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Comment on New Jersey 12-year-old could land on stadium court with her heartthrob, Kuerten

Kelly — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:29:37 GMT

Great story Liza, very touching and inspiring. Just hope her teacher doesn't read this.

Comment on New Jersey 12-year-old could land on stadium court with her heartthrob, Kuerten

Nancy McShea — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:04:57 GMT

Fun opportunity for Lauren. And guga is such a good guy.

Comment on Roland Garros 2010: Enjoy the action wherever you are

Karen Flax-Jardine — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:38:43 GMT

Global Village Tennis News is covering Roland Garros at home via twitter @GVTennisNews and the site www.GVTNews.com. Our catty friend Kourtin' Karen has her "unique and off the wall" daily Roland Garros "scoreboards." She'll be doing a podcast or two. Enjoy RG everyone!

Comment on Roland Garros 2010: Enjoy the action wherever you are

Millard — Sat, 22 May 2010 21:56:31 GMT

I'll be glued to the Tennis Channel daily, beginning at 5:00 AM, for the duration of the tournament - work will have to suffer.

Comment on Tennis stars becoming regular pitchmen in Sunday circulars

Diane — Sat, 22 May 2010 20:06:28 GMT

Venus Williams, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, and Serena Williams are not men.

Comment on Grand Slam Committee fines Serena Williams, threatens ban of U.S. Open

San Antonio Tennis Lessons — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:21:29 GMT

I agree the fine is correct, her behavior was unacceptable and now she has to live with it.

Comment on Grand Slam Committee fines Serena Williams, threatens ban of U.S. Open

A Tennis Mom in NJ — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:25:20 GMT

I believe both Stan & James have hit the mark ... the fine should not be reduced AND a 6 month suspension should have been imposed for 2010. Serena's outburst was nothing short of gravely offensive and serious. There are COUNTLESS kids, mine included, who take tennis seriously and have made dedicated commitments to the sport. These kids, including the world at large, have their eye on everything the Pros do. Many schools and parents are working overtime to instill proper behavior and respect to all people, at all times. Serena's outburst demonstrated an attitude that leads one to believe she may feel she's above all reproach. Not a lesson the collective world should be instilling in our young people.

Comment on Grand Slam Committee fines Serena Williams, threatens ban of U.S. Open

James Selak — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:36:42 GMT

I completely support the Grand Slam Committee Administrator discussion, however, in addition I think that a 6 month suspension should have been imposed for 2010.

Comment on Updated on 9/14: Serena Williams' statement is no apology

jerrell — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:20:39 GMT

Wonder why no one has anything to say about the timing of the incorrect call. And isn't funny how no other players has been called for the "FOOT FAULT" but the Williams sisters. It's almost like the NBA players fighting and a big mockery is made and somehow they're verbally made out to be animals. Oh, but Hockey players can fight and take a stick, knock each other teeth out and beat each other bloody, all with cheers. Professional standards? When was the last time anyone was fined in Tennis for anything. So, is there a hidden agenda? Serena is not perfect and will never be and unlike most other players she wasn't raised in a strict conservative environment that's somewhat required for Tennis.My comments are not to excuse her reactions to a bad call at a critical time, but I do wonder how much attention is given to court behavior when they are training in these Tennis camps. I've yet to see a video, free or for sale on this subject.

Comment on Grand Slam Committee fines Serena Williams, threatens ban of U.S. Open

Stan Murray — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:28:21 GMT

I dont think the fine should have been reduced. This was a serious out break VERY LIKELY will have long lasting negetive effects on the linesperson.
The fine should be 175,000.