It’s that tricky time of year when the occasional heat wave leads you to believe that spring is here, only to have a foot of snow dumped on your doorstep—unless, of course, you live in either Southern California or Florida. In those regions, March is the perfect month to take in some live tennis. The American Double is here, and Indian Wells and Miami will play host to tennis’ biggest stars. This Month... The Wells Will be Overflowing Indian Wells Tennis Garden, an oasis in the desert, will be bustling with activity starting next week as the 2006 Pacific Life Open kicks off. The defending men’s champion Roger Federer will be in attendance, although the women’s champion Kim Clijsters re-injured her ankle in Antwerp and has been forced to withdraw. Visit TENNIS.com for live daily coverage and the complete TV schedule. Keys to Success The second leg of the American Double lands both the ATP and WTA tours in Key Biscayne, Florida for the NASDAQ-100 Open. For the women, this is the first year that attendance at the NASDAQ is mandatory. Visit TENNIS.com for live coverage, and the goings on is south Florida. March Madness Of course the major events this month are the two tournaments, but the big question is, What will transpire during all the madness? It seems impossible to keep an eye on all the numerous storylines, but we’ll give it a shot now, and TENNIS.com and SMASHTENNIS.com are guides to all the action. Amelie Mauresmo has been on fire during the first two months of ’06. Will she continue her torrid play and eclipse Clijsters as the No. 1 woman in the world? Andre Agassi finally got on the court in Dubai, but won only one match. What does his future hold, and will he be able to compete in both tournaments at the level that we have been accustomed too? Rafael Nadal missed the first major of the year, but now he is back on the court and looking to get back in form. How will the young Spaniard fare? The Williams Sister? Usually that’s ’nuff said, but a Serena and Colin Farrell sighting adds a little flavor to this constantly stirred pot. Martina Hingis has hardly been pacing herself in her comeback, and now she will face a flight from Doha to the States and back-to-back two-week events. If she advances deep into the tournaments that alone will be a story, but will fatigue be a factor? Unfinished Business Before the big tourneys get under way in March there are a few tournaments that carry over from February. In Dubai, Federer and Nadal will meet for the title in their first showdown of year. The Tennis Channel Open lost some of its star power when Andy Roddick pulled out at the last minute, but there are still some great players in Vegas to challenge for the title. Amelie Mauresmo is looking to capture another title in Doha, but Nadia Petrova stands in her way. Seriously? One of the things that is always a shock to the system is when someone mentions a date that makes you say, ‘I remember that!’ and consequently you feel dated and old. March 11 is one of those dates. It marks the 15-year anniversary of Monica Seles’ first reaching No. 1 in the world (yes, it’s been that long). If that wasn’t enough, remember when little Jenny Capriati first turned pro and the teen was sponsored by Oil of Olay? Why they chose a teen to market their product, who knows. Maybe it would be so we would talk about it a decade and a half later. Hopefully Capriati held onto some of the goods because the little tennis darling turns 30 on March 29. On Newsstands - March TENNIS Magazine's April issue featuring: - Spring Gear Guide   32 Racquets, Shoes, and Strings to Fire Up Your Game - The Pillar Workout - Diary of a USTA League Warrior Click Here to Subscribe Now Available in Digital Subscribe Digitally for only $12! Buy a single Digital copy for only $2.99! INSTANT DELIVERY! Click here for more information. Last Month... Sweet and Sour The U.S. Davis Cup team had a successful tie against Romania and moved onto the quarterfinals. It was a sweet weekend for the team and James Blake, who stepped up and won a critical match. Andy Roddick got sick and vomited in the first match and lost to 32-year-old Andrei Pavel in five sets, putting the pressure squarely on Blake. Seeing Red Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai wants control of her career from the Chinese sports bureaucracy. Training, for many Chinese hopefuls, comes at no cost to the athlete, but they are often regarded as servants when they turn pro. The 20-year-old Peng wants control over her training, tournament schedule, and prize money. American Men With the exception of the Davis Cup success, March couldn’t have come fast enough for the American men. Roddick, Blake, Taylor Dent, and especially Robby Ginepri all had horrid months (let’s not forget their Januarys were nothing to write home about). If this trend continues it is going to be a long 2006 for the red, white, and blue. Doubles Delight In the same week, 47-year-old John McEnroe won the SAP Open doubles title with Jonas Bjorkman after a 12-year hiatus, and the Bryan brothers hit New York City to launch the new ATP marketing campaign, “Doubles Revolution,” in hopes of remaking doubles into a more viable product. A Wee Treat Scotsman Andy Murray captured his first career title at the SAP Open in San Jose. Along the way the teen played a tactically brilliant match in beating Andy Roddick, and then toppled Lleyton Hewitt in the finals. Don’t Miss… TENNIS.com Live at the Pacific Life Open TENNIS.com will have live daily coverage from Indian Wells with Peter Dopkin Live on the Grounds, Photo Galleries, Peter Bodo’s TennisWorld, and more. TENNIS.com Live at the NASDAQ-100 Open If two weeks in Indian Wells wasn’t enough, TENNIS.com will have live coverage from Miami. Peter Bodo, like the players, will be pulling double duty in March, so don’t miss the on and off-court news from Florida. 2005 Year In Pictures Don't be left out! There's just a handful of TENNIS Magazine Collectors' Edition Year In Pictures left. Aces, Places, & Faces is the perfect Stroll down memory lane, as it captures some of the best moments of 2005. Click here for more information. SMASHtennis.com SMASH is out and Maria Sharapova has found her way onto the cover—don’t miss her behind-the-scenes photos of her travels on Maria’s Page. If you’re looking to chat on the message boards, listen to what’s rockin’ Svetlana Kuznetsova’s iPod, or see what’s happening in the world of college and junior tennis, log on. If that’s not enough to tempt you, you can find the latest off-court news, as well as the musings of ATP veteran Vince Spadea on his blog. Condominiums at the Evert Tennis Academy Courtside Villas at Mission Bay, adjacent to the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida is being converted to Condominium residences. For the last several years, Courtside Villas has been the rental community of choice for Tennis families attending or visiting the Evert Academy. You can now own your own residence at the academy with prices starting as low as $269,000. The company marketing the property, Boca Executive Realty will be offering property management and leasing services, providing a hassle-free solution for owners who whish to rent their units when they are not occupying them. ------------------------ ADVERTISEMENT ------------------------- For the latest in everything tennis visit www.TENNIS.com www.SMASHtennis.com Peter Dopkin Online Editor Tino Persico Online Producer ------------------------ ADVERTISEMENT -------------------------