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That One Time Gulbis Ruined the Tennis by Beating Delpo

Posted on July 30, 2011December 5, 2014 by Agallivant

Peggy and I weathered crazy LA traffic to see a match at the LA Open (officially Farmer’s Classic) in 2011. We were pretty excited about it, because the draw hadn’t been particularly…

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SAP Open is Too Close for Me to Ignore

Posted on February 15, 2011December 5, 2014 by Agallivant

The SAP Open tournament is in San Jose; Verdasco (returning ’10 champ) and Delpo were slated to show and I have a friend that lives in the city. Those were some pretty…

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This tourney has leggs (bad pun)

Posted on August 9, 2009October 8, 2013 by Agallivant

The Legg Mason tournament reminds of Halle — it has a small town/local vibe. The crowd really gets behind Americans and are very vocal in their support. It’s a stark contrast to…

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Tennis in a Seaside Sleepy Town

Posted on June 18, 2009December 5, 2014 by Agallivant

After a glorious break in Berlin, I’m back in London and feeling tennis withdrawals. I ventured to Eastbourne via a quick train ride to pass the day. Can you say intimate? It…

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Halle (Gerry Weber Open) in Pictures

Posted on June 14, 2009October 11, 2014 by Agallivant

While Halle did not feature compelling matches in the days I visited, I did get to see some fun doubles, experience Verdasco losing spectacularly to Petz and Clement throwing a temper tantrum….

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Halle- A Mom and Pop Grass Tournament to Love

Posted on June 13, 2009December 5, 2014 by Agallivant

After taking stock in Berlin, I decided I might as well venture out to the Halle tournament. They promised me Federer but he withdrew! I forgive him since he finally bagged the…

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We Came for Federer but Settled for Verdasco

Posted on June 12, 2009December 5, 2014 by Agallivant

I struck up a conversation with this Korean girl on the train to Halle. It was my last day at the tournament and we decided to spend the day together. I wish…

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