who in Worcester's position wouldn't be? Caroline Wozniacki, the...Tags: Martina Navratilova, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), U.S. Open (tennis), The Barclays, Injuries and Wounds
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Serena Williams might be a diva, but she's no quitter
Maybe she wore one too many flashy outfits. Or maybe it was that angry outburst toward a U.S. Open referee two years ago or maybe it's simply the Hollywood company she keeps (reality television star Kim Kardashian, in particular) that turned some people...Tags: Television, Kim Kardashian, Surgery, Hospitals and Clinics, Minnesota Vikings
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Thursday's TV Talk Shows
Show TrackerThe Early Show Dirty gyms; retirement funds. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today “Tea party” movement. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC KTLA Morning News Comic Bill Bellamy. (N) 7 a.m. KTLA Good Morning America Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.); former British Prime Minister...... -
Rafael Nadal aiming for fourth straight Slam; Serena Williams is not
The Fabulous ForumThe Australian Open is about to begin, showing up at all hours of the day and night on our televisions (ESPN's family of networks) beginning Sunday. There are obvious story lines, the most compelling being the chance for Rafael Nadal...... -
Andre Agassi shows nude photo of Steffi Graf for charity -- or does he?
The Fabulous ForumAndre Agassi is quite a salesman. Using a rather unorthodox sales technique, the former tennis great managed to get $7,000 for a porcelain plate at a charity auction earlier this month in Taiwan. “You pay more than $4,000, and I...... -
Tennis champ Andre Agassi was a crystal meth user in the late '90s. How did he have time?
The Dish RagTennis star Andre Agassi was a regular meth freak? So much for pro athletes taking care of their bodies. In his new memoir, "Open," he reveals that he was using meth in the late '90s "I can't speak to addiction,...... -
Serena subdues Sharapova to defend Madrid title
ReutersMADRID (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams racked up the 50th title of her illustrious 18-year career when she thumped Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-4 to defend her Madrid Open crown on Sunday. Williams' victory, her fourth tournament success of 2013...Tags: Serena Williams, French Open, Virginie Razzano, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams
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Q&A: Tennis great Andre Agassi on retirement, return to play
Andre Agassi is playing tennis again. The winner of eight Grand Slam events has been retired since 2006, but he will compete against John McEnroe, Michael Chang and Jim Courier in Friday night’s Acura Champions Cup at Honda Center. Agassi, 42,...
Tags: John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, Association of Tennis Professionals, John Isner
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Serena spars with reporters over post-match dance
NEW YORK -- Serena Williams was hailed as the greatest women's tennis player ever on Saturday before reacting angrily to criticism of her exuberant Olympic celebrations. Two days before the start of the U.S. Open, Williams was testy with reporters,...Tags: Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova, Kim Clijsters, Wimbledon Championships, U.S. Open (tennis)
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