By Alexandra Willis 2 September 2010 Another controversial foot fault at the US Open at Flushing Meadows has prompted calls for tennis to extend the Hawk-Eye challenge system to include foot faults. One year on from the explosive incident that saw Serena Williams docked a penalty point after she was called for a foot fault […]
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Trick shots attracting fans as Roger Federer leads by example in the Big Apple
By Alexandra Willis 1 September 2010 . Roger Federer is winning back fans alienated by his bitter demeanour at Wimbledon after producing another thrilling between-the-legs trick shot during his first round victory over Brian Dabul at the US Open in New York. The shot, which Federer pulled off against Novak Djokovic on the same court […]
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ALEX WILLIS: ‘The announcement that Serena Williams will not be competing at this year’s US Open was greeted with a mixture of bafflement, befuzzlement, and surprise. But there was also a collective sigh of relief’
ALEXANDRA WILLIS is the Deputy Editor of ACE Tennis Magazine, and alongside mag work and an affair with social media, has the dubious honour of following British players to Grand Slam qualifying from time to time as part of her professional duties. If you happen to bump into her court-side, she’ll probably tell you that she […]
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Federer ‘real or fake’ video sends Swiss genius to top of viewing charts
By Alexandra Willis 20 August 2010 . The debate raging over whether Roger Federer’s seemingly breathtaking feat during filming for a Gillette advert is real or fake has prompted it to become one of the most viewed tennis videos on YouTube. The clip, which shows the 16-time Grand Slam champion serve a water bottle off […]
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HINGIS ON KOURNIKOVA: ‘You have a partner and also a friend at the same time; you’re not alone on the court. We would joke around a bit, but be serious when we needed to be’
ALEXANDRA WILLIS is the Deputy Editor of ACE Tennis Magazine, and alongside mag work and an affair with social media, has the dubious honour of following British players to Grand Slam qualifying from time to time as part of her professional duties. If you happen to bump into her court-side, she’ll probably tell you that she […]
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Wimbledon breaks with tradition to add colour for 2012 Olympics
By Alexandra Willis At The All England Club 13 August 2010 The All England Club today announced that it will be relaxing its strict ‘all-white’ tennis clothing regulations for the athletes competing at the Olympic tennis event at Wimbledon in 2012. The rule, which has drawn criticism from the likes of Andre Agassi and John […]
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