Game, Set and Match - a list by hanahula

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Professional tennis, much like professional golf, is played year-round, with players following the warm weather from Australia to France to Wimbledon to the USA with oodles of smaller tournaments in between. And while some may think that watching tennis is akin to watching the grass grow on the court, I love nearly everything about the game, its etiquette, dress code and larger-than-life player personalities.

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RalphLauren: Men's US Open Wingfield Polo

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As the 2008 U.S. Open enters its second and final week, the playing field has been narrowed down considerably. After the third round of men's singles matches, the following players remain in the running: Andy Roddick (USA), Novak Djokovic (Serbia), Roger Federer (Switzerland), Fernando Gonzalez (Chile), Tommy Robredo (Spain), Nikolay Davydenko (Russia), Gilles Muller (Luxembourg), Igor Andreev (Russia), Rafael Nadal (Spain), Mardy Fish (USA), Sam Querrey (USA), Gael Monfils (France), Kei Nishikori (Japan), Juan Martin Del Porto (Argentina), Andy Murray (Great Britain) and Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland). The men enter the fourth round of play today, September 1, 2008.

Updated Sep 1, 2008

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RalphLauren: Women's US Open Ball Girl Skirt

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Although "tennis whites" are no longer a requirement for either men or women on most courts, I still love tennis skirts and dresses. Putting on the right gear is half the fun for me (as I know it is for Venus and Serena Williams.) So, who is still in the running after the fourth round of women's singles matches? Elena Dementieva (Russia), Jelena Jankovic (Serbia), Sybille Bammer (Austria), Patty Schnyder (Switzerland), Flavia Pennetta (Italy), and Dinara Safina (Russia). Fourth-round play scheduled for today: Venus Williams (USA) versus Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland), and Serena Williams (USA) versus Severine Bremond (France). Both Venus and Serena Williams will play their fourth round matches today, Monday, September 1, 2008.

Updated Sep 1, 2008

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Tenniseum: The Roland Garros Museum

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Providing guided tours of the Roland Garros complex (home of the French Open) as well as a multimedia center and library dedicated to tennis history both past and present, this is an experience dedicated to tennis players and tennis fans the world over. And, so, who will play for the U.S. in Beijing this year ? The women: Lindsay Davenport, Liezel Huber, Serena Williams and Venus Williams. The men: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, James Blake, Robby Ginepri and Sam Querrey. Roger Federer (Switzerland) and Maria Sharapova (Russia) will also be present to give us a run for our gold.

Updated Jul 27, 2008

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Lacoste: Tennis Dress w/Detachable Flower

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Congratulations to Venus Williams on her victory over sister Serena at Center Court, Wimbledon, London, England on July 5, 2008 ! Although Venus has her own line of clothing (created in collaboration with Steve and Barry's), I think she would love this black and white dress from Lacoste. (Congratulations to Lacoste, as well, on the occasion of their 75th year of superb tennis tailoring.) I look forward to seeing what the Williams sisters will do next, both on and off the court.

Updated Jul 6, 2008

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Amazon: Match Point with Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Matthew Goode, Scarlett Johansson and Emily Mortimer

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Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) works his way up the English social ladder with the assistance of his past life as a professional tennis player. Unfortunately, tennis taught him more about the importance of winning than it did about being a good sport. The question then becomes how far will this win-at-all-costs lifestyle take him?

Updated Sep 1, 2008

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Amazon: Wimbledon with Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany

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Professional tennis doesn't leave much time for fun . . . or love. But when a player who is down and nearly out meets a rising star, the two challenge each other both personally and athletically. And, in the end, both winning and losing are a part of the bargain.

Updated Sep 1, 2008

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US Open Online Shop: Women's Under Armour Tech V-Neck

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Whether you wear it to play tennis, go running or chase the kids, this Under Armour shirt will keep you cool and dry and happy. And the 2008 US Open logo is pretty sweet too.

Updated Sep 1, 2008

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Ring-Spun Bath Towels by Lacoste

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Although a monogram is always a great way to stylize a towel, I love the way the little alligator emblem on these towels gives an extra oomph! to every color in which this towel is available. Buy two sets: one for your gym bag and one for home. (By the way, Rene Lacoste won a crocodile bag for besting an opponent more than 75 years ago. And so the crocodile became his victory sign . . . and the unique logo it remains to this day.)

Updated Jul 9, 2008

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tennis racquet carrying case

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Almost time for me to break out my tennis racket again . . . and I actually do need a case. Something sassy will work really well given the way I play. :-D

Updated Feb 20, 2008

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EA7 Tennis Racket by Emporio Armani and Babolat

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As sleek and stylish as this racket is, it is no poser. Based upon the design of the Babolat PureDrive 107, the graphite frame is light, durable and powerful. You may not be a tennis prodigy, but this racket will at least provide you with some superior equipment. (via Sybarites)

Updated Jun 20, 2008

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