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Roger Federer returned to the court Thursday at Wimbledon and needed just 11 minutes to complete a 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 second-round victory over Argentine teenager Juan Martin del Potro. via TheDenverChannel

“Especially today, I am very happy with the way I played, very aggressive, very consistent.” The Belgian prevails over Russian Elena Vesnina to make fourth round London: Is happiness the key to athletic achievement? Is inner peace the springboard to sporting greatness? Would Zen masters have - had they … via The Hindu

“He just seems very happy and relaxed to me.” A kind draw and signs of a return to form presage a good Wimbledon for Lleyton Hewitt, writes Richard Hinds in London. via The Sydney Morning Herald

When you play a top-10 quality player, you have to raise the level of your own game up a few notches. via Sify

“I can see why we would get some international players, because they need to practice on hard courts for the U.S Open” Young, talented and international players make up this year’s Comerica Challenger main draw. via Santa Cruz Sentinel

“We are aware of the incident and we have told our staff in the locker room to be extra vigilant, but it is difficult with so many people in the area. It is up to the player concerned to inform the police” Wimbledon stars have fallen victim to a sneak thief who has made […]

“I’m confident because I also beat Carlos Moya (Henman’s first round scalp) three years ago and he was fourth in the world then” Surbiton Trophy winner Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is confident he can go a long way at Wimbledon after reaching the third round on Thursday. via This is Local London

“I think Tim will win. He was fired up against Moya - it was the best I’ve even seen him play and I’ve been a fan for years. I can never understand the criticism he gets - he’s a gentleman and gives it his all.” Your thoughts on day four To get involved text […]

The American number three seed, who won the Artois Championships at Queen’s, found himself in command at two sets to love up in just over 50 minutes. via RTE.ie

We’d be disappointed if it didn’t rain at all. That happened once in the 90s, then again in 2003, and despite all the raving about strawberries and cream and summer dresses, there was an undercurrent of … via A simple desultory Philippic

“This year is a little bit different because really I did not feel that well at the French Open, so it definitely makes it better here for me.” Former Wimbledon champion Venus Williams came back from the dead to deny the “Graveyard of Champions” another scalp. via TalkSport

“He’s come a long way in a lot of areas” Andy Roddick covered the court well in his second-round win Wednesday at Wimbledon. via Kansas City Star

Japan’s Akiko Morigami, partnered with Jarmila Gajdosova of Slovakia, opened the day’s play positively on Court 17 of the All England Club by successfully beating the strong pairing of Swiss Emmanuelle … via Kyodo News

WANG’S THE MAN: Jimmy Wang is through to the second round in the men’’s, but Lu Yen-hsun had to retire injured. via The Taipei Times

“We’ve won three titles this year and we are coming here following a win, so our preparations could not have gone any better. “I see absolutely no reason why we can’t do well, we’ve got nothing to fear from any opponent.” ANDY MURRAY will make his Wimbledon bow this afternoon - as part of […]

WIMBLEDON, England Martina Hingis in 1996. Anna Kournikova in 1997. Jelena Dokic and Kim Clijsters in 1999. All reached the second week at Wimbledon at the age of 16.And now there is Tamira Paszek, the Austrian teenager training with Gustavo Kuerten coach Larri Passos in Brazil, who is one step away from joining that […]

“Despite the injury, I still feel like today was a big improvement from my first round. It’s only going to get tougher from here.” Less than three months after her 17th birthday, Maria Sharapova shrieked through the Wimbledon field — quite literally — beating former champions Lindsay Davenport in the semifinals and Serena Williams […]

“This is a strongly melodic collection, and one that swings out stylishly…Mimi Fox is a major talent…strongly recommended.” Moody’s Bistro & Lounge Cost: http://www.moodysbistro.com Description: Jazz Guitar Sensation Mimi Fox Will String Along Audiences at Moody’s Bistro & Lounge June 29 & 30 Truckee, CalifMimi Fox, one of the … via Tahoe World

“The way you play the ball changes (in this damp weather). The ball is slower and heavier but we’re all playing in the same conditions” Former top 10 Argentines David Nalbandian and Guillermo Canas negotiated the tough transition to grass to make it through to the second round at Wimbledon on Tuesday. via PittsburghLIVE.com […]

“Favorite for sure is Federer. Safin play maybe one time quarterfinals, but he don’t have very, very good results [on grass]. But always in every surface… he has unbelivable potential.” By Kamakshi Tandon R. Federer [1] vs. M. Safin [26] Centre CourtA - ” 3rd match Please don’t disappoint, is the prevailing sentiment about […]

“I was under pressure all the time” WAYNE Arthurs’ extraordinary Wimbledon farewell last night turned into improbable fairytale as the veteran Australian posted a brilliant straight-sets victory over world No. via The Courier Mail

Tennis: Three-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams came back from the brink of defeat to beat Alla Kudryavtseva. via Buzzle.com

“I really haven’t played in shorts before, but my skirt was so big” WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer won his 50th straight match on grass, needing only 11 minutes today to complete his 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory over 18-year-old Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina to reach the … via Journal News

“I have to stay focussed and take my chances.” Sania Mirza loses to Nadia Petrova; Leander Paes & Martin Damm advance London: Marat Safin was so very business-like and composed on the picturesque No.18 court that his stunning serenity appeared to highlight … via The Hindu

“But I look forward to taking a set from him especially the first one.” ROD HURDLE Thai hopes to blunt No 3 and his aces When Danai Udomchoke walks onto the Wimbledon court for his second-round match against world No 3 Andy Roddick today, the only thing that will be on his mind is […]

“You’ve had a few beers the evening before and not all (of the alcohol) was gone.” Veteran tennis star Jonas Bjorkman has generated headlines after saying he played with a hangover in a Davis Cup tie against Argentina last year. via The Sydney Morning Herald

“We’re always so positive with each other.” WIMBLEDON, England: Serena and Venus Williams made a successful return to doubles competition Thursday at Wimbledon. via International Herald Tribune

From correspondents in London, England, 11:30 PM IST Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza Thursday crashed out of the Wimbledon Championships when she lost 2-6, 2-6 to 11th seed Nadia Petrova of Russia. via India eNews

“The excitement that had simmered for nearly two weeks was at boiling point today. The crowd was dense, the centre court gates locked, the weather ideal.” Coach Lundgren put on gardening leave by LTA The LTA has been criticised after Davis Cup coach Peter Lundgren was put on leave to deal with a personal […]

“I got off to a bad start - I couldn’t move well and I struggled to find my own rhythm for playing” WIMBLEDON, England Japan’s Aiko Nakamura stormed into the second round of Wimbledon after beating Slovakian Martina Sucha in straight sets 7-5, 6-2 on the opening day of the championships Monday. via The […]