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Australian Open | Jan. 19 - Feb. 1, 2009 | Melbourne, Australia

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My best and worst of the almost decade

Peter Bodo

...Decade, she made the quarters of the 2001 Australian Open. She wouldn't lose before that final-eight...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009

The year's most memorable quotes

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

As usual, tennis players didn't just let their rackets do the talking this season. Here's a look back at some of the funniest quips, fighting words and foot-in-mouth moments of 2009.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Yes, we're handing out more 2009 tennis awards

Peter Bodo

...know, the window of opportunity in tennis can open -- and slam shut -- very quickly. Rafael Nadal dealt Federer an enormous blow at the Australian Open. During the U.S. hard-court season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Notable 2009 off-the-court events

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

With the holiday season upon us, some of tennis's stars -- for better or worse -- have further reason to kick back and guzzle the eggnog.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Gasquet avoids doping ban

Associated Press

French tennis player Richard Gasquet has won another court ruling to avoid a ban after testing positive for cocaine.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Saying goodbye to the aughts

David Schoenfield, Page 2

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Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Clijsters has priorities in order

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

...en route to claiming a second U.S. Open and is one of the favorites at the Australian Open, which, would you believe, starts in a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

2009: The year of the trophy ceremony

Stephen Tignor, TENNIS.com

This is the era of good feelings and open hearts in tennis. The pros battle for five...going that match one better. This year's Australian Open will forever be known for two images...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Wickmayer, Malisse cleared to play

Associated Press

The International Tennis Federation has lifted the one-year bans imposed on Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse for violating anti-doping rules.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

ITF says Wickmayer remains suspended

Associated Press

Yanina Wickmayer is still not eligible to compete despite a court injunction in Belgium that suspended her one-year ban for violating anti-doping rules.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Doling out our 2009 ATP awards

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

With supreme competition and daunting up-and-comers, only one name returned to the summit of men's tennis. Care to guess who?

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Ruling in favor of Wickmayer, Malisse

Associated Press

A Belgian court has suspended the one-year doping bans given to tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Allenby wins 2nd tourney in 2 weeks

Associated Press

Robert Allenby won his fourth Australian PGA title for his second victory in two weeks, closing with a 5-under 66 on Sunday to beat fellow Australians John Senden and Scott Strange by four strokes.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009

Allenby shoots 5-under 66

Associated Press

Robert Allenby made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 5-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Australian PGA.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

End of Roger-Rafa as we know it?

Peter Bodo

...had just upped the ante by winning the Australian Open, which meant another routinely brilliant performance at Roland...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009