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Austin’s Erwin Center to host Davis Cup

Daily Texan  Thu, 07/07/2011 - 1:30am

The hum of the air conditioner buzzed over the sound of tennis balls thwacking against the floor of the Frank Erwin Center.

Wednesday afternoon, top tennis players from Spain and the U.S. practiced in the nearly empty arena, which will host 16,200 people each day this weekend for the Davis Cup.


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Why Are Only Three Americans Great At Tennis?

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 06/22/2010 - 10:27pm

At 27, Andy Roddick is the youngest American -- male or female -- with a chance of winning Wimbledon. And there's no help in sight, despite a surge in the game's popularity.

More than 30 million Americans now play the sport. Why can't any of them be any good?

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Lance Armstrong Says Outside Magazine Cover Is "Lame Bullshit"

Austinist  Thu, 06/17/2010 - 9:30am


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Federer Makes Grand Slam History At Wimbledon

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 07/06/2009 - 4:00am

Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick Sunday to win the men's title at Wimbledon. The match lasted four hours and 16 minutes.

Federer now has won a record 15 major championships. Chris Clarey, of The New York Times, talks with Renee Montagne about Federer's win.

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