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Gilbert Misrepresents Blake’s Chances

August 31, 2009

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Brad Gilbert has always been a good commentator, but as he proved once again today, he is much better when he sticks to Xs & Os and forgets the hype. At the end of James Blake‘s uninspired win against Rueben Ramirez-Hidalgo, Gilbert stunned this watcher (and Cliff Drysdale) by proclaiming that Blake has to like […]

Open Prepares for Another Half-Baked and Overblown Opening Night

August 31, 2009

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Can something be half-baked and overblown? Yes. Tonight’s matches featuring Andy Roddick and Serena Williams will be preceded by a gala honoring David Robinson, Mia Hamm and Andre Agassi for their philanthropy. Music will be provided by the O’Jays and Rob Thomas (Why? Insert rolling eyes here) One definition of half-baked is “íll-conceived.” That nicely […]

Justine Henin Returns

August 31, 2009

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Rumor has it that Justine Henin will return to competitive tennis in January. Do I feel the need to qualify my headline with a hedge? Uhm.. Hell no! I told you in January this day would come. I felt it even more when Serena started dominating the slams. And when Kim Clijsters returned three weeks […]