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The BNP Paribas Open = Awesome!
Next Monday we’re flying to SoCal to attend the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA. Outside of the majors this is my favorite tournament. … Article source: FuzzyYellowBalls.com »
Shark Bites: Indian Wells & Miami
Roger Federer is the only active player to win both the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami in the same year, accomplishing the feat in 2005-06. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
Roger Federer and Ballet Dancing
Interesting article in today’s Washington Post — Roger Federer’s movement around the tennis court is the inspiration behind some of the dance routines in the Washington Ballet’s current production of The Great Gatsby. … Article source: FuzzyYellowBalls.com »
Garden of Earthly Delights
by Pete Bodo Snow day, for the second time this month! Not only that, but both of these recent winter storms hit New York on Thursday, translating to a three-day weekend. I spent this morning cleaning off the truck (no need to screw around with snow shovels when you have four-wheel drive and the... »
A Flood of Federers
by Pete Bodo Good afternoon, all you screen-based life forms. I was struck by a two-pronged complaint at yesterday's "Long Knives" post, and I think it's worthy of exploration in a separate story. It's the notion that Nick Bollettieri, his academy, and his teaching philosophy are somehow responsible for the decline of American tennis, as... »
Flip-Flop Fun
by Pete Bodo Howdy, everyone. Just got back from Vieques and Culebra late last night; it was a wonderful trip (except that part when I spilled a full cup of scalding coffee in my lap on the flight home, while seat-belted in. Want to talk about torture?). If you like beaches, that pair of... »
Federer out of Dubai with lung infection (AP)
Roger Federer withdrew on Sunday from the Dubai Championships because of a lung infection. Organizers said that the top-ranked Swiss star picked up the infection last week and will miss the $2 million event, which starts Monday, for the second straight year. A four-time winner in Dubai, Federer will rest for two weeks and... »
Federer will miss Dubai event with lung infection
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Dubai Championships because of a lung infection. … Article source: SI.com »
Federer out of Dubai with illness
World number one and four-time champion Roger Federer pulls out of the Dubai Championships because of a lung infection. … Article source: news.bbc.co.uk »
Federer Forced To Withdraw From Dubai With Lung Infection
Four-time former champion Roger Federer has been forced to withdraw from the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships due to a lung infection. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »