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Serena Williams and The Possibility of a 2015 Grand Slam

Jun 26, 2015 05:41 AM EDT

In 1988, a 19-year-old German named Steffi Graf ended the year by winning the Golden Slam, claiming all four Gland Slam singles titles including the Olympic Gold Medal. This year, world no. 1 Serena Williams is headed for the same direction minus the Olympic performance. If she wins Wimbledon and the US Open, Williams will only be the 2nd player in the Open Era to win all four grand slams in one year.

Caroline Wozniacki Reaches Semis at Eastbourne

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Jun 26, 2015 05:40 AM EDT

The tennis world knows that Caroline Wozniacki has what it takes to win. It’s not just her wicked two-handed backhand that can fire winners down the line. Her tenacity is also unmatched and it was well-displayed during the quarterfinals of the AEGON Eastbourne International as she edged Germany's Andrea Petkovic in straight sets.

Roger Federer: Still A Strong Contender For Wimbledon

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Jun 25, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

What do champions do days before the start of the most prestigious grand slam tournament in tennis? For Roger Federer, it was a day without a racquet and his full battle regalia. The Swiss world no. 1 was spotted in Zurich spending time with his twin girls and wife. Needless to say, he's not out of the Wimbledon contender list and the 33-year-old is eager to dominate the grass courts of SW 19.

WTA News Update: Eugenie Bouchard Suffers Injury; Will Still Play Wimbledon

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Jun 25, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

Months ago in New York City when the heat rose to a sweltering 30 C, Eugenie Bouchard called for a medical timeout in her 4th round US Open match against Ekaterina Makarova. Despite looking distressed as the medical staff took her blood pressure and rubbed ice bags on her legs, the tenacious Canadian went on to play but lost in straight sets. In her post-match interview, Bouchard emphasized that she would never retire from matches. But it wasn't the case at the Aegon International Eastbourne when the 21-year-old decided to pull out of her match against Belinda Bencic due to abdominal pain.

Maria Sharapova: A Force to Be Reckoned With at Wimbledon Open

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Jun 24, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

Maria Sharapova is known to be the highest-paid female athlete in the world, but there is more to this Russian star than her lofty endorsements. She has the ability to strike the ball cleanly from both sides of the court and her athleticism is nonpareil. And as the current 4th best player on tour, she is one of the favorites to win Wimbledon this year, the prestigious tournament which she once held as a 17-year old, beating a relentless Serena Williams in the 2004 final.

Belinda Bencic Topples Defending Champion at AEGON International

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Jun 24, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

In just 52 minutes, rising star Belinda Bencic put an end to Madison Key's title campaign at the Aegon International Eastbourne. The teenager powered her way to a straight set victory over the defending champion.

Wimbledon Open 2015 Update Rested Novak Djokovic Up and Ready for Another Slam Campaign

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Jun 23, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

It may have been difficult for Novak Djokovic to exit the French Open this year without the crown as he faltered in the finals losing to Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka despite impressive wins against grand slam champions Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray along the way. The Serb failed to deliver and lost in 4 sets, but he’s fully aware that his quest for grand slam prestige doesn't stop at eight.

WTA News Update: Genie Bouchard Heads Into Wimbledon With High Hopes

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Jun 23, 2015 06:31 AM EDT

It wasn't long ago when Eugenie Bouchard grabbed the headlines and became a media darling after her stellar performance in 3 of the 4 grand slams of the past year. Expectations were set and the world anticipated for the Canadian superstar to be the next big thing in tennis. But all smiles diminished when Bouchard seemed to have hit a slump.

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