by Dave James Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Maria Sharapova insists she is not finished as a Grand Slam force despite her worst ever performance at Wimbledon, a tournament which should be her perfect showcase. The 31-year-old gave up a set and a 5-2 lead to lose in the first round on Tuesday to fellow Russian Vitalia Diatchenko, an injury-plagued qualifier ranked a lowly 132 in the world. Diatchenko, who needed treatment […]
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TENNIS: Who is Gael Monfils?
By: Rowell Salvado, EBC Sports International, Washington DC Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) – Known for his antics and his dance moves on the court, the current number 16 in the world, Gael Monfils never disappoints. Even to those just introduced to the sport of tennis would notice that this Frenchman’s game is not the typical textbook style one would expect. Using his athleticism, Monfils is able return the ball from places normally expected to […]
TENNIS:Monica Puig, From Unseeded to Olympic Gold
By: Lynn Pence, EBC Sports International, Washington DC Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. (Eagle News) – The Puerto Rican dynamite is not a fresh face in the world of tennis. Monica Puig was born on September 27, 1993 in Puerto Rico and entered the tennis scene in 2007 for her very first match at the Prince Cup. She currently ranks number 69 in the world and has won one singles title during the Women’s Tennis Association […]





