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withleather.com - 1/16/2008
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I was scrolling through my program guide last night, and on one of the ESPNs I saw the word "Tennis." And I was all, "What the...?" But it turns out the Australian Open is going on -- Who knew, right? -- and number three seed Jelena Jankovic was nearly upset on the first day by up-and-comer Tamira Paszek . Jankovic had to saved three match points to edge ...
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Now Introducing Tamira Paszek
Larry Brown Sports —
They say pictures are worth a thousand words, so I won’t waste any more of them.
More pics of the must-see Tamira Paszek in a tight-fitting top after the jump.
So yeah, she’s a tennis player from Austria and lost to Jelena Jankovic in the Australian Open this week. Oh yeah. And she’s 17. But that’s not for too long.
Thanks to Andy for passing along. (also spotted at Deadspin, SbB, and WL)
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