Two-slam wonder
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Patrick Rafter, an Australian professional tennis player, has successfully defended his title and is viewed by Americans as the archetypal Australian. Among his qualities are generosity and fairness. Australia has produced two of the most exciting recent players in the sport of tennis, including Rafter and Mark Philippoussis. Many people in the world of sports treat him as a friend.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Heated serves
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There is much turmoil in the world of tennis, from steroid scandals and team discord to lawsuits over tournaments and disputes over regulations concerning shirt collars. At the Jan, 1999 Australian Open in Melbourne, defending champ Petr Korda was disqualified for using a performance-enhancing drug. There is open hostility between Pat Cash and John Newcombe going back to 1983.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Return of the prodigal Scud
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The role of Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis in his country's victory over France in the 1999 Davis Cup is considered. He is clearly committed to the Davis Cup, and also showed encouraging personal qualities.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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