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Change of pace: forget tradition. For the sake of the fans, Wimbledon must do the unthinkable and slow down men's tennis on grass

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The grass courts at Wimbledon are integral to the tournament's history, but ever-increasing power in the men's game makes matches played on the surface unattractive for fans. Rules changes that would allow tradition to be preserved but make men's tennis more enjoyable for spectators are entertained.

Author: Collins, Bud
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2001
Column, Materials, Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, 2001 AD, Tennis rules, Tennis courts

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Pro tennis back in Beantown

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Professional tennis returns to Longwood Boston, MA, as the US Pro received an ATP franchise and $82 million sponsorship package. After seven years, the 7,500-seat stadium will again host a pro tennis tour where past pro tennis players, such as Rod Laver, once participated.

Author: Collins, Bud
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1997
History, Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Recreation, Tennis clubs

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'Tis the season: for the sake of both the fans and the players, the drawn-out pro schedule must be cut down to size

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The tennis season has now become too long. Tennis players do not have any time to work on their games without having to think about tournaments.

Author: Collins, Bud
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 2000
Training, Competitions, Tennis players

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