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Andy Roddick Yes, for winning the Memphis tournament, his first title of 2009. But also for announcing that he would not defend his title in Dubai in protest of the UAE's refusal to grant a visa to Shahar Peer -- without grandstanding; just making a firm and simple statement. For all the spin last week, this was a show of spine.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Another week, another title. Tsonga beats Novak Djokovic (again) and then Michael Llodra in the final to win in Marseille.
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Viktoria Azarenka Future Grand Slam champion beats top seed Caroline Wozniacki to win the Memphis women's event.
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Tommy Robredo Spanish vet cleaning up in South America, taking the Copa Telmex in Buenos Aires, his second title in eight days. He beat Juan Monaco in the final.
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María José Martínez Sánchez Spaniard wins first WTA title beating Gisela Dulko in Bogota.
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Lleyton Hewitt Aussie beats James Blake and then takes a set off of Roddick en route to reaching Memphis semis. Also takes a wild card into Key Biscayne. This on the heels of playing in San Jose. Sure seems like he's serious about relocating to the U.S. Now all he needs to do is gain 20 lbs., develop an indefensible fondness for American Idol and think nothing of wearing sweatpants and crocs on a plane like the guy to my right.
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Harlan Stone Named new Chief Marketing Officer for Professional Tennis for USTA. He will be responsible for all advertising, marketing, promotional programs and campaigns for the US Open, The Olympus US Open Series, the USTA Pro Circuit and all USA Team events including Davis and Fed Cups.
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Doubles Winners Black and Huber in Dubai. Azarenka and Wozniacki in Memphis. Llagostera Vives/Martínez Sánchez in Bogota. Granollers and Martin in Buenos Aires. Clement and Llodra in Marseille. Knowles and Mardy Fish in Memphis.
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Emory men's team Upset top-ranked Washington University, 6-3, to capture the team's third Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III National Men's Team Indoor Championship title.
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Campbell Soup Company to serve as title sponsor for ITA Rankings and ITA Player of the Year Awards.
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Tracy Austin Signs on as a special consultant for USTA junior development.
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Michaela Krajicek A top 20 player not all that long ago, back in action in Memphis, even reaching the doubles final.
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