Despite the much-criticized lack of an off-season in tennis, it appears that you just can’t keep the ATP and WTA pros off the court—or out of the news—as the new year approaches. Honors have been earned, coaches changed, and matches already won—even though it isn’t even January 1. So let’s wrap up 2013 with a final Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down post.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Dec. 23-29
By Dec 30, 2013Lifestyle
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Camila Giorgi silently walks away after name appears on ITIA's retired players list
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Rafael Nadal is "trending up" ahead of likely final appearance in Rome
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PHOTOS: Anastasia Potapova, Alexander Shevchenko recreate “Roman Holiday” scene
By May 08, 2024Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Dec. 23-29
The new year hasn't even begun, but there are headlines aplenty.
Published Dec 30, 2013