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In the semifinals she was UNFORTUNATELY BEATEN by number two seed Kim Clijsters. At least that semifinal EFFORT in The French OPEN that year gained her a seed at the NEXT Wimbledon Championship.

In the semifinals she was unfortunately beaten by number two seed Kim Clijsters. At least that semifinal effort in The French Open that year gained her a seed at the next Wimbledon Championship.

Virginia's American opponent, Dr Reneé Richards, had previously played as Richard Raskind, before undergoing gender reassignment surgery two years earlier. In 1960 he was beaten in the final of the US Nationals at Forest Hills, New York by Australian Neale FRASER; and 17 years later the 42 year-old ophthalmologist SUFFERED defeat again at the same venue. Quite a distinction nonetheless to have played in the US Championships and competed in both the men's and women's SINGLES events!

Virginia's American opponent, Dr Reneé Richards, had previously played as Richard Raskind, before undergoing gender reassignment surgery two years earlier. In 1960 he was beaten in the final of the US Nationals at Forest Hills, New York by Australian Neale Fraser; and 17 years later the 42 year-old ophthalmologist suffered defeat again at the same venue. Quite a distinction nonetheless to have played in the US Championships and competed in both the men's and women's singles events!

With the EXCEPTION of a PLAYER retiring from a match DUE to illness or injury, a set is over once one player has at LEAST 6 games won, and has won at least two more games than his or her OPPONENT. Sometimes a tie-breaking game is played to decide a 6-game to 6-game tie. In this case, 7 games to 6 games is the only possible outcome of a complete set from the choices given.

With the exception of a player retiring from a match due to illness or injury, a set is over once one player has at least 6 games won, and has won at least two more games than his or her opponent. Sometimes a tie-breaking game is played to decide a 6-game to 6-game tie. In this case, 7 games to 6 games is the only possible outcome of a complete set from the choices given.

The serve is the thing that STARTS the point and is CONSIDERED one of the key FACTORS if you want to win a tennis match. The return is the first shot for the RETURNER, but it does not start the point. A slice is just a type of shot but there can be a slice serve. At no stage during a point are you actually ALLOWED to throw the ball.

The serve is the thing that starts the point and is considered one of the key factors if you want to win a tennis match. The return is the first shot for the returner, but it does not start the point. A slice is just a type of shot but there can be a slice serve. At no stage during a point are you actually allowed to throw the ball.

BORG won the slam a total of SIX times, and won it four times in a ROW between 1978-1981.

Borg won the slam a total of six times, and won it four times in a row between 1978-1981.

SHARAPOVA LOST to an unseeded COMPATRIOT, and Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic STUNNED ANDY Roddick.

Sharapova lost to an unseeded compatriot, and Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic stunned Andy Roddick.

Out of the four Grand Slam events in the world of tennis, Wimbledon is played on natural grass court. MEANWHILE, the French Open is played on clay courts. On the other hand, both U.S. Open and Australian Open are played on hard courts. Hard courts give a high and CONSISTENT BOUNCE. Clay courts will ABSORB the pace of tennis balls; hence the bounce will be LOW and inconsistent.

Out of the four Grand Slam events in the world of tennis, Wimbledon is played on natural grass court. Meanwhile, the French Open is played on clay courts. On the other hand, both U.S. Open and Australian Open are played on hard courts. Hard courts give a high and consistent bounce. Clay courts will absorb the pace of tennis balls; hence the bounce will be low and inconsistent.

The TOURNAMENT is HELD each JANUARY at Melbourne Park, Australia. The complex was formerly known as Flinders Park, and was constructed in time for the 1988 tournament to meet the demands of the evolving tournament that has outgrown Kooyong CAPACITY. When the Australian OPEN was played at Kooyong, it was played on grass, then later on hard court.

The tournament is held each January at Melbourne Park, Australia. The complex was formerly known as Flinders Park, and was constructed in time for the 1988 tournament to meet the demands of the evolving tournament that has outgrown Kooyong capacity. When the Australian Open was played at Kooyong, it was played on grass, then later on hard court.

Indian Wells in California is OFTEN considered just below the caliber of Grand Slams when it comes to talent and diversity; unlike the European Masters 1000 events, it draws a huge number of players to the beautiful desert SETTING. The 2010 tournament was surprising because the top seeds faltered. Federer lost a heartbreaking match to Marcos Baghdatis after failing to CAPITALIZE on a match point. Murray was defeated by Soderling in the quarters, Nadal lost 7-6 in the third set to Ljubicic, and Djokovic lost to Ljubicic in the fourth round. Del Potro was out with a WRIST injury that would hamper him for the first half of the year. The giant-killing Croat defeated Andy Roddick 7-6, 7-6 in the FINAL for his first Masters 1000 title.

Indian Wells in California is often considered just below the caliber of Grand Slams when it comes to talent and diversity; unlike the European Masters 1000 events, it draws a huge number of players to the beautiful desert setting. The 2010 tournament was surprising because the top seeds faltered. Federer lost a heartbreaking match to Marcos Baghdatis after failing to capitalize on a match point. Murray was defeated by Soderling in the quarters, Nadal lost 7-6 in the third set to Ljubicic, and Djokovic lost to Ljubicic in the fourth round. Del Potro was out with a wrist injury that would hamper him for the first half of the year. The giant-killing Croat defeated Andy Roddick 7-6, 7-6 in the final for his first Masters 1000 title.

The two Williams sisters - Venus and Serena - are from the USA. Serena was unable to play in early 2011 due to eye problems but after 6 months was back in business, trying to move back up the rankings and make up for the POINTS she'd lost.

The two Williams sisters - Venus and Serena - are from the USA. Serena was unable to play in early 2011 due to eye problems but after 6 months was back in business, trying to move back up the rankings and make up for the points she'd lost.

Del POTRO reached TWO Masters Finals that year, LOSING to Nadal at Indian Wells and Djokovic in Shanghai. Raonic also LOST to Nadal in Canada while Isner fell to Nadal in Cincinnati.

Del Potro reached two Masters Finals that year, losing to Nadal at Indian Wells and Djokovic in Shanghai. Raonic also lost to Nadal in Canada while Isner fell to Nadal in Cincinnati.

Nadal's WINS came at the Australian Open in 2009 and 2012; his French Open wins came in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011. He also beat Federer at Wimbledon in 2008. Since then he also beat Federer at the Australian Open in 2014.

Nadal's wins came at the Australian Open in 2009 and 2012; his French Open wins came in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011. He also beat Federer at Wimbledon in 2008. Since then he also beat Federer at the Australian Open in 2014.

Evert and Navratilova PLAYED each other an astounding EIGHTY times. They were TOUGH competitors on the court but ALSO became great friends during their playing days and even into RETIREMENT.

Evert and Navratilova played each other an astounding eighty times. They were tough competitors on the court but also became great friends during their playing days and even into retirement.

The last week of June and the first week of JULY are historically the dates of The Wimbledon Championships. Weather permitting, play is scheduled 14 days. It begins on Monday and ENDS on SUNDAY. The MIDDLE Sunday is a rest DAY but has been used as a catch-up for rain delays a few times since its inception.

The last week of June and the first week of July are historically the dates of The Wimbledon Championships. Weather permitting, play is scheduled 14 days. It begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. The middle Sunday is a rest day but has been used as a catch-up for rain delays a few times since its inception.

The RECORDED TIME was 120 MILES an hour. BRENDA retired in 1999.

The recorded time was 120 miles an hour. Brenda retired in 1999.

Pat won it in 1997 and 1998. In 1998 he defeated fellow countryman MARK Philippoussis.

Pat won it in 1997 and 1998. In 1998 he defeated fellow countryman Mark Philippoussis.

Although doing EXTREMELY WELL in MANY tournaments, she did not WIN a final.

Although doing extremely well in many tournaments, she did not win a final.

If the opponent's BALL LANDS on a line, it is CONSIDERED WELL (in) and they get the point.

If the opponent's ball lands on a line, it is considered well (in) and they get the point.

Gigi wax NATASHA's partner, DESPITE playing for the USA she originally came from PUERTO RICO.

Gigi wax Natasha's partner, despite playing for the USA she originally came from Puerto Rico.

ONE of the HARDEST SHOTS to RETURN.

One of the hardest shots to return.

His SIX French OPEN titles fit nicely in the history books ALONGSIDE his five consecutive Wimbledon titles (1976 to 1980).

His six French Open titles fit nicely in the history books alongside his five consecutive Wimbledon titles (1976 to 1980).

THOMAS Enqvist won the ATP TOURNAMENT of Marseilles THREE times! He did so in 1997, 1998 and 2002.

Thomas Enqvist won the ATP Tournament of Marseilles three times! He did so in 1997, 1998 and 2002.

It's not quite as impressive as an ace, but the service winner is just as EASY for the server. If the receiver of SERVE gets the racquet on the BALL and the return isn't good, it's a service winner. An ace is a serve the receiver does not even TOUCH.

It's not quite as impressive as an ace, but the service winner is just as easy for the server. If the receiver of serve gets the racquet on the ball and the return isn't good, it's a service winner. An ace is a serve the receiver does not even touch.

Iva Majoli won the women's SINGLES Roland Garros in 1997 at the age of 19 after beating MARTINA Hingis in the FINAL.

Iva Majoli won the women's singles Roland Garros in 1997 at the age of 19 after beating Martina Hingis in the final.

The Masters CUP was HELD in SYDNEY which encouraged Hewitt even more to win it.

The Masters Cup was held in Sydney which encouraged Hewitt even more to win it.

Jennifer's loss was RANKED the BIGGEST UPSET of the WHOLE tournament.

Jennifer's loss was ranked the biggest upset of the whole tournament.

Having been invited by a Greek friend from his university days to spend the Easter holidays in Athens, John Boland looked forward to soaking up the SUN and having a relaxing time. His friend, Thrasyvoulos MANAUS, who was involved with the organizing committee in charge of the Olympic men's tennis events, had other ideas however, and persuaded John that the only tennis court available in Athens just happened to be in the Olympic venue, so if he fancied a quick game..! Having won the singles, he was SUBSEQUENTLY persuaded that, by virtue of the fact that he had studied in Bonn, he was half-German and therefore ELIGIBLE to play for Germany, which he did, winning the GOLD medal in the men's doubles.

Having been invited by a Greek friend from his university days to spend the Easter holidays in Athens, John Boland looked forward to soaking up the sun and having a relaxing time. His friend, Thrasyvoulos Manaus, who was involved with the organizing committee in charge of the Olympic men's tennis events, had other ideas however, and persuaded John that the only tennis court available in Athens just happened to be in the Olympic venue, so if he fancied a quick game..! Having won the singles, he was subsequently persuaded that, by virtue of the fact that he had studied in Bonn, he was half-German and therefore eligible to play for Germany, which he did, winning the gold medal in the men's doubles.

MANY people CONSIDER the Nasdaq-100 the 5TH GRAND Slam.

Many people consider the Nasdaq-100 the 5th Grand Slam.

At the END of the match, STATISTICIANS compute the number of WINNERS a player has to the number of errors he or she COMMITTED. Obviously, the more winners than errors, the greater the chance that you won the match.

At the end of the match, statisticians compute the number of winners a player has to the number of errors he or she committed. Obviously, the more winners than errors, the greater the chance that you won the match.

Some players USE the SAYING "when it doubt, call it out", although this may not be right. In FACT, USTA rules that players have to give their opponents "the BENEFIT of the doubt" and call the ball in EVEN though they didn't see it land in.

Some players use the saying "when it doubt, call it out", although this may not be right. In fact, USTA rules that players have to give their opponents "the benefit of the doubt" and call the ball in even though they didn't see it land in.

The slice shot spins backwards causing it to skid through on your opponent when it hits the ground. It can also cause the ball to bounce up rather than skid on different surfaces, like grass. This shot is ONE that can be a HANDY shot to have if you are trying to change the game up. Forehand, this is the shot on the prefered side of the PLAYER. Backhand, this is the shot on the non-prefered side of the player. Serve, this is an above HEAD shot that STARTS the point.

The slice shot spins backwards causing it to skid through on your opponent when it hits the ground. It can also cause the ball to bounce up rather than skid on different surfaces, like grass. This shot is one that can be a handy shot to have if you are trying to change the game up. Forehand, this is the shot on the prefered side of the player. Backhand, this is the shot on the non-prefered side of the player. Serve, this is an above head shot that starts the point.

Rod LAVER is at the Australian Open ARENA. Arthur Ashe is the STADIUM at the US Open, and PHILIPPE Chatrier is the biggest stadium in the French Open. Wimbledon's main court is called CENTRE Court.

Rod Laver is at the Australian Open arena. Arthur Ashe is the stadium at the US Open, and Philippe Chatrier is the biggest stadium in the French Open. Wimbledon's main court is called Centre Court.

Those players were SURPRISES of WIMBLEDON 2008. Safin DEFEATED NOVAK Djokovic, and Zheng defeated Ana Ivanovo.

Those players were surprises of Wimbledon 2008. Safin defeated Novak Djokovic, and Zheng defeated Ana Ivanovo.

A TENNIS ball is normally yellow in color. Pressurized tennis balls are FILLED with inert NITROGEN GAS in their cores. The gas used must be inactive or inert. Hydrogen is highly inflammable.

A tennis ball is normally yellow in color. Pressurized tennis balls are filled with inert nitrogen gas in their cores. The gas used must be inactive or inert. Hydrogen is highly inflammable.

There is no LIMIT to the number of TIMES you can serve a LET, ALTHOUGH it can be nail-biting for the server.

There is no limit to the number of times you can serve a let, although it can be nail-biting for the server.

Davis Cup has sadly been neglected in recent years by many of the top players, who often use the weeks off to rest for upcoming events. 2010 was no different. The first-round matchups were scintillating. Spain under Nadal was set against Federer's Switzerland, the United States was drawn against a Djokovic-led SERBIA, and Argentina's deep squad faced off against Sweden. UNFORTUNATELY, Nadal and Federer were both hurt, making the MATCH a struggle between Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka and Spain's David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro. RODDICK decided not to play Davis Cup in 2010, a major factor in the American's defeat to Serbia 3-2. With Del Potro hurt, Argentina's victory over Sweden was owed to the momentous return of David Nalbandian. Croatia swept Ecuador, Israel faltered to Chile, the Czech Republic beat Belgium, France beat Germany, and Russia squeaked out a WIN over India.

The quarterfinals were later in the year and also were surprising. Defending champions Spain were without Nadal, but their loss 5-0 to France was shocking. Argentina beat Russia, with Nalbandian's heroics. Serbia won a culturally-controversial match over Croatia, and the Czech Republic eliminated Chile.

Davis Cup has sadly been neglected in recent years by many of the top players, who often use the weeks off to rest for upcoming events. 2010 was no different. The first-round matchups were scintillating. Spain under Nadal was set against Federer's Switzerland, the United States was drawn against a Djokovic-led Serbia, and Argentina's deep squad faced off against Sweden. Unfortunately, Nadal and Federer were both hurt, making the match a struggle between Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka and Spain's David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro. Roddick decided not to play Davis Cup in 2010, a major factor in the American's defeat to Serbia 3-2. With Del Potro hurt, Argentina's victory over Sweden was owed to the momentous return of David Nalbandian. Croatia swept Ecuador, Israel faltered to Chile, the Czech Republic beat Belgium, France beat Germany, and Russia squeaked out a win over India.

The quarterfinals were later in the year and also were surprising. Defending champions Spain were without Nadal, but their loss 5-0 to France was shocking. Argentina beat Russia, with Nalbandian's heroics. Serbia won a culturally-controversial match over Croatia, and the Czech Republic eliminated Chile.

After WINNING the French Open Li Na moved to number 4, but LOST that spot shortly afterwards. She was also RUNNER up in the Australian Open.

After winning the French Open Li Na moved to number 4, but lost that spot shortly afterwards. She was also runner up in the Australian Open.

FEDERER won 5 MATCHES at the Australian Open, 4 at ROLAND Garros, 1 at Wimbledon and 3 at the US Open.

Federer won 5 matches at the Australian Open, 4 at Roland Garros, 1 at Wimbledon and 3 at the US Open.

Berdych defeated Federer in the quarter-finals and it was his earliest US Open DEFEAT SINCE 2003. Nadal WITHDREW from the tournament that YEAR. MURRAY won the tournament.

Berdych defeated Federer in the quarter-finals and it was his earliest US Open defeat since 2003. Nadal withdrew from the tournament that year. Murray won the tournament.

If you answered Bill Tilden you aren't far wrong. Big Bill Tilden did make eight finals in a row, but it wasn't the U.S. Open then. BACK in Tilden's day’s tennis was not open, and the EVENT was CALLED the U.S. National Championships.

If you answered Bill Tilden you aren't far wrong. Big Bill Tilden did make eight finals in a row, but it wasn't the U.S. Open then. Back in Tilden's day’s tennis was not open, and the event was called the U.S. National Championships.

Wimbledon was the first tennis tournament and was held at The All England CROQUET and LAWN Tennis Club in the district of Wimbledon in London, England. In 1877, with a field of 22, the only EVENT was for MEN's singles. The winner was SPENCER Gore. He defeated William Marshall.

Wimbledon was the first tennis tournament and was held at The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club in the district of Wimbledon in London, England. In 1877, with a field of 22, the only event was for men's singles. The winner was Spencer Gore. He defeated William Marshall.

The 2000 Wimbledon crown is VENUS' first Grand Slam TITLE. She beat Lindsay Davenport in the FINAL 6-3 7-6.

The 2000 Wimbledon crown is Venus' first Grand Slam title. She beat Lindsay Davenport in the final 6-3 7-6.

1 POINT = 15, 2 points = 30, 3 points = 40, 4 points = Game.

1 point = 15, 2 points = 30, 3 points = 40, 4 points = Game.

MARTINA Navratilova.

Martina Navratilova.

MUSTER won in 95 ... Bruguera in 93 and 94 ... Kafelnikov in 96 ... Courier in 91 and 92.

Muster won in 95 ... Bruguera in 93 and 94 ... Kafelnikov in 96 ... Courier in 91 and 92.

All THREE SISTERS had successful careers PLAYING for Bulgaria.

All three sisters had successful careers playing for Bulgaria.

There is REALLY no DOUBT about this one, once you HEAR it shouted at Wimbledon so many TIMES!

There is really no doubt about this one, once you hear it shouted at Wimbledon so many times!

Five of Jimmy Connors' EIGHT GRAND Slam titles CAME at the U.S. OPEN.

Five of Jimmy Connors' eight Grand Slam titles came at the U.S. Open.

This young SPANIARD (as he then was) had won the doubles title at the Junior ROLAND Garros CHAMPIONSHIPS and was a RUNNER up there in the SINGLES.

This young Spaniard (as he then was) had won the doubles title at the Junior Roland Garros Championships and was a runner up there in the singles.

With deuce, ad in, and ad out, there's no telling how long a GAME MIGHT go on or how MANY servers will be INVOLVED.

With deuce, ad in, and ad out, there's no telling how long a game might go on or how many servers will be involved.