thetennistimes.com - 5/24/2009
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Andre Agassi said that Rafael Nadal actually has a shot at winning the Grand Slam this year. The Grand Slam is winning all four majors in one calendar year and it is a feat accomplished by only two men, Don Budge and Rod Laver. Currently Nadal is the 2-7 favourite for the French Open title, ...
thetennistimes.com - 5/19/2009
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After a great Wimbledon exhibition match Andre Agassi
and Steffi Graf are schedule to now compete in...
another exhibition match on Saturday the 6th of June at Roland Garros. The famous couple will be playing on Court 7 at 11am. If you are heading to Roland Garros make sure you dont miss this ...
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Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf to Play At Roland Garros 2009
thetennistimes.com - 5/19/2009
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22 years old Spaniard tennis player Rafael Nadal
during a tournament in Madrid said that men’s calendar...
is overloaded. World’s number one played 14 matches in 3 weeks so he could win clay tournaments in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome as well as the final in Madrid. But, he ...
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Rafael Nadal:Men’s Calendar Has Too Many Matches!
thetennistimes.com - 5/26/2009
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Prior to the French Open starting Rafael Nadal
the current world number 1 lost an exhibition match....
At the exhibition match Rafael Nadal was defeated by Argentinian player Brian Dabul who is located on 109th on ATP list. The match was part of “Benny Berthet” charity exhibition ...
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King of clay has been defeated in Paris!!!
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Lleyton Hewitt Beats Ivo Karlovic In Frech Open First Round
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... Berthet” charity exhibition matches. The match was only one set and Rafa was defeated 7-5. However, it is completely understandable that Rafa did not want to risk injury before Roland Garros and has not demonstrated the full power that has made him the number one player in the world. However, young Dabul succeeded in something that none of the world`s greatest tennis players have, which is to defeat the king of clay in his invincible Paris.
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