Digging in for a battle
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The current status, performances and prospects of top men and wome tennis players were evaluated. Among the top players are Thomas Muster, Berasategui, Bruguera, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Steffi Graf and Conchita Martinez. The European players are expected to provide stiff competition to US players since the Americans are not used to clay courts.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1995
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Bring back small tournaments
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A mini-tour composed of one-week events held at small-site venues could help provide tennis with the charm and intimacy that big events today so sorely lack. Such a tour would help revitalize the game and draw back fans nostalgic for the up-close intimacy of tennis before it became overly commercialized.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1995
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Larsson's cup runneth over
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Upcoming tennis star Magnus Larsson defeated Pete Sampras in the Compaq Grand Slam Cup and was instrumental in Sweden's defeat of Russia in the Davis cup final. Larsson is currently ranked 19th and his career earnings now total $1,590,317.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1995
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