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Rod Laver

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    MATCHES OF THE YEAR - WOMEN
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    The year-long debate about the 'real' number one on the WTA Tour proved a little tiresome but also helped highlighted lack of quality at the top of the women's game. Full Article at Sporting Life

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    Rafael Nadal in full battle dress was a hell of a sight and tennis fears losing its heartbeat
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    Fading star: Rafael Nadal looks to skies during his defeat to Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters Photo: REUTERS A second successive defeat to Novak Djokovic in Paris, straight sets to boot, chips away at Rafa's aura. Full Article at The Telegraph

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    The Tennis News Authority :: B*tching About the Tennis Season: Quit It!
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    In the year 2009 we, as a society, complain about everything. We live in a world where quality of life is individually measured in how little we actually work to sustain a desired lifestyle. Full Article at Sports Blogs

  4. 1962: Rod Laver beat fellow Australian Roy Emerson in four sets to win the US Open and complete tennis’ Grand Slam. He repeated the feat seven years later.
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    1972: Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in a Lotus to clinch the world drivers’ title. At 25 years and 273 days, he was the youngest-ever world motor racing champion. Full Article at Wales Online

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  1. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Spectators at Rod Laver arena watch the match between Jelena Dokic of Australia and Anna Chakvetadze of Russia during day three of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Spectators at Rod Laver arena watch the match between Jelena Dokic of Australia and Anna Chakvetadze of Russia during day three of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  2. Wimbledon 2009 Champion Roger Federer of Switzerland, 2nd right pose with former Champions Rod Laver, right, Bjorn Borg, left and Pete Sampras, 2nd left after Federer's men's final match against Andy Roddick of U.S. on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 5, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Wimbledon 2009 Champion Roger Federer of Switzerland, 2nd right pose with former Champions Rod Laver, right, Bjorn Borg, left and Pete Sampras, 2nd left after Federer's men's final match against Andy Roddick of U.S. on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 5, 2009.

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  3. WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Roger Federer of Switzerland (2R) celebrates with the trophy alongside Bjorn Borg (L), Pete Sampras (2L) and Rod Laver (R) after the men's singles final match against Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the Al... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

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    WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Roger Federer of Switzerland (2R) celebrates with the trophy alongside Bjorn Borg (L), Pete Sampras (2L) and Rod Laver (R) after the men's singles final match against Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the Al...

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  5. WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Roger Federer of Switzerland (2R) celebrates with the trophy alongside Bjorn Borg (L), Pete Sampras (2L) and Rod Laver (R) after the men's singles final match against Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the Al... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Roger Federer of Switzerland (2R) celebrates with the trophy alongside Bjorn Borg (L), Pete Sampras (2L) and Rod Laver (R) after the men's singles final match against Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the Al...

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  6. Switzerland's Roger Federer (2nd R) poses with the Wimbledon Trophy with former tennis champions Bjorn Borg, (L) Pete Sampras (2nd L) and Rod Laver (R) after Fereder beat Andy Roddick of the US 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14, in the Men's Singles Final of the 2009 Wimbledon Tennis Championsh... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Switzerland's Roger Federer (2nd R) poses with the Wimbledon Trophy with former tennis champions Bjorn Borg, (L) Pete Sampras (2nd L) and Rod Laver (R) after Fereder beat Andy Roddick of the US 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14, in the Men's Singles Final of the 2009 Wimbledon Tennis Championsh...

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  7. Switzerland's Roger Federer (2nd R) poses with the Wimbledon Trophy with former tennis champions Bjorn Borg, (L) Pete Sampras (2nd L) and Rod Laver (R) after Fereder beat Andy Roddick of the US 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14, in the Men's Singles Final of the 2009 Wimbledon Tennis Championsh... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Switzerland's Roger Federer (2nd R) poses with the Wimbledon Trophy with former tennis champions Bjorn Borg, (L) Pete Sampras (2nd L) and Rod Laver (R) after Fereder beat Andy Roddick of the US 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14, in the Men's Singles Final of the 2009 Wimbledon Tennis Championsh...

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  8. Former champions, from left, Pete Sampras, Manual Santana, Rod Laver, and Bjorn Borg, plus finalist Ilie Nastase, second row, right, watch the men's singles final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 5, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former champions, from left, Pete Sampras, Manual Santana, Rod Laver, and Bjorn Borg, plus finalist Ilie Nastase, second row, right, watch the men's singles final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 5, 2009.

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  9. Former champions, from left, Pete Sampras, Manual Santana, Rod Laver, and Bjorn Borg, watch the men's singles final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 5, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Former champions, from left, Pete Sampras, Manual Santana, Rod Laver, and Bjorn Borg, watch the men's singles final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Sunday, July 5, 2009.

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  10. WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: (L-R) Pete Sampras, Manuel Santana, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg watch the action during the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England La... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: (L-R) Pete Sampras, Manuel Santana, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg watch the action during the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England La...

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  11. WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: (L-R) Pete Sampras, Manuel Santana, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg watch the action during the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England La... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: (L-R) Pete Sampras, Manuel Santana, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg watch the action during the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England La...

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  12. WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Ilie Nastase, Bjorn Borg, wife Patricia, Rod Laver, Manuel Santana Pete Sampras and wife Bridgette Wilson watch the action during the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon La... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Ilie Nastase, Bjorn Borg, wife Patricia, Rod Laver, Manuel Santana Pete Sampras and wife Bridgette Wilson watch the action during the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Roddick of USA on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon La...

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  13. Legendary Australian player Rod Laver (L) speaks with Rafael Nadal of Spain, as Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on, moments before the trophy presentation for the men's tennis final on day 14 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on early February 2, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    Legendary Australian player Rod Laver (L) speaks with Rafael Nadal of Spain, as Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on, moments before the trophy presentation for the men's tennis final on day 14 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on early February 2, 2009.

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  14. Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, shakes hands with Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, during the awarding ceremony after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, shakes hands with Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, during the awarding ceremony after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

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  15. Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, is celebrated by Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, during the awarding ceremony after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, is celebrated by Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, during the awarding ceremony after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

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  16. Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, stands next to Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, during the awarding ceremony after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Spain's Rafael Nadal, right, stands next to Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, during the awarding ceremony after beating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

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  17. Winner Spain's Rafael Nadal, center, talks to Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, next to runner-up Switzerland's Roger Federer during the awarding ceremony of the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2... AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Winner Spain's Rafael Nadal, center, talks to Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, next to runner-up Switzerland's Roger Federer during the awarding ceremony of the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2...

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  18. Spain's Rafael Nadal, center, speaks to Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, next to runner-up Switzerland's Roger Federer during the awarding ceremony in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

    Spain's Rafael Nadal, center, speaks to Australia's tennis legend Rod Laver, left, next to runner-up Switzerland's Roger Federer during the awarding ceremony in the Men's singles final match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

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  19. Switzerland's Roger Federer cries after losing his men's singles final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    Switzerland's Roger Federer cries after losing his men's singles final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009.

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  20. Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to Spain's Rafael Nadal during their men's singles final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne February 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to Spain's Rafael Nadal during their men's singles final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne February 1, 2009.

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  21. General view of the Rod Laver Arena during the men's singles final match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    General view of the Rod Laver Arena during the men's singles final match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009.

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  22. General view of the Rod Laver Arena during the men's singles final match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    General view of the Rod Laver Arena during the men's singles final match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009.

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  23. General view of the Rod Laver Arena during the men's singles final match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

    General view of the Rod Laver Arena during the men's singles final match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne February 1, 2009.

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  24. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Australian tennis legend Rod Laver consoles Roger Federer of Switzerland after the men's final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Australian tennis legend Rod Laver consoles Roger Federer of Switzerland after the men's final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  25. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Former Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland are seen during the trophy presentation after the men's final match during day fourteen of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February... Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Former Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland are seen during the trophy presentation after the men's final match during day fourteen of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February...

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