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Jamie Murray
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I've been delighted by the increased attention paid to Jamie by the British media this year in Andy's absence from Wimbledon, not to mention his & Eric's win over the 7th seeds, Erlich & Ram, yesterday evening. Below is an interview (well, more a Q&A) with him which appeared in yes...
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Henman lets rip at mediocrity culture in British tennis
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No British players were left in the singles by day 5 this year, the first time that's happened for 17 years. Speaking to reporters after his defeat to Feliciano Lopez in rd2 yesterday, Henman said "Yeah, it's depressing. I think for years we've been far too accepting of mediocrity. I think you lo...
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Murray blames British attitudes
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Murray blames British attitudes (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/6260352.stm) British number one Andy Murray has launched a wide-ranging attack on underachieving British tennis players and the authorities that run the sport. "The problem with British tennis is that there'...
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Week 27 - Futures F8 (M) - Kassel, Germany
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Just the 1 Brit has made the trip for qualifying here, as Gregory Howe is here Gregory Howe (GBR) unr vs. Andrew Howe (AUS) unr At least 1 Howe will make the second round! Very tough for Greg to qualify here, as in the final round he would have to overcome Phillip Marx, ranked at 595 (the top seed here is rank...
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Wimbledon - Day 6
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Rain delayed the start of play until 3.15 and then returnrd at 4.15 During which time Auckland/Curran beat Childs/O'Brien 6-2 6-1 Bloomers/Marray took the first game against 16th seeds Fyrstenberg/Kubot and held on to take first set 6-3 - Second set missed 2 break points but still on serve at 3-3 whe...
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Week 27 - Futures F4 (M) - Vandans, Austria
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Just the 1 Brit here in the qualifying draw... Unfortunately, Martin Baker lost in round 1 6-2, 6-2 to David Simon of Austria
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Wimbledon doubles, Day 5
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Lots of action tomorrow in addition to the unfinished men's matches. Apologies if I shouldn't be including the mixed... Goody & Hutch vs Kunitsyn & Tursunov in the 4th match on Court 4 Boggo & Mel South vs Benjamin Becker & Anna-Lena Groeneveld in the 5th match on Court 7 Delgo &...
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Boggo v Gucci
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dont know if they will get round to this today, currently becker v chela is 8-8 in the 5th. mahut/clement was also a huge match, and there is a ladies match still to play (sugi v south) before alex gets in action.
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Week 26 - Futures F3 (M) - Kenitra, Morocco
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Tournament Key : M-FU-MAR-03A-2007 Dates : 25 Jun to 01 Jul 2007 Venue : Kenitra, Morocco Surface : Clay Only Ed made this trip.... MD entry list... 8 - Seator, Ed GBR 1003
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Henman v Lopez
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Week 26 - Futures F9 (M) - Romania
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Tournament Key : M-FU-ROU-09A-2007 Dates : 25 Jun to 01 Jul 2007 Venue : Craiova, Romania Surface : Clay No-one in MD..as yet... QR1 : SAENZ, Matias (ARG) 3 v LANGFORD, James (GBR) MALO-CASADO, Borja (CHI) 4 v MILLER, Joshua (GBR) FEAVER, James (GBR) v LANGTON, Juan-Sebastian (SAM) ILLINGWOR...
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Wimbledon Doubles Day 4
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May/Bamford lost in straight sets to Ginepri/Parrott. Bloomers/Marray are about to start against the Raitwantantanatarina brothers
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Childs v Qureshi
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Anyone watching this match? Just started on BBCi
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Wimbledon Day 3 Doubles
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Lee Childs/Jamie Delgado are on court. Jamie has 3rd round points to defend here so mega important match. On serve at mo. Leegado about to serve at *1-2
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Henman vs Moya
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(Preview)
1-1 with serve so far. Tim serving: 15-0
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whats going on at the lta?
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GB coach given leave of absence Lundgren was named GB Davis Cup coach last October British Davis Cup coach Peter Lundgren has been given a leave of absence by the Lawn Tennis Association for "personal reasons". The Swede was repor...
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Blooms vrs Hewitt
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So we have 4 Brits on court at moment and Blooms is there with Hewitt. Not long on court and its 2-2, so keeping with Leyton so far
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Marray v Grosjean
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This is in the 1st set, Grosjean leading 5-2 Marray serving: 15-0: deep bh volley into corner 15-15: Powerful G bh return off 2nd serve 30-15: G goes just wide with the fh 30-30: Marray nets easy bh volley 30-40: brilliant scrambling from Grosjean, wins the pt with a lob and then a drop shot Game and 1st se...
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Baker Vrs Roger-Vasselin
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Not going well here I'm afraid. Jamie has just lost the 2nd set so he's 2 sets down. Really thought he would win this one but not going that way. Down 6-7 2-6
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Josh vrs Lopez
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Play has resumed here with Josh 2 sets down. Start of the 3rd and its 3-2 to Lopez, with Lopex having already broken. Not looking good
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Not only the BBC now the Times...
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It's Wimbledon time again so any Tom, Dick or Simon Cambers can be assigned to write Tennis stories. Here is a booboo at least as good as any made recently by the Beeb... ....Murray arrives in SW19 ranked No 42 and with two ATP Tour doubles titles under his belt, in San Jose and Memphis.... ....Having fou...
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Wimbledon - Day 1
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Weather permitting, the following Brits matches are to played on Monday: Court no.3 (Third Match) Joshua Goodall v Feliciano Lopez Court no.4 (Second Match) Jamie Baker v Edouard Roger-Vasselin Court no.6 (Third Match) Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi v Lee Childs
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Week 26 - Futures F7 (M) - Germany
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M Baker in qualifying here. Plays against Marrone of Italy in 1st round
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Wimbledon - Day 2
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Tuesday's OOP for courts with British men in action
Centre
1. Jamea Jackson (USA) v. Amelie Mauresmo (FRA)[4]
2 Gentlemen's Singles - 1st Rnd.
Carlos Moya (ESP)[25] v. Tim Henman (GBR)
To Finish 3-6 6-1 7-5 2-6 5-5
Court 1
1:00 pm Start
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Week 26 - Futures F3 (M) - Oslo, Norway
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Tournament Key : M-FU-NOR-03A-2007 Dates : 25 Jun to 01 Jul 2007 Venue : Oslo, Norway Surface : Clay QR1 : GBR MODEBE, Orion v BIH KORISTOVIC, Mirza NOR BJERKE, Nicholas v GBR HOWE, GregoryDEN MOLLER, Rasmus v GBR RAMBOTAS, JohnQR2 : (Both QR1 byes)1145 GBR FULFORD-JONES, Amadeus [3] v T.B.CGBR CAM...
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