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Philippoussis dominates on the way to championship in Surprise

Mark Philippoussis has stated several times this week that he’d like to get back on the ATP Tour. If his play on Sunday is any indication, it would be foolish to doubt him. Philippoussis used his tremendous first serve and [...]

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Kournikova and Harkleroad light up the court in Surprise

Two of the most beautiful women in the history of tennis graced Stadium Court at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. Anna Kournikova, who remains one of the biggest names in [...]

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Philippoussis, Chang impressive at CTCA Tennis Championships in Surprise

They couldn’t have more contrasting styles. But on Saturday, Mark Philippoussis and Michael Chang will face each other for the Group B championship and a berth in Sunday’s championship match at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships at [...]

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McEnroe gives the fans what they came for in Surprise

Some things never change, and that’s a good thing. One of the things that has remained constant over the years is John McEnroe, the “brat” who burst on to the international tennis scene in the late 70′s with oodles of [...]

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Philippoussis, Courier winners in opening matches at CTCA Tennis Championships

A year ago, Mark Philippoussis’ stay in Surprise, Arizona wasn’t a very memorable one. Last October, the Aussie was ousted in the first round of the 2009 Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships by Wayne Ferreira rather unceremoniously, 6-3, [...]

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Field set for 3rd Annual Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships in Surprise

Next month, professional tennis returns to the Valley of the Sun, as the 3rd Annual Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships will take place at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex from October 20th through 24th. The pairings for [...]

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Kournikova coming to Surprise! Oh, and McEnroe too

The third annual Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships are on tap for this October at the beautiful Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, and another stellar field has been announced for this year’s tournament. John McEnroe, who won the [...]

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Phoenix’s Bethanie Mattek-Sands Leads USA Fed Cup Team – Two Wins On Sunday as USA Upsets Russia

The United States Fed Cup team turned to Phoenix’s Bethanie Mattek-Sands more than once this past weekend to beat a powerhouse Russian squad that has won the tournament four of the last five times. The United States will now face [...]

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Phoenix’s Mattek-Sands reps U.S. in Fed Cup semis

The Fed Cup, women’s tennis’ answer of the Davis Cup is down to the semifinals for this year. The United States team, captained by Mary Joe Fernandez, will host Russia (and 6th-ranked singles player Elena Dementieva) this weekend at the [...]

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[Audio] STBNL Thursday – Cliff Lee is not human

Chuck Powell of 98.7 The Peak joins me for the Thursday edition of the “Show To Be Named Later” on Fanster.com. On the discussion docket today: Game 1 of the World Series, and the Phillies’ convincing 6-1 win over the [...]

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