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www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/16/roger-federer-and-family-mockedcelebrated-in-lucerne-carnival/

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Victoria Azarenka's latest tennis outfit is quite possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen...

I can't find any bloody photos though

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Ailing Federer out of Dubai Open tennis
(AFP) – 51 minutes ago

DUBAI — Ailing top-seed Roger Federer has pulled out of the two-million-dollar ATP Dubai Open due to a lung infection, officials said here Sunday.

"He has got a lung infection," said ATP circuit official Stephen Duckett. "He saw a doctor and he was advised not to play for a fortnight."

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Not sure Tsonga will do Dubai , he has a gastro-enterite , Robredo will take Federer 's place ..

Oh dear! I watched him in the semis of Marseille against Julien Benneteau, it was quite a match! I didn't realise he was ill...

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You can't say that without giving the sane, red blooded males on here some HARD EVIDENCE!

I tried, I TRIED! Hmm Getty images? To be fair, aside from her nose she is quite attractive isn't she? I could actually get fairly jealous...

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It wouldn't load on my computer, but I was talking about the pink frilly skirt outfit... And I said cute not hot/sexy...

Regarding competitiveness, they are involved in a competitive sport, therfore ruthlessness is expected. Also, Maria Sharapova is one of the most competitive women on the planet, but she is also one of the most listed after women on the planet....

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Thanks for a great article.

"I think it is my will to win, to have success. But more importantly, my love for the game is really big."

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      World No.6 Davydenko signs with Dunlop   

March 12th 2010 –

Dunlop are delighted to announce their new partnership with Russian tennis ace, Nikolay Davydenko for rackets, clothing and accessories. The partnership will also see Davydenko endorse Dunlop’s junior talent identification programme – D-Squad. Currently ranked no.6 in the ATP rankings, the Russian has been rising in prominence over the past few years with some strong performances, culminating in his sensational ATP title in London, where he became only the second person to defeat both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the same tournament.

Commenting on his new partnership Davydenko said: “I am really proud to be a brand ambassador for Dunlop and pleased to be working with one of the most iconic brands in Tennis ”.
Barry Leach, MD of Dunlop Sport said: “We are delighted to announce Nikolay as a Dunlop brand ambassador and believe he is one of the most exciting talents in tennis today. He has had an incredible start to the year and we look forward to seeing his performances in the months to come”.
Davydenko will immediately commence testing of Dunlop’s new 2011 technology.

Interesting to hear Davydenko’s ditching his beloved Prince Ozone Pro Tour racket, the stick that he credited for most of his big wins. (Didn’t he play with the same exact racket for an entire tournament, once, winning the whole thing?) He had a deal with Prince from 2005 – 2008 and remained brand loyal even when it expired. Asked about playing without a contract after he won the 2009 year-ending championships, Kolya said:
“Doesn’t matter, [about] other racquets… for me it’s important how I play first, not about money, how much another company pay for me. Then I [risk] losing everything, out of Top 10.”
He also said: “Prince give everything to [Prince endorser Maria] Sharapova, and no money anymore.” (quotes via tennis.com)
Prince and Davydenko signed a temporary (it appears very temporary) deal during this year’s Australian Open. I guess the love’s gone and Kolya’s decided to move on. I hope it works out for him – a guy of his talent, work ethic and achievements deserves a real deal.

GTT.