Farce & lobbing in Las Vegas

Article Abstract:

The Navratilova-Connors match was seen as an entertainment production rather than as a serious competition. Connors won the $500,000 prize, but rumors claimed that the players would pocket at least $500,000 each in appearance fees. Connors says tennis is changing and more such exhibitions will be held.

Public relations, Navratilova, Martina, Connors, Jimmy

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Home of the sure thing

Article Abstract:

The US Open tennis tournament has long been the event where unknowns gain recognition and the 1996 tournament appears no different. Based on rankings, however, Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf are heavy favorites to win their respective competitions.

United States Open (Tennis), 1996 AD

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Have the guts to stick by Gorman

Article Abstract:

US Davis Cup Captain Tom Gorman should be returned as captain in 1994. The US Tennis Association will then acknowledge that it is the entire team that is responsible for winning, not just the captain.

Management, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Davis Cup (Tennis), United States Tennis Association, Gorman, Tom, 1994 AD

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